San Diego Zoo
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Half a day or more (incl. visit)
- Opening Hours
- Daily 9:00-17:00 · Zoo Hours on the Plan Your Visit page is a date picker; the band returned for the current dates is 9am to 5pm from Sunday 1 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026, so all seven days carry that value and other seasons must be read from the same widget. The parking note says paid parking began on 5 January 2026 in alignment with the City of San Diego at USD 16 per vehicle per day.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: The 1-Day Pass Any Day costs USD 78 for ages 12 and up and includes one visit, the Guided Bus Tour and the Skyfari tram, valid any day within a year with no reservation · Child: Children aged 3 to 11 pay USD 68, and the 2-Visit Pass is USD 120 for a child · The online-only Value Days pass is USD 73 for an adult and USD 63 for a child on selected days with advance purchase. The 2-Visit Pass, two visits by one person at either park or one visit each, is cut from USD 156 to USD 130 for an adult. CityPASS and Go San Diego Pass are sold apart from these.
- Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Coordinates
- 32.7353, -117.1490
Introduction
The San Diego Zoo is one of the world's most renowned zoos, founded in 1916 in Balboa Park, covering 40 hectares with more than 650 species and over 12,000 animals. The zoo pioneered barrier-free immersive habitats and is famous for snow leopard, koala, and giant panda breeding programs, having successfully bred multiple pandas and advanced global panda conservation research. More than ten ecological zones include African rainforest, Asian hills, Australian outback, and Arctic tundra, each meticulously recreating native landscapes. An aerial skyfari and guided bus offer panoramic views, making it a paradise for families and animal lovers. The zoo also operates the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 35km north, offering African savanna open wildlife viewing.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00-17:00 |
Zoo Hours on the Plan Your Visit page is a date picker; the band returned for the current dates is 9am to 5pm from Sunday 1 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026, so all seven days carry that value and other seasons must be read from the same widget. The parking note says paid parking began on 5 January 2026 in alignment with the City of San Diego at USD 16 per vehicle per day.
Ticket Information
| Adult | The 1-Day Pass Any Day costs USD 78 for ages 12 and up and includes one visit, the Guided Bus Tour and the Skyfari tram, valid any day within a year with no reservation |
|---|---|
| Child | Children aged 3 to 11 pay USD 68, and the 2-Visit Pass is USD 120 for a child |
| Student | No student line appears on this page |
| Senior | No senior line appears on this page |
| Free Admission | Memberships start at USD 99 per person |
The online-only Value Days pass is USD 73 for an adult and USD 63 for a child on selected days with advance purchase. The 2-Visit Pass, two visits by one person at either park or one visit each, is cut from USD 156 to USD 130 for an adult. CityPASS and Go San Diego Pass are sold apart from these.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of San Diego Zoo?
Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Zoo Hours on the Plan Your Visit page is a date picker; the band returned for the current dates is 9am to 5pm from Sunday 1 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026, so all seven days carry that value and other seasons must be read from the same widget. The parking note says paid parking began on 5 January 2026 in alignment with the City of San Diego at USD 16 per vehicle per day.
How much is the admission for San Diego Zoo?
Adult: The 1-Day Pass Any Day costs USD 78 for ages 12 and up and includes one visit, the Guided Bus Tour and the Skyfari tram, valid any day within a year with no reservation; Child: Children aged 3 to 11 pay USD 68, and the 2-Visit Pass is USD 120 for a child; Student: No student line appears on this page; Senior: No senior line appears on this page; Free Admission: Memberships start at USD 99 per person; The online-only Value Days pass is USD 73 for an adult and USD 63 for a child on selected days with advance purchase. The 2-Visit Pass, two visits by one person at either park or one visit each, is cut from USD 156 to USD 130 for an adult. CityPASS and Go San Diego Pass are sold apart from these.
Any practical tips for visiting San Diego Zoo?
Arrive at 9am opening to avoid crowds; animals are most active at morning feeding Take the 35-minute guided bus loop first to learn layout, then walk key zones
How long should I spend at San Diego Zoo?
A typical visit takes Half a day or more (incl. visit).
