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San Diego Zoo Tickets

Duration
Duration

2 hours

Extended Validity
Extended Validity

Visit anytime until 6 Nov, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

Experience wildlife up-close at the San Diego Zoo with over 4,500 animals, guided bus tours, Aerial Tram rides, shows, and interactive encounters.

Get ready to meet more than 4,500 rare animals! Book your ticket and make unforgettable memories in this 100-acre animal paradise, located right in the city.

Come face-to-face with a polar bear at the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge, and ride the Skyfari aerial tram, providing a downhill perspective of the exhibits.

Your ticket includes a guided bus tour, giving you a whirlwind introduction to this world-renowned sanctuary.

Interact with nature’s most fascinating creatures, from petting Galápagos tortoises to hopping on an Arctic research helicopter, it's all part of your day.

Unlock more wildlife encounters with the 2-visit pass, granting access to San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park or a return visit to one.

Fun fact: The San Diego Zoo's West African Forest exhibit is home to a 65-foot manmade waterfall, Rady Falls.

Entry to the San Diego Zoo

Kangaroo Express bus tour

Guided bus tour

Skyfari aerial tram

Access to all shows and exhibits

San Diego Zoo & Safari Park 2-visit pass (as per option selected)

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An adventure through the animal kingdom

The San Diego Zoo 1 Day Ticket offers an immersive experience into the world of wildlife. Begin with a guided bus tour, introducing you to over 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Stroll through the winding paths of the lush botanical garden, home to koalas, Galápagos tortoises, tigers, eagles, flamingos, and great apes. Here, if lucky, you can even pet and occasionally feed them under the guidance of the keepers. Now that's a rare treat!

Exotic encounters and hands-on experiences

Next, plunge into the world of the Arctic at the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge. Ever measured yourself against a polar bear or crawled into a bear den? Here, you can do both and even climb aboard an Arctic research helicopter for an unforgettable experience. Move to the Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey, a unique 7.5-acre habitat designed to mirror the elephants' natural environment. Don't miss out on the West African Forest exhibit, home to dwarf crocodiles and a stunning 65-foot manmade waterfall, Rady Falls. From the Sichuan takins to the Buerger’s tree-kangaroos, every encounter is designed to give you an up-close and personal experience with these fascinating creatures.

San Diego Zoo Tickets

Dive into a world of wonder at San Diego Zoo, where more than 4,500 rare animals await your discovery in their expansive 100-acre sanctuary. Embark on an unforgettable adventure crafted for explorers of the wild, devotees of biodiversity, and seekers of serenity, with fascinating facts like Rady Falls—the 65-foot manmade waterfall cascading through the West African Forest exhibit. With the Skyfari aerial tram offering a thrilling downhill perspective and guided bus tours providing whirlwind introductions, this experience weaves curiosity and enchantment, offering memorable encounters to forge cherished bonds while understanding that nature’s beauty is both breathtaking and delicate.

Discovering San Diego Zoo's Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge

Experience the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge during your tour’s highlight segment where you can get up close with majestic polar bears. This unique habitat, designed to mimic natural Arctic environments, features an expansive pool and a rocky shoreline that invites both visitors and residents alike into its icy embrace. Marvel at the polar bear's agility as they swim laps in their chilled aquatic playground, creating an atmosphere of awe and introspection about conservation efforts.

Wandering Through San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Access San Diego Zoo Safari Park through your ticket pass, showcasing expansive savannahs and diverse wildlife. Explore open-air exhibits where you can interact with species native to Africa and Asia in their naturalistic enclosures. From cheetahs dashing across the plains to elephants bathing under misty waterfalls, every corner of this vast park offers an immersive journey into untamed beauty.

Experiencing Rady Falls' Majestic Waterfall

Visit West African Forest's Rady Falls as part of your comprehensive itinerary featuring stunning natural features. This 65-foot waterfall cascades down a rugged cliff, creating a serene backdrop for observing the Galápagos tortoises that inhabit this lush landscape. The mist rising from the falls adds an ethereal quality to the surroundings, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere and offering visitors a glimpse into the intricate ecosystems of tropical rainforests.

Tour Highlights

• Experience Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge icy immersion spectacularly unique
• Explore San Diego Zoo Safari Park's open-air savannahs extensive wildlife comprehensive
• Discover Rady Falls' 65-foot manmade waterfall ethereal beauty impressively naturalistic
• Include guided bus tours whirlwind introductions conveniently educational
• Hopping on an Arctic research helicopter simulated adventure uniquely immersive

Brimming with curiosity for the unknown, this tour invites explorers of nature’s wonders, devotees of wildlife conservation, and seekers of serene landscapes to immerse themselves in a world where every creature tells a story. Crafting memories that are as enduring as the majesty of Rady Falls, this adventure weaves together education and enchantment, offering an unparalleled opportunity to understand and appreciate our planet's incredible biodiversity.

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