The San Diego Zoo- a Saturday.

The San Diego Zoo- a Saturday.
We arrived to a very busy Balboa Park. The Zoo's parking lot was busy, but, still plenty of parking. On weekends, be prepared to walk a distance. Even on the street. Which is fine.
If you're a local, buy a pass. Visit as often as you can.
If you haven't been to the zoo in awhile, it has changed and it is fabulous! All of the new areas, the bridge, the desert type trail, all of it. Fantastic.
The only area that needs revamping is the Children's Zoo. It's still great, but, I know it's on the plans to be redone.
The staff is nice, helpful. There are a lot of volunteers all over the park, to help you with directions or information.
Outside, on weekends, you can ride the carousel and/or train. It's a walk over to Balboa Park where you can explore.
You can eat at the zoo or Balboa Park.
For now, all parking is free.