WE'RE OPEN!

As outdoor destinations, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park remain open!

Due to current social distancing procedures, expect a wait time of up to 3 hours to enter the Zoo during peak holiday periods. Health screen required for all guests prior to Zoo entry. No same-day re-entry permitted.

EXPECTED AND CURRENT ENTRY TIMES ▸

Please read this important information before you visit ▸

cheetah and dog

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

A two-hour entertaining and educational adventure offering guided views.

Clouded leopard jumping

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.

African elephant

Exclusive VIP Experience

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

Cheetah

NEW

Early Morning Cheetah Experience

Meet our world-famous cheetah trainers and get an up-close look at one of our cats as they run and play!

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!

Protective cloth facemasks featuring save the chubby unicorns, safari park gorilla, and centennial lion designs.

SHOPZOO

Face Masks

In Child and Adult sizes!

Mother giraffe grooming her young calf.

ZOONOOZ

SAY HELLO TO SOME OF OUR SPRING-BORN BABIES

Gift card in holiday wrap with sloth plush

Free sloth plush

With $50 Gift Card Purchase

Hotel with pool

Creature Comforts

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