San Diego Zoo entrance with visitors and ticket booths.
Guide feeding an okapi while guests observe at San Diego Zoo.
People enjoying the sky tram ride at San Diego Zoo with scenic views.
Visitors observing giraffes and zebras in their habitat at San Diego Zoo.
Tourists watching a polar bear at San Diego Zoo.
San Diego Zoo tour bus near Conrad Prebys Australian Outback entrance.
Kids enjoying the rope bridge at San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo Tickets

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Explore the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, United States, where you can discover over 4,500 rare and endangered animals through a guided bus tour and self-paced walks. Encounter koalas, Galápagos tortoises, tigers, and more while enjoying hands-on experiences like petting and feeding some of the zoo’s residents with keeper guidance.

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)

San Diego Zoo entrance with visitors and ticket booths.

San Diego Zoo entrance with visitors and ticket booths.

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.

Guide feeding an okapi while guests observe at San Diego Zoo.

Guide feeding an okapi while guests observe at San Diego Zoo.

People enjoying the sky tram ride at San Diego Zoo with scenic views.

People enjoying the sky tram ride at San Diego Zoo with scenic views.

Visitors observing giraffes and zebras in their habitat at San Diego Zoo.

Visitors observing giraffes and zebras in their habitat at San Diego Zoo.

Additional information

  • With your voucher, you can skip the ticketing window and proceed directly to the entrance. Please be aware that this privilege is only applicable for bypassing the admission ticket line and does not extend to the bus or Skyfari lines.

  • It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

  • Bring along a water bottle.

Tourists watching a polar bear at San Diego Zoo.

Tourists watching a polar bear at San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo tour bus near Conrad Prebys Australian Outback entrance.

San Diego Zoo tour bus near Conrad Prebys Australian Outback entrance.

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Operating hours

San Diego Zoo

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Highlights include interacting with animals like Galápagos tortoises, exploring a 100-acre sanctuary filled with rare wildlife, and experiencing hands-on encounters in unique areas such as the Arctic exhibit.
Your ticket includes entry to the zoo, a guided bus tour called Kangaroo Express, access to the Skyfari aerial tram, and admission to all shows and exhibits. It also comes with a 2-visit pass for either San Diego Zoo or Safari Park.
You can present your voucher digitally on your phone at the entrance, allowing you to skip the ticketing line without needing a physical printout.
Yes, your voucher allows you to bypass the admission ticket line, but it does not grant access to the bus or Skyfari lines.
Yes, your ticket includes a guided bus tour called Kangaroo Express that provides an introduction to the zoo’s many exhibits and animal habitats.
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring along a water bottle for hydration throughout the day.
Yes, the ticket includes a 2-visit pass that grants access to either San Diego Zoo or Safari Park, depending on your selection during booking.
The ticket does not include personal expenses like food, drinks, or any additional purchases made on-site during your visit.
You'll encounter over 4,500 rare and endangered animals including koalas, Galápagos tortoises, tigers, eagles, flamingos, great apes, and even have a chance to pet or feed some of them with keeper guidance.
Yes, you can meet polar bears at the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge and ride the Skyfari aerial tram for panoramic views of the zoo's exhibits.

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