EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2021

RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO VISIT

Per guidance from the State of California and County of San Diego:
Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings while visiting.
Unvaccinated guests ages 2 and older are still required to wear a facial covering while inside any indoor space.

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Cheetah

Animals in Action

THINGS TO DO

UPGRADED EXPERIENCES

Some tours are available as a private buyout! Please check each tour page for available options.

Baby giraffe peeking out from between adults.

Inside Look Tours

An entertaining and educational adventure offering guided views.

A sloth climbs along a rope wile a crowd watches.

Animals in Action Experience

Bring your camera to this fun and interactive experience, as we bring the animals out to you for an up-close view.

Cheetah

NEW

Early Morning Cheetah Experience

Meet our world-famous wildlife behavior specialists and get an up-close look at one of our cheetahs as they run and play!

African elephant

Exclusive VIP Experience

Spend up to five hours exploring the Zoo with your own personal tour guide.

A Discovery cart stopped in front of the Zoo giraffe exhibit.

Discovery Cart Tour

Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Zoo led by one of our knowledgeable guides.

Amur leopard vocalizing.

Crazy About Cats

Check out some of the Zoo's most iconic and fascinating cat species!

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Join the Alliance

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baby monkey with mother

Stories

New for Spring

Baby Boom at Zoo and Park

Penguins

DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF

AFRICA ROCKS

Hotel with pool

Creature Comforts

PREFERRED HOTELS