Suggestions for Zoo near San Diego

Dawn A. • February 11, 2011The Zoo is a wonderful place to take a hike! My husband and I go to either zoo or the wild animal park every weekend for our two hour hike and we always see something unique and amazing!!

Dave P. • March 13, 2010Summer hours in the evening are the best time to go to catch animals running around. If you're into plants, they have a great native garden at the very north end of the park.

Bryce G. • July 20, 2010Bus tour is the best way to get a quick overview of all the activities and venues at the zoo. Highly recommended.

Lori S. • October 23, 2018A great place for gift buying and you support the zoo at the same time.

Steve H. • August 2, 2013The only place in the zoo that has an energy drink.

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Very helpful and accommodating.

Jessaca L. • January 27, 2018The mercats of course

Andrew S. • September 5, 2011The most entertaining exhibit at the zoo.

Denise D. • December 13, 2019So cool to see the Condors

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Plushes and magnets, plus several books and Chinese-themed gifts.

Social News Network • August 14, 2013This place is life changing. The movies are usually recent and the dimensions are what has made it so popular. It is a little pricey, so keep that in mind.

Holly S. • December 18, 2012Go see the lions when it's cooler outside they are more active and you'll get a great photo opportunity

Matt S. • May 9, 2014Probably the nicest exhibit at either the Zoo or Safari Park.

Saturnino C. • August 22, 2017Awesome attraction, I recommended

Natasha B. • December 31, 2010Get here like 15 minutes early for a decent spot to view the elephants.

eric b. • February 14, 2021Really cool way to feed giraffes and learn more about the conservation work.

Bradley H. • April 20, 2013Have to try this the photo ops are awesome!

Eddie V's Prime Seafood • May 29, 2013We could spend days in Balboa Park! The park is filled with phenomenal museums, beautiful gardens, the San Diego Zoo, outdoor activities and so much more.

Thomas M. • February 24, 2017Been to the SD zoo dozens of times over the last 50 years. Always amazing, the zoo is constantly upgrading exhibits. Arguably one of the top five zoos in the world!

Ren M. • July 24, 2010San Diego zoo has the largest collection koalas outside of Australia! Crazy! It's because San Diego is perfect for growing eucalyptus!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011The Reptile House is one of the oldest buildings in the San Diego Zoo. It is home to more than 950 individual reptiles and amphibians, which represent more than 200 different species and subspecies.