San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket

4.7(4,684)4 hFree cancellationBy San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

About this activity

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species.

The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.

Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

What's included

✓*Unlimited use of Skyfari Aerial Tram
✓*Unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour
✓Daily keeper talks and presentations
✓Admission to San Diego Zoo + Access to all animal exhibits and habitats
✓Tickets good one year from original date of purchase

Not included

✕Food and drink
✕Hotel pick up and drop-off
✕Parking Fees - beginning January 5, 2026 Balboa Park charges a flat rate of $16 per vehicle, per day

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental at the front plaza near the entrance
Please visit the San Diego Zoo's website for more information on complimentary timed tickets and standby lines for the giant panda viewing
Kids ages 11 and under enter for free all October!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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