
It was one of my best xperience !! Dont miss it !!...
It was one of my best xperience !! Dont miss it !!!
The best zoo in the world. Can t beat the variety ...
The best zoo in the world. Can t beat the variety of animals they have and the quality of the exhibits. The zoo is huge and if you are a zoo fan, it s like being a kid in the candy store. It was my second time here and spent 4 hours. You could spend much more time if you wanted. My favorite part was noticing that animals seemed much healthier and happier in their exhibits here than any other zoo I ve been to. A must stop in San Diego
Huge zoo!! Bring a lot of water and good walking s...
Huge zoo!! Bring a lot of water and good walking shoes.
Great zoo with many animals. So why am I only givi...
Great zoo with many animals. So why am I only giving it 3 stars? Nobody would discuss the reasons why they lived at the zoo. I asked multiple employees and it was like a scripted answer.
I wanted to inquire as to whether or the animals were rescued. They always answered, "we're preserving endangered species and completing research".
The tiger was placed in a small enclosure and seemed to pace. Clearly he wanted to get out and run.
I had a blast with my daughter and grandaughther. ...
I had a blast with my daughter and grandaughther. Very clean, everyone was so nice, even the other guest. It was just so huge, you need more t han one day to see it all.
Amazing! We have the year pass and we do not get t...
Amazing! We have the year pass and we do not get tired of going! Great for all ages!
I loved the San Diego zoo! I got to see animals I'...
I loved the San Diego zoo! I got to see animals I've never seen before and surprisingly most of them were pretty active throughout the day. It's definitely worth going for the whole day, I thought I could do it in 2-3hrs but ended up spending 6hrs there exploring! I recommend asking one of the zoo volunteers at the entrance the best way to see the park because: it's pretty big, has quite a few steep walking areas, you have to be strategic w/ the transportation pickup/drop-off locations, and one side is more shaded than the other.
Food, drinks, and souvenirs are overpriced just like any other zoo/amusement park/similar attraction. And though the entrance fee is pricey, it includes almost all of the zoo transportation within (the on & off 'kangaroo' bus, the bus w/ a guide/tour, and the skyfari) which was more than worth it to me! If you shop around you can easily find discounts, I did the "build your own pass" with the Go San Diego Card.
One of the best Zoos I have ever been, great place...
One of the best Zoos I have ever been, great place to take a family.
Wish more of the animals were out to be seen. Alwa...
Wish more of the animals were out to be seen. Always have loved the SD zoo.
You need at least 3 days to fully explore this par...
You need at least 3 days to fully explore this park. It's very hilly but worth the effort and price.
Arrived Sunday morning around 10 AM and immediatel...
Arrived Sunday morning around 10 AM and immediately went on the double decker bus tour. Got right on with less than a five minute wait. Took some pictures and then revisited the parts I was interested in. It is also worth going on the lift at back of the park. There is much less of a line going from the back to the front of the park.
Best zoo experience.
Best zoo experience.
Do the bus ride first, there are a lot I'd hilly terrain.
The Christmas Nights At The Zoo are magical. Great...
The Christmas Nights At The Zoo are magical. Great for all ages. Love the live bands.
Truly a great zoo. Really big so plan a long day t...
Truly a great zoo. Really big so plan a long day to see it all. Lots of hills so bring water. Don t waste money on the fancy restaurants- just eat something fast foody and keep going.
Awesome experience at zoo today. Despite C19 chang...
Awesome experience at zoo today. Despite C19 changes it was easy to navigate and enjoy.
Great experience and fun atmosphere. Very busy but...
Great experience and fun atmosphere. Very busy but doesn't feel crowded. Would definitely come back!
Nice zoo, where you can find some of the animals, ...
Nice zoo, where you can find some of the animals, that you haven't seen before. Koalas and pandas just an example. Penguin swimming with sharks is also something cool to see
Great place to bring the family fun. But bring com...
Great place to bring the family fun. But bring comfortable shoes
Love the zoo and the changes they've recently made...
Love the zoo and the changes they've recently made. I will continue to be an annual pass holder.
Full disclosure, I am an annual pass holder, so I ...
Full disclosure, I am an annual pass holder, so I am generally happy with my zoo visit, today however, my experience at the annual pass desk was less than stellar today but we worked through it. We took the bus tour and am glad I it is included in my ticket, er went to approximately 5 enclosures and saw no animals. Even with these less than stellar experiences, the San Diego Zoo is something to experience and enjoy, multiple times. As a visitor to San Diego, stop by the many visitor centers and enjoy a coupon for $5 the zoo or safari park, each coupon good for up to 6 people.
This zoo is enormous. My family and I spent 8 hour...
This zoo is enormous. My family and I spent 8 hours here and saw about 85% of the exhibits. It's clean the staff is great. The tour bus was the highlight.
Beautiful place to visit and relaxing. It was pack...
Beautiful place to visit and relaxing. It was packed yesterday highly recommend wearing sneakers when you visit alot of walking. Very beautiful and serene environment for the animals and people.
I absolutely loved this zoo. Sadly I came to the z...
I absolutely loved this zoo. Sadly I came to the zoo with only 3 hours till closing. 3 hours is not enough for one day. This zoo is huge with so many animals. The animals seem happy too, I saw a giraffe that when they recognized the zoo keeper it got so happy and galloped towards them. The zoo was clean, and the staff was nice. Bring comfy shoes, there is a lot of walking and hills, but they do have shuttles. I recommend taking the tour first thing so you can plan your day. The merchandise is nice too, I can't stop wearing my "save the cubby unicorn" sweater, it has a rhino on it. Highly recommend this zoo, and if you do not wish to spend too much money bring your own food. It's pricy inside, but lots of options.
Great zoo!! Just a little info/advice there is a l...
Great zoo!! Just a little info/advice there is a lot of uphill and down hill walking! The animals are happy and active when I went in the morning!
What an amazing experience! Each section of the zo...
What an amazing experience! Each section of the zoo was very well kept and captured the essence of the intended ecosystem. I walked the entire zoo during my visit and it felt like I was traveling the world. The zookeeper talks were very informative, the information and trivia signs throughout the zoo were interesting, and even the food was better than expected! Definitely worth a visit.
Love the zoo always! You definitely need to spend ...
Love the zoo always! You definitely need to spend a whole day here to really enjoy it.
Awesome place to be, great things to see and fun f...
Awesome place to be, great things to see and fun for the whole family. If you can afford it, membership is much better.
Highly recommend! You need the entire day to do th...
Highly recommend! You need the entire day to do this place justice. It is easy to miss enclosures so be sure to follow along on the map
It was not what I expected it to be! It seemed the...
It was not what I expected it to be! It seemed they only had two, if not just one of each animal. The animals did not seem happy. The Tampa, Fl zoo and or Busch Gardens beats this zoo by far. Security was not enforced. I did not see not one security official neither was there any type of bag checks. For such a huge and well known park one would think they'd have security and way more entertainment for the public. Been there done it... not going again.
I enjoy walking around here. Sad that the pandas a...
I enjoy walking around here. Sad that the pandas are gone though.
Amazing! The sky carriages are awesome and a great...
Amazing! The sky carriages are awesome and a great way to get to the top of the park. The free bus tour is fun also, I recommend sitting on the bottom level on the passenger side for the best views. Food in the park is expensive, I would BYO if possible.
I don't like as I feel the animals
I don't like as I feel the animals
don't like being held in captivity. I can see that much! Just not cool...
Most of the animals I couldn t see it , and the se...
Most of the animals I couldn t see it , and the second half of them were sleeping..
The paths isn t clear, but if you want to walk for 10 mails this place good choice to go.
There s some restaurants, toys, and restrooms.
It is very expensive.
I would go to this zoo everyday if I could! As a v...
I would go to this zoo everyday if I could! As a visitor from Idaho, I didn't know what to expect, but this exceeded all my expectations! Great staff who cares about the animals and conservation efforts. My family and I are planning another trip to get back as soon as possible.
Beautiful zoo with endless amounts to see! I love ...
Beautiful zoo with endless amounts to see! I love the natural beauty and the animals seem so loved and well cared for!
The zoo is amazing! It is so big and it took me a ...
The zoo is amazing! It is so big and it took me a full day to go around the zoo. The animals are cute. I really enjoy the time here. You can take the tour bus when you are lazy
When in California, this is a must visit place. We...
When in California, this is a must visit place. We took our 2 grandchildren here. They had a great time.
Great place for the family! Be prepared to walk an...
Great place for the family! Be prepared to walk and take pictures
I love the zoo. I haven't been in almost 30 years!...
I love the zoo. I haven't been in almost 30 years! I spent the whole day there! It was awesome!
Love it. It's a place the whole family enjoys. We ...
Love it. It's a place the whole family enjoys. We ended up getting annual passes.
Best zoo I have seen in my lifetime. It's massive ...
Best zoo I have seen in my lifetime. It's massive and it has a number of different animals. Follow the maps and signs well as the zoo can be complex to navigate. The highlight for us was the panda section. And we weren't disappointed. Also saw grizzly bears and gorillas for the first time. Keep enough time to explore everything. With a small break for food at least 6 hours are needed to cover everything.
Note:
The zoo and the safari park are separate from each other. And they are around 25 miles away. So ensure what tickets you have and drive to the right one. (We messed up and hence the warning)
Great zoo. Variety of animals some of which I hav...
Great zoo. Variety of animals some of which I have never seen before. The zoo is very clean and well taken care of. The exhibits are beautifully set. Animals can be easily seen. Ample parking. One can spend over a full day at this facility. There is a good mix of all sorts of animals. I really enjoyed watching a hippopotamus family under water. It was also my first time seeing a polar bear up close. The chimpanzees are also a must see. I was hoping to see a pack of wild dogs but I didn't get the chance.
I go every other week and have been gir the past f...
I go every other week and have been gir the past few years. Theres always something cool and different to see.
Nice zoo! Unique variety of animals and ecosystems...
Nice zoo! Unique variety of animals and ecosystems. The sky tram was a lot of fun and gives you a great perspective of the park and city! Would like to see less single-use plastic, however, especially the straws. Refuse to use by bringing your own alternatives. Do it for the animals!
It's a ZOO! You'll see anamals and stuff. Not too ...
It's a ZOO! You'll see anamals and stuff. Not too biased, but I love this zoo and you will too.
Best zoo I have ever visited and volunteered. Huge...
Best zoo I have ever visited and volunteered. Huge. Plenty to see and learn. A lot of great programs for everything - all ages almost. Though some can be rather pricey. Love this place... a lot!
Lots of fun for kids. Little one had fun times fee...
Lots of fun for kids. Little one had fun times feeding Girrafes and seeing so many exotic animals.
Definitely worth the price of admission. Huge sele...
Definitely worth the price of admission. Huge selection of animals in very well crafted exhibits. The multiple aviaries are a particular highlight
Took my kids for spring break they had a blast but...
Took my kids for spring break they had a blast but I suggest going extra early as we spent a good hr driving around looking for parking. But if u have the time definitely check out the safari park I personally prefer that one over the zoo.
We had an awesome time visiting the zoo. It was cl...
We had an awesome time visiting the zoo. It was clean, the animals were diverse and fun to watch and the employees were friendly. We didn't have to wait long at any of the exhibits.
It was fun but some of the animals were missing. N...
It was fun but some of the animals were missing. No koalas or lions. Even most of the exotic birds whereissing like the toucan. Other than that bring your kids here or have a lovely date.
Love it, but prefer the San Diego Zoo Safari Park,...
Love it, but prefer the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, however you will see different animals here but not that many you still see a lot of the same ones
If you go in the summertime prepare for the heat b...
If you go in the summertime prepare for the heat bring plenty of water. Also wear comfortable clothes and shoes or will be doing a lot of walking. Plenty of fun for the whole family I came with a family of six. More than enough for a whole days activity.
I mean, come on. This zoo is the best in the world...
I mean, come on. This zoo is the best in the world. It's we'll run, interesting, has a ton of animals. How can you not go?
My only point of comparison is the Bronx Zoo, but ...
My only point of comparison is the Bronx Zoo, but this was better than that. A really great day.
What an amazing place to visit. This was a bucket ...
What an amazing place to visit. This was a bucket list goal.
Plenty of shade. Animals look healthy and happy....
Plenty of shade. Animals look healthy and happy. Very family friendly. It is and all day event.
I've been to a LOT of zoos but I think this was th...
I've been to a LOT of zoos but I think this was the best! Most everything but the behind the scenes tours are included in the admission price. (Last time I was at the Bronx Zoo, it seemed that they charged you for certain areas.
Best to plan a whole day here and take your time.
Very big. Nice exhibits. We can see the animals cl...
Very big. Nice exhibits. We can see the animals closer than our zoo at home. Helpful staff.
Happy that the zoo is open and taking great precau...
Happy that the zoo is open and taking great precautions! Unfortunately, so few animals were out that it often didn t seem worth it. The service and amenities were well done, though.
So cool! They are a conservation center and the wo...
So cool! They are a conservation center and the workers and volunteers are so informative. I recommend getting the 1 day pass, it includes a 40 minute bus tour and you get rides on the skyline. Such a awesome place, we got there around 10 and left around 5,we saw most of the park, also the gorilla legitimately poses, it was great!
Totally understand why you always hear about this ...
Totally understand why you always hear about this zoo....Amazing animal experience in beautiful setting
This is a great zoo! Very clean, well organized, w...
This is a great zoo! Very clean, well organized, with a great variety of animals. The staff were helpful and well-educated. Our young family of 5 had a great time here.
Best zoo I have ever been to. You need at least a...
Best zoo I have ever been to. You need at least a whole day to see it all. They have free parking but it can fill up fast on a busy day.
Fantastic day out. We spent 5 hours here. We saw &...
Fantastic day out. We spent 5 hours here. We saw & went on all the rides etc. The enclosures seem a bit small.
You can get close to the animals to take great photos. The talks by the keepers aerial fun too, enough information without being tedious.
Excellent, very diverse range of wildlife. Plan fo...
Excellent, very diverse range of wildlife. Plan for a 4-5 hour day to see the whole zoo. We went when they opened at 9am, so it was quieter and some of the animals were still sleeping. The gorillas and lion slept right up on the glass so we got a good look at them. However, there were also cases where the animals were sleeping off in a corner and we didn't get to see them that well until later in the day. Would recommend starting where the African animals are (there is no shade) and looping back toward the Lost Forest (lots of shade).
*Monday & Tuesday ticket prices are cheapest, Wed-Sun it goes up!
Today was my 5th time going to this zoo. It s alwa...
Today was my 5th time going to this zoo. It s always a wonderful experience. They never disappoint.
Bring your own food and drinks because it s really expensive to eat here. They will refill your water bottles for no charge.
We visited the zoo while in town seeing family. S...
We visited the zoo while in town seeing family. Spent half the day and didn't make it to everything but definitely plan on going back the next time we are in town!
Best zoo period. Plan to spend about 7 hours on yo...
Best zoo period. Plan to spend about 7 hours on your feet before you come and bring lots of water.
Animals seem happy and well displayed. Lots of var...
Animals seem happy and well displayed. Lots of variety, most tickets include the sky tram, and also tour busses. Zoo is on a hill, so going from one end to the other involves some climbs.
Very nice visit. I loved the reptile house the mo...
Very nice visit. I loved the reptile house the most
Awesome zoo! It is absolutely massive, but absolut...
Awesome zoo! It is absolutely massive, but absolutely able to see everything in one day. We saw just about everything in about 4 hours. Ticket includes sky tram which is pretty cool, I would recommend taking it. We decided to walk everything and it was a TON of walking, but certainly well worth it. There are multiple levels and tiers, very easy to get lost! The only thing that's tough to see is the pandas as they are in a separate area, and the line to get in was too long to warrant seeing. I would definitely love to come back again.
The best zoo I've ever been to. The animals look h...
The best zoo I've ever been to. The animals look happy genuinely and there's the Safari park as well I just love it . Not to mention it's in beautiful Balboa Park
Would be five stars if I had kids as could spend t...
Would be five stars if I had kids as could spend the whole day there but only spend two hours there and saw everything with partner so at 112 bucks between us not sure it's worth it but it is a one off
Great. Beautiful animals. Active and learned a lot...
Great. Beautiful animals. Active and learned a lot.
THEY DON'T HAVE THE MOST IMPORTANT ANIMAL!! THE MO...
THEY DON'T HAVE THE MOST IMPORTANT ANIMAL!! THE MOST FREEEEE ANIMAL! THEY DON'T HAVE PIGEONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! We've looked everywhere, AND STILL NO PIGEONS! AND HARDLY ANY SQUIRRELS! YET SEAWORLD HAS THE PIGEONS!!! I thought this was a zoo for all animals, but yet, THEY DISCRIMINATE THE PIGEONS! If you're gonna put birds, PUT ALLLLL BIRDS!!
I can't count how many times I have been to the Sa...
I can't count how many times I have been to the San Diego Zoo, and yet I never get bored of it. There are so many animals and exhibits to see. So many things to learn. We get quite a good walk in by the end of the day and it's just always an uplifting experience.
This zoo is lovely but if you go in the summer it ...
This zoo is lovely but if you go in the summer it will be hot! I've been going here for years and I've always had good experiences here. I would recommend going and its also a good place to bring children!
World famous. A little pricey BUT a must if you ar...
World famous. A little pricey BUT a must if you are ever in San Diego. I never fail to have any of my visiting relatives enjoy this place at least once, but for 56 dollars a person, it will make a dent on your wallet. Reserve a whole day if you are visiting this zoo. Parking is free which compensate well for the hefty entrance fee.
Rainy day, but we loved it! Guided bus tour and ka...
Rainy day, but we loved it! Guided bus tour and kangaroo bus are very helpful as well as fun. Great place for plant lovers since they are also a botanical garden!
We go several times a year. Great savings on are m...
We go several times a year. Great savings on are membership. You get both "The San Diego Zoo & The Safari Park." The free parking with pass alone saved us $20. We spent it on a great lunch while listening to these fantastic musicians.
