Okay, as a San Diego native, I am completely biase...

Okay, as a San Diego native, I am completely biased about my zoo. The World Famous San Diego Zoo is indeed that! It is located in the heart of San Diego in a prime area and location. Over the years I with the rest of San Diego have watched it change and grow so many times in my lifetime and I love that. They continue to do what is necessary for the animals by expanding areas and updating habitats and locations for the well-being and health of the animals. The organization respects each and every species from the smallest plant to the largest animals and all of their natural habitats like no other zoo. The SDZ is a large zoo so wear comfortable shoes or you will regret some of your life choices. The zoo is super hot in the summer so hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are a good idea, thankfully, there are lots of shady areas to get relief. On any windy or cooler temp days it gets quite chilly on the grounds so don't forget your favourite hoodie.
I love the food and drink options: hot dogs on pretzel buns, big ol' reusable refillable beer cup, churro hot fudge sundae. My only complaint with the sundae is the churros never seem to be fresh and I always want them to be warm and soft. Note to SDZ: offer the churros on the side warm and fresh!
If you've never been, you need to go and if you've not been in ages, well, you need to check out all of the changes and growth the zoo has undergone. Go...do it!