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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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
koala with joey

Australian Wildlife Relief

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Plush-crested Jay in the Zoo's Parker Aviary
ZOONOOZ

The Brainy Bunch

Meet Some Smart Birds
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Mother polar bear with cub.
ZOONOOZ

Tracking Polar Bears...and More!

Keeping Tabs in the Wild
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Masai giraffe
GO BEHIND THE SCENES

INSIDE LOOK TOURS

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Young brother and sister, mother and father wearing matching San Diego Zoo t-shirts.
SHOPZOO

ZOO FAMILY APPAREL

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Creature Comforts

PREFERRED HOTELS

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