WELCOME BACK!

The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are outdoor destinations and remain open. We continue to monitor the ongoing changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are following the recommendations provided by our state and local health authorities.

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Amur leopard and cubs

Crazy About Cats

THINGS TO DO

UPGRADED EXPERIENCES

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

Umbrellas and lounge chairs.

NEW

Busy Bee Oasis Lounge

Unwind and take a break with your household group together in our new exclusive lounge area.

Baby giraffe peeking out from between adults.

Inside Look Tours

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

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!

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!

Child's tiger facemark, adult koala mask, child's polar bear.

SHOPZOO

Face Masks

In Child and Adult sizes!

Mother giraffe grooming her young calf.

ZOONOOZ

SAY HELLO TO SOME OF OUR SPRING-BORN BABIES

Knockaround. Image of Cheetah and Cheetah pattern sunglasses.

Polarized Cheetah Sunglasses ($30)

Going Virtual! San Diego Zoo Food Wine and Brew Celebration

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

SAN DIEGO'S WILDEST EVENT GOES VIRTUAL!

5 P.M. PDT

Hotel with pool

Creature Comforts

PREFERRED HOTELS