Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Balboa Park, San Diego

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011We received our 1st koalas as a gift from Australia in 1925. These fuzzy marsupials are not bears, and not as cuddly as you think. They're actually independent, feisty, and often grumpy.

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!

Sean M. • August 27, 2023One of my favorite parts of the zoo

Paul F. • January 1, 2013Two new baby giraffes! Robert and Makali! Also here: Silver, Nicky, Harriet, and Bahati.

Victor M. • March 17, 2019We love it!!!

Katie M. • March 29, 2011Fantastically designed exhibit with multiple places to watch the gorillas from. Such a lively bunch.

Tyler C. • July 6, 2012Went by later afternoon, one flamingo was being very territorial. Easily one of the most active attractions!

Steve W. • September 12, 2020Delicious local beers, plenty of shade, and very knowledgeable staff.

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014The hippos both hang out together in the armpit of the underwater section of the enclosure. Great for a selfie with the beast!

Paul B. • February 25, 2012You can tell the zebras apart!

Anne M. • September 28, 2013So fabulous. Highly recommend seeing a show (or two!) here.

Miriam G. • August 14, 2014The snakes are amazing and beautiful.

K K. • August 19, 2014Beautiful outdoor setting with excellent pipe organ concerts on Sunday afternoons and, in the summer, on Monday evenings.

Clay E. • November 4, 2013Great course. Always changing to keep you on your toes.

Mike B. • October 1, 2014Great sight line. Friendly staff. 🐘

Jokie T. • January 23, 2018Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.

Ricardo V. • March 11, 2012It's a small museum but has an impressive collection of art. Love the works by the Italian masters, especially a Venetian scene by Canaletto, incredible detail!

Christopher A. • June 17, 2011The Tigers are usually visible in upper right of exhibit

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011The Lost Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including our bonobos. Bonobos were not identified by scientists until 1926. Before that, they were thought to be another type of common chimp.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Mangabeys, mandrills, and guenons, oh my! There are 7 different species of monkeys along Monkey Trail, and they are always busy grooming, playing, eating, sunbathing, squabbling – and watching you!

Cherie D. • July 20, 2010Bring a push cart, the art, hand-made clothing, blown-glass and woodwork was phenomenal. I highly recommend this center full of artisans.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Our orangutans share the exhibit with another primate species from Indonesia, the long-armed siamangs. If you’re at the Zoo soon after it opens in the morning, you might hear the siamangs hooting!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Tigers each have their own unique stripe pattern, like our fingerprints. A tiger’s claws can be up to five inches long, and they use them to mark their territory with scratches on trees.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011In the Malay language, sun bears are called basindo nan tenggil, meaning “he who likes to sit high.” They live in trees, and their 4-inch-long claws & large paws help them scamper along branches.

Sara R. • December 14, 2011Kitty kitty

Sean M. • December 28, 2014Excellent museum! They have added so much since my last visit years ago. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Capybaras are my favorite <3