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City of San Diego parking changes at the San Diego Zoo.
Parking fees apply when visiting. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance members receive complimentary parking by registering their vehicle.
Zoo Discoveries
Discovery Cart Tour
$64 and up per person*
- Offered daily
- 1 hour
- All ages
- Age/Safety Restrictions
Children younger than age 15 must be accompanied by a paid adult; maximum 2 children per paid adult. Ages 0–2 are free and do not require a ticket, but must sit on an adult's lap.
Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Zoo on an expedition cart, led by one of our knowledgeable guides.
Designed for all ages, the Discovery Tour offers a fun, personal, and interactive 60-minute adventure around the San Diego Zoo with a small group led by a knowledgeable Zoo Educator. This engaging, hands-on experience allows you to hop off the cart to explore wildlife habitats, ask questions, and learn fascinating stories about the wildlife in our care and how the Zoo helps protect wildlife worldwide. It’s the perfect way for families to make memories while sparking curiosity and wonder for guests of all ages. This experience includes:
- Traveling by expedition cart with a friendly Zoo Educator
- Hopping off the cart to explore wildlife habitats more closely than the Guided Bus Tour
- An interactive and engaging experience with a small group
- Hearing fun and educational stories about wildlife and conservation
Activity/Walking Level: Moderate
If anyone in your party is unable to transfer or requires the use of a wheelchair or other mobility device during the tour, please call 619-718-3000 to book your experience. This allows us to promptly verify the availability of an accessible cart and space for the mobility device.
Wildlife viewing is subject to change based on availability.
*Price is per person. Prices vary by season and day of the week. Click "Book Now" to check prices by date. Admission is separate and required and may be added before checkout.
Change/Cancellations: Reservations may be changed up to 3 days before the program. Changes made 3 days or less prior to the program are not permitted. Cancellations received more than 3 days before the scheduled program are subject to a $25 Cancellation Fee. Cancellations made 3 days or less prior to the program, payment is non-refundable.
Because our animals and the habitats they occupy are constantly evolving, the photos shown on our website are intended as examples only. Wildlife viewing is subject to availability, and the specific animals or habitats encountered during a tour cannot be guaranteed.
