San Diego Zoo Reviews

Super. It continues to grow, improve and excite wonder. Grandson loved it. We still love it.

It was nice and fun to see all variety of animals. I enjoyed learning about the species and their habitats. The zoo is huge. I highly recommend visiting the San Diego Zoo. It was an amazing experience.

The zoo is beautiful, and I enjoyed the day. However, the constant reminders (signs, "enforcers," and announcements, including street entertainers) to "make sure you're properly wearing your mask" became annoying rather quickly. I tried to be understanding because I was thankful they could be open at all, but it was definitely overkill.

Beautiful zoo with a huge range of animals. enclosures are well maintained and larger than those in other zoos. Staff are knowledgeable about the animals. Reasonable food prices and healthy options available. Bring comfortable footwear - this place is enormous.

I've been to 6 zoo's in California and its #1 with San Francisco zoo #6

Great place for kids and adults to visit! Informative and fun.

I just signed up for zoo membership. It's been well over a decade--the last time I had a membership my children were in elementary school (they are now 20 and 24 years old). While some things are the same, like the flamingos that greet you near the entrance; the Skyfari with it's mind-boggling views of zoo, city skyline, and Balboa park; and Albert's Restaurant, with it's consistently good food; much has changed. We loved the new Africa Rocks area. Baboons, penguins, big cats, and a waterfall you can walk behind were some of our favorite features, but the carefully curated plants and landscaping, coupled with education about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed local landscapes (with some full scale sculptures to show how BIG they were) created a time-out-of-mind experience. And if you love koalas, you are in for a treat. For locals, membership is well worth the cost. I now enjoy walks in a world-class botanical garden...that just happens to have amazing animals along the trails. I'm also excited about going through a year of seasonal changes with the zoo.

One important thing to know, for parents of young children--the Children's Zoo is being completely redesigned, and it's currently under construction. Check the San Diego Zoo website for updates.

Great park, where the take great care of wildlife, so cool to learn so many things about not just the animals, but the care for them, and the research behind taking care of our planet. Also in a beautiful. Location

Great time. Lines waiting to get in can be long due to limited capacity. Crowds in the zoo are small at this time which is a plus.

The San Diego Zoo was a really interesting experience. It was really expensive but I did have a good time. I should say I didn't go by choice but rather I went to to write a paper for college. Entry price was as I said expensive but once you get inside the food, drinks, and souvenirs if you're into that were all relatively inexpensive. They treat the animals well and have more than a few experts on hand to answer your questions.

Been going here since I was small. Now they have conservation information and the pandas they were known for having all these years have been sent back to China because they were doing so well. The panda population has almost gone back to normal due to their efforts and research!

Consistently the best zoo experience for the animals and people. Really enjoyed our recent visit, and the gondola ride was excellent for views of Balboa Park and the rest of the zoo.

It is a full-day activity to get through the whole zoo. Plan accordingly and bring comfy shoes if walking. If you'd prefer a bus tour, that's also an option to limit the walking, but it's a less intimate experience in my opinion.

Been there last year, what a great place. Never been in a zoo like this before. Thank you, for a wonderful day.
I'm 35 y old, for children it must be heaven.

Amazing!! So easy to spend a whole day here. COVID19: And loved that they have a "heros" troupe going around the park encouraging people to socially distance

My family loves this zoo. Some many animals. Lots of different flowers and trees. Definitely an all day trip. Looking forward to our next trip there.

We have an annual pass and go 1-4 times a month with our two year old. Great value. They take beautiful car of the grounds and the animals are wonderfully taken care of. My daughter is constantly excited while walking through and the joy in her face when seeing these animals is priceless.

Enjoyed the zoo. It is shaded in many areas as you walk through. Animals well taken care. Well worth the visit.

Big and crowded. Great care of animals. Excellent conservation programs.

Got season pass for both parks. It the first place I have been to lately were there is free parking. Bring your walking shoes.

My family and I easily spent the entire day having fun at the zoo. A person could easily spend 3 full days at the zoo as this zoo is one of the largest zoos in America. There are plenty of restaurants and gift shops spread throughout the zoo. If you are in a hurry, I would recommend taking the sky tram. It gives you a view of the entire zoo from a bird's eye level. The best animal to see would be the Giant Panda. All in all, the San Diego Zoo was one of thr primary highlights of my vacation.

I couldn't have loved this zoo more. The enclosures were large and clean and the animals all looked healthy and well cared for. You can get inches away from a tiger (separated only by glass), watch a cheetah play with its companion labrador and see a jaguar stalk its prey from an overhead walkway, The volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful. The tram ride across the zoo is lovely and the park has photo opps. around every corner.

But bring a lunch. The food is ridiculously overpriced.

Amazing zoo.Go pandas. Donate to the zoo. Help the animals. It really does make a difference. Also don't forget AAA discount

Spend the money to get the behind the scenes access, you will not be disappointed. Lyndsey is the best guide you can get. Knowledgeable, and friendly.

The Zoo is an amazing diversity of animals well cared for,.you cannot see all of it in one day.

Highly recommended when in San Diego. Start early around 9/10 (if possible), you will need the entire day

I love the San Diego zoo. Every time we go, there is a highlight and some small updates to the exhibits. The animals tend to be more active at dusk or earlier in the morning but there is no hard and fast rule. Plan for a full day because there is a lot to do! We have a membership so we can take the park in leisurely and come back anytime we want.

Great day animal enclosures are extremely visible. A beer and a walk through the shaded monkey and hippo exhibits will lower any ones blood pressure.

We walked over 5 miles with a four- and nine-year-old. So, let's back up to the beginning. We bought our tickets ahead of time from the Go San Diego Card for a discount. Parking is free. Our first stop was to take the bus tour. I think it was the best choice we made all day. Thirty to 45 minutes of a narrated bus tour. Well worth it. We then walked all over the place. The Kangaroo Bus saved us at the end of the day and brought us back near the exit. The zoo was incredible! We loved every part of it. Great bathrooms, food choices and options.

Haven't been to this zoo in about 15 year's. It looked like a totally different place. Animals have more room to roam. I like that better.

Big! A lot to see. Great fun on tour bus ride. I wish I remember her name was the best tour guide. Later in the afternoon was the best. A lot of animals started getting active.

San Diego Zoo is one of the must to visit places in CA.. It is a wide and vast zoo with a variety of animals.. You can walk, take rest, eat and then walk to cover the entire Zoo..

Thanks to the pleasant climate of San Diego, you can see most of the animals anytime you visit.. Though, April to October makes the best.

The bus tour is really helpful.. The restaurants are placed in right intervals to grab and go.. Children would love to visit often..

Great zoo but huge and very difficult to navigate. In attempt to "follow" the map, we circled the same area three times and still never found the tigers. Very hilly with many stairs. Even though there are a couple elevators, it is not an easy zoo for wheel chairs or strollers Marking a footpath would be extremely helpful. Disappointed there are no more panda bears. The best monkey habitat I've ever seen but not all animals have as impressive 'homes'. Aviaries leave a bit to be desired. Offering the bus tour free of charge us a nice perk to help cover the expanse though we did not have time to ride it. Many exhibits were closed or animals had been removed and the aerial tram was closed. Overall, this zoo was OK but certainly didn't live up to it's reputation or price.

It was great! Be prepared to make this an all-day thing. Was pretty disappointed that the Skyfari wasn't working when we went, as we bought tickets that included this but weren't aware it was shut down until we'd walked all the way there.
It was very immersive and interesting. Would definitely come back someday.

BEST ZOO I'VE EVER BEEN TO. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE NIGHT ZOO OVER THE SUMMER. A LOT OF THE ANIMALS ARE MORE ACTIVE IN THE EVENING AND NIGHTTIME.

Loved being here! Love all the safety precautions they have implemented with Covid.

Three zoo is the best zoo I've visited. Well planned and so many animals to see. They have dedicated times when three zoo keepers tell you more information.

Its definitely a fun destination if you want to take your little ones on an adventure. Our kids love the zoo. Definitely recomend the tour bus as they take you around the park and you can use it to kinda plan your day. Make sure to sit on the right of the bus as there are wayyy more animals to see on that side.

There's a reason this is referred to as the "World Famous" San Diego Zoo.

Was really fun my family and I enjoyed every moment

World Famous for so many reasons, get a yearly pass so you can enjoy again and again so much to see and do. Lots of walking, you can bring in food and non alchohol drinks. Lots of areas to rest. Jump on and off buses to go just where you want. An all day place you'll really enjoy. Lions and Tiger and Bears oh my

This is the best Zoo I have ever been to. It's vast! Plan on a two day trip if you really want to see everything. We only had a day in town and barely got to see everything we wanted to see.

The animals all look healthy and happy, and the Zoo is famous for its breeding programs and conservation.

Great exhibits and you get a lot of options for traveling around the zoo. Be prepared to backtrack if you miss a hidden trail. Also some paths have hills that are not stroller/wheelchair friendly. Ticket prices are higher than many other zoos, but the exhibits are really good. Definitely recommend if you are in the San Diego area and have half a day free.

I love the san diego zoo i was their like 3 or 5 years age with my family and church friends and my godparents i had a lot of fun this zoo is so strong it is till open during the COVID-19 i think they are awesome i love it.

Good zoo but very hilly and a lot of walking to see all the animals without enough signposts

Another must do in San Diego. This place is timeless and one can visit many times. The hop on hop off bus is a great way to get around. There are also special experiences that enhance the visit.

A really nice zoo. I thought some of the enclosures were a bit too small but I'm sure the animals are well cared for. I'd sure love to come visit again.

Really one of a kind.. My family enjoyed a lot.. Visit in summers after June 15 you get more time to spend. Stays open till 9.

Great place for a short outing or to spend the day! My daughters love seeing all the animals and it's great to learn about all the conservation efforts.

Had a BLAST seeing all the animals! Could barely get through it all in one day!

Wonderful place!!!! They do an amazing job and the tours are fantastic!

The animal Kingdom! Come one. Come all! This is an extraordinary walk through the biggest display of condensed animal life in the world. It's breathtaking. It is full of beautiful expressions of loving animal behavior not normally seen in our everyday life. This is certainly a family opportunity that everyone may consider important to do if you can get there. Food is good. It is expensive. It's very time consuming. To experience nature upfront and personal in such an intimate fashion, it is something to remember. The San Diego Zoo is a reward of a lifetime. The Zoo rests in one of the most glorious places on the planet. This is San Diego California. Nothing better than springtime with the animals. Get out with the family today and make the best of this trip. It's time to be an animal lover!!! Yes!

We were there for 3 hours and hardly touched it. Next time we'll give ourselves a full day when it isn't raining

Great Zoo. Make sure to take the Sky Ride Thing, and Take the Kangaroo Bus around the park. Its a nice break from Walking. Make sure to Wear comphy Shoes, this is Important! Bring water, wear hats, sun block, and bring snacks! You will have an amazing time.

If u bring in your water bottle refills of cold icy water are free at the snack bars. To help cut down on plastic waste. The new enclosures for the animals are beautiful. The new bridge is very nice too. And soon the new elevators should be running.

Always so nice to see the animals. They have done a beautiful job.

The zoo is a MUST SEE place, they're keeping all of the incredible animal species alive.... Buy a ticket and keep them alive.

Absolutely lived up to the hype. Definitely see it if you can!

We, as a family, had so much fun spending the day at the zoo. We are planning on going again soon as the kids were small and they will have even better experience this time around.

A great zoo, although they closed early so I did not see pandas. But I loved the gorillas, elephants, birds, etc. Displays were seemingly comfortable for animals while providing optimal view. As a zoo finatic, I can say this is a good one.

The best zoo in the world. The skyfari is worth it.

Such a great zoo! We are from Denver and were in town visiting friends, I'm so glad we took the time to visit, we spent all day there and still didn't get to see it all. I was so impressed with how happy the animals seemed, much better than most zoos.

Wow! The zoo has gotten a beautiful remodeling! I haven't been here in a few years and I am pleasantly surprised! You must come see the new and improved world-famous zoo! Come see the pandas before they go home to China at the end of April.

Best zoo ever. If you are in San Diego, don't miss the zoo

Great place to take the kids. My family loves the LA zoo but the San Diego zoo seemed even twice as big as LA. It was family friendly. The staff was nice. I truly appreciated the free kangaroo bus and guided bus tour. I noticed they are adding a children's play area which will make it that much more fun to visit. We were there for over 8 hours but the the exhibits were so interesting that we didn't even notice how much time we had spent there. The polar bear exhibit was incredible. I loved the Skyfari gondola ride. The reptile area was fun. Oh and the brother bears wrestling with each other was hilarious. The fact that we could take in snacks was a huge bonus especially for a family of four on a budget. There were a lot of areas that were perfect for capturing that family moment picture. Oh the jaguars and the lions, the condos, elephant Odyssey it was all amazing. I could go on for days. I think the only thing I would suggest would be more family restrooms. I saw a dad and his young daughter that had a difficult time going to the men's restroom. I liked that the zoo was very clean and the security staff was present but not overwhelming.

Arrived only 2 hours before close but with the included bus tour, we were able to get a relatively full experience! Such a great time and I recommend dedicating many more hours to your visit than I did. There is so much to see!

Not retyping.... It was great!! Wish I had got to see more lions. Learning how they built habitats to make animals happy n keep safe was interesting. Flamingos stink!!!

Our kids favorite place to visit to! One of the biggest zoo's I've ever seen.

Love this zoo I think it is the best zoo ,and the squirrel stealing from the stroller was hilarious!!

Great zoo with plenty to do for the family. Make sure to do the guided bus tour first to get a lay of the land. Only about a 30 minute ride and you can scout out which animals you want to see first.

This is the most amazing zoo over ever been at! Our 1.5 yr old daughter simply loves the animals and everything about this place. Parking is typically pretty easy and the staff is extremely friendly.

Definitely took us two days to comfortably see everything. The animal shows are great as well, especially for the kids.

Incredible up close views of the animals. Clean park. Definitely take the bus tour at the beginning so you get a quick view of all they have to offer and see a lot on a short period of time. We went on a Thursday at 1 pm and there was no wait at all. Saw a lot and was very happy with our 3 1/2 hour visit.

I believe this is the best zoo in the country. I have not been here for several years and was presently surprised at the number of new walkways. Great for kids, elevators for seniors & handicapped people.

Very lovely zoo! The layout is great and you get to see the animals from multiple angles. Be prepared to walk a lot! We walked over 7 miles while there. There are quite a few hills as well.

The staff were very friendly and informative. We got to witness a member of staff placing a baby koala in their habitat. She was very enthusiastic and engaging. I wish I could post the video, but am unsure how.

They enforced the wearing of masks and keeping a distance of 6 feet or more between park guests.

The overall atmosphere was charming, friendly, and personal. I highly recommend a trip to this zoo!

Great zoo, I highly recommend! It's pretty big so be prepared for some walking. There are a lot of animals as well as talks, shows for the kids, and bus tours.

The best way to visit the Zoo is using your San Diego multi day Go city card. Meet over 4,000 rare and endangered animals and over 650 unique species from all over the world at San Diego Zoo one of San Diego's best attractions for families.

Crown Jewel of Balboa Park! Too much to do in a single day. If you're a local, invest in an annual pass. So nice to go for an hour, see a couple of exhibits, and have lunch. The zoo hosts special events all year round.

Expensive Food! But it's great because you can bring in your own!

How can you not love this place? I really enjoyed the bus tour around the park it gives a different perspective of the zoo and I also love the sky tram.

Best experience. Every single animal you would like to see is in san diego Zoo. I had a great time there.

Great fun...way cool to see animals so well taken care of!

One of the best zoos in the country. Worth visiting. If you have time, visit the Wild Life Park as well.

Kids loved it!! So much to do and see. Food, however, super expensive!