Title: San Diego Zoo in San Diego - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [San Diego Zoo Hotels](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Zoo-Hotels.0-l502547-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities)[San Diego Zoo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Diego-Zoo.d502547.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Diego Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego.d3073.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Diego Zoo Tours and Activities ![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals, a pond and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22060-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Diego Zoo which includes zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22056-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Diego Zoo which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22057-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22059-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals and animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22053-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Diego Zoo Activities Reviews [San Diego travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073) * * * * * * #### See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos. Prepare to be amazed and enchanted by the diversity of animal life on display at San Diego Zoo, which welcomes 5 million visitors a year. The 100-acre (40-hectare) site is home to around 4,000 animals from more than 650 species and subspecies. Most exhibits are open air, and designed to be as close to the natural habitats of the animals they house as possible. Get an up-close view of African native animals such as water buffalos and hogs. Sit among dozens of different species of tropical birds in the two aviaries. There is a real sense of awe watching tigers, elephants and gorillas at such close quarters. The San Diego Zoo is also a highly successful breeding facility for a number of endangered species, including their famous giant pandas. Watch these heart-warming gentle giants sleep, eat and play at a special walk-through exhibit, the Panda Trek. Tour buses run through the grounds throughout the day and offer a 35-minute, narrated journey that covers around 70 percent of the zoo’s area. This is a good way to get a feel for the layout before setting off on foot. A lighthearted 50-minute comedy version of the tour is also available. A great option for seeing the entire zoo in a day is purchasing a day pass on the express bus, which stops at five points around the park. Or, hop on the Skyfari, a breathtaking gondola ride above the zoo grounds. Arrive early to beat the crowds and maybe you’ll see some of the animals being fed. Overcast days can be the most rewarding time to visit, as the animals are known to seek the shade of their caves and indoor respites to hide from the sun. The zoo has 10 food outlets, including cafés, a full-service restaurant, and stalls that sell take-away sandwiches and hot food. It’s open every day of the year, including public holidays. 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-premier-dinner-cruise.a169195.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47731223/6dfb872c-c3f8-4b70-8d3f-622fc3d89596.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings 3h Free cancellation available CA $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-brewery-tour-with-tastings-and-food-pairings.a47731223.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![San Diego: Food Tour of Historic Gaslamp District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583705/88fbe52f-45c0-465d-b4b6-ded10d05ebf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Food Tour of Historic Gaslamp District 3h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-guided-secret-food-tour.a4583705.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44925094/a39b4755-075d-4a08-81e0-eed0e4c82bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards 6h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $346CA $311 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chauffeured-adventure-to-local-san-diego-vineyards.a44925094.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 27 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4041786/8658197f-04cb-4bf9-bcd3-3cdda08b1d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing 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includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/beaches-bluffs-san-diegos-ultimate-coastal-driving-tour.a46115639.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014179/2913330e-0f4b-475f-ac5f-85d973c8f530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/solana-beach-beach-cruiser-full-day-bike-rental.a48014179.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![Gone Fishing 2-Hour Guided Pier Fishing Excursion for All Ages!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5063585/007d2ea2-dacd-45b4-a79e-30d94ff6061f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gone Fishing 2-Hour Guided Pier Fishing Excursion for All Ages! 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gone-fishing-2-hour-guided-pier-fishing-excursion-for-all-ages.a5063585.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4644258/ed99611c-cae7-4b27-89e6-ffc23caeeac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry 3h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/coronado-gps-guided-scooter-tour-round-trip-ferry.a4644258.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![San Diego Bay Sailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/692741/a51bd78c-18cb-49b1-9198-6fba582db15d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Bay Sailing Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-bay-sailing-tour.a692741.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2172023/3cbd5c36-9326-46ce-b758-5e1ac36706d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island 3h Free cancellation available CA $183CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-bike-tours-on-coronado-island.a2172023.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![Best of San Diego eBike Tour (English or Spanish)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711669/a7377e77-caa7-4931-a449-98ae8427308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of San Diego eBike Tour (English or Spanish) 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-san-diego-ebike-tour.a45711669.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ![San Diego: Pacific Beach 4-Mile Running Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182210/20d01bac-7024-489b-9c9f-be19a8d33ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Pacific Beach 4-Mile Running Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-pacific-beach-4-mile-running-tour.a50182210.activity-details?&rid=502547&location=San+Diego+Zoo&swp=off) ## Reviews of San Diego Zoo 4.6 Top destination 5 - Excellent 289 4 - Good 110 3 - Okay 17 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 1 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Kids enjoyed seeing the animals that we did see. Map was a bit hard to follow I found and not a natural flow to see everything. Got the bus to see what we might have missed which was a whole section. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Lots of hills, use the Kangaroo bus. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller It was SO hot the day we went. We bought hats and had cold water to refresh ourselves but after 90 mins, our little kids had had enough. It would have been more tolerable had SD Zoo had misting stations. ### 4/5 - Good CHAD Bring your own food and drink or get hosed big time. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Allow a full day and make use of bus in Zoo ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Sit on the upper deck of the zoo bus to get a good look at the animals, ### Popular places to visit ![Old Globe Theater](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/480000/480760-Old-Globe-Theater.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Globe Theater You can enjoy a show at Old Globe Theater on your trip to San Diego. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. 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Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ### Things to do near San Diego Zoo At the San Diego Zoo, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including wildlife exploration, birdwatching, and art exhibits. Consider exploring zoo packages and vacation deals for a comprehensive experience. Don't miss the wildlife safari for an adventurous outing, and ensure you check the park entry options. The zoo is also conveniently located near several theme parks, making it a perfect spot for a fun-filled day in San Diego. **Shopping** At San Diego Zoo, you can enjoy shopping at nearby [Fashion Valley Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Fashion-Valley-Mall-Hotels.0-l6168368-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels), only 3.2km away, offering a variety of shops and entertainment. 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For a unique twist, look for special night events at the zoo, allowing you to explore after hours under the stars. *\*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.* ### Find the best attractions near San Diego Zoo San Diego Zoo and its surrounding area offer a delightful mix of urban parks, private gardens, and maritime museums, making it an ideal destination for culture enthusiasts and families seeking outdoor experiences. Explore popular attractions such as the Western San Diego Zoo and nearby safari park, along with other renowned theme parks in the area. There's something for everyone, ensuring a memorable visit to thisic Californian destination. - **[San Diego Convention Center:](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Convention-Center-Hotels.0-l6125294-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)** Located 3.2km from San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Convention Center is a hub for major events and conferences. With its modern architecture and vibrant atmosphere, it offers a dynamic space for networking and business engagement. - **[Balboa Park:](https://www.expedia.ca/Balboa-Park-Hotels.0-l507458-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)** Just 805m away, Balboa Park is a stunning urban oasis featuring beautiful gardens, walking paths, and cultural institutions. Perfect for leisurely strolls, it provides a serene escape amidst the bustling city. - **[Hotel Circle:](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Circle-Hotels.0-l6270979-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)** Situated 3.2km from the zoo, Hotel Circle is a lively street lined with various hotels, restaurants, and shopping options, offering a vibrant city vibe and convenient access to San Diego’s attractions. ### Best time to go to San Diego Zoo The best time to visit San Diego Zoo is dependant on what kind of holiday you are seeking. August is its hottest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are average and weather is sunny with no rain. February is its coolest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are average and weather is sunny with light rain. | **![calendar](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/calendar.png)Calendar Month** | **![temperature](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/weather__hot.png)Temperature** | **![rain](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/weather__rain.png)Precipitation** | **![mostlycloudy](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/05/21/weather__day_mostly_cloudy.png)Cloudiness** | **![occupation](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/10/29/peoplebex.png)Occupancy** | **![price](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/10/29/currency_dollar.png)Pricing** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | 57.4°F (14.1°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Slightly Low | | February | 56.8°F (13.8°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Average | Average | | March | 58.1°F (14.5°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Average | | April | 60.6°F (15.9°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Average | | May | 62.6°F (17.0°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average | | June | 66.4°F (19.1°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Slightly High | | July | 70.5°F (21.4°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High | | August | 72.3°F (22.4°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Slightly High | | September | 72.0°F (22.2°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average | | October | 68.2°F (20.1°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Average | | November | 62.6°F (17.0°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Slightly Low | | December | 57.4°F (14.1°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Slightly Low | ### Tips to save on your trip to San Diego Zoo - 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