Lots to see and do at the San Diego Zoo!

Lots to see and do at the San Diego Zoo!

This was my second visit to the zoo and I still wasn t able to see everything! (though I am a bit slower now with kids). The diversity of plants and animals is amazing to see and this zoo always takes my breath away. I really commend the focus on endangered wildlife and what we can all do to help, our tour guide, the signage and even the recycled waste bins help raise awareness!

Advice:

- get there early to see the daily macaw release and avoid long lines
- Speaking of lines, the longest waits are for the tour bus, skyride and panda exhibit (the last two have areas of no shade so be sun prepared!)
- There are multiple washrooms but some are limited to only one toilet (tough for taking young kids that cannot go on their own yet)
- Bring your own food to save money
- If you like a shorter wait and more shade, choose the bottom level of the tour bus
- Remember that what you spend at the zoo is helping in the fight for wildlife conservation, so don t feel too bad about cost
- Kid s Zoo is under construction (the plans look amazing though!)
- If you time them right, the skyride and kangaroo buses can help you avoid too much walking and allow you rest while still on the move