Hippo baby and mother floating in pool.

Kids Programs

Hippo mother and baby

Kids Programs

Koala joey hanging on to mom's back.

KinderZoo

Trek through the Zoo with your favorite adult to visit some of our favorite animals before the Zoo opens for the day.

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Two young girls observe a pygmy falcon held by a Zoo educator.

Summer Camp

Explore the wonderful world of animals through Summer Camp adventures at the Zoo.

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Kids' Wild Night Out

It’s a wild night for kids at the Zoo! Meet exciting animal guests, explore the zoo after all the regular guests go home, and best of all—no grown-ups allowed!

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Zoo Corps demonstrating animal enrichment to a toddler.

Zoo Corps

Zoo Corps teens talk to Zoo guests about animal care, local San Diego habitats, wildlife conservation, saving species, and more!

Zoo Corps
Young children observing a blue-tongued skink crawling on the floor.

Aussie Outback Birthday Bash

Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Zoo! From entertainment to cake, we'll take care of the logistics—all you need to do is get ready to have a wild celebration!

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Underwater polar bear

Zoo InternQuest

Zoo InternQuest teens explore the world of specialized careers in wildlife conservation and report their discoveries online. 

Zoo InternQuest
Giant panda Bai Yun and cub.
Wildlife Conservancy

ADOPT A GIANT PANDA

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A pair of giraffes against a Kenyan landscape.
CITIZEN SCIENCE

GIRAFFE SPOTTERS WANTED

HELP RESEARCHERS SAVE WILDLIFE
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Baby hamadryas
ZOONOOZ

BABY BOOM

NEW ARRIVALS AT THE ZOO AND PARK
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Baby elephant being fed by a caretaker at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
ZOONOOZ

TRAILBLAZING CONSERVATION

TINY TUSKERS GET A SECOND CHANCE
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Creature Comforts

PREFERRED HOTELS

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