San Diego Zoo - Helpful Travel Information


The Sand Diego Zoo is a huge park (100 acres) with over 4000 animal exhibits to see.

A popular exhibit is the Pandas at this San Diego Zoo.

This Zoo in San Diego focuses on mirroring each animal’s natural habitat, and species-preservation actions.

Be sure to take the bus tour of the zoo if you only have one day to visit this place.

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More useful information below in this San Diego Zoo travel guide for new visitors to San Diego, California.

 

Address

 

2920 Zoo Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Admission Fee and Hours

San Diego Zoo Admission :

$56 per Adult

$46 per Kid (Age 3-11)

Parking is free

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San Diego Zoo Hours :

9 AM - 6 PM (Mon-Fri)

9 AM - 9 PM (Sat-Sun)

 

Getting There

 

By Car to San Diego Zoo :

Driving from the NORTH I-5 S:
- Take the Pershing Drive exit and follow the signs.
- I-15 (Escondido and Riverside), take SR 163 south to the Park Blvd./I-5 South exit. Exit at Park Blvd.
- Turn left on Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

Driving from the South I-5 N:
- From I-5 (Mexico), take the SR 163 north exit,
- Then the Zoo/Museums (Richmond Street) exit and follow the signs.

Driving from the EAST:
- From I-8 (Imperial County and Arizona)
- Take SR 163 south to the Park Blvd./I-5 South exit.
- Exit at Park Blvd. Turn left on Park Blvd. and head north; follow the signs.

From SR 94:
- Proceed into downtown San Diego to 11th Avenue.
- Turn right on 11th Avenue and proceed north to A Street.
- Turn right on A Street and then make a quick left onto Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

Parking at San Diego Zoo :

FREE at San Diego Zoo Parking lot


By Public Transport (Bus) to San Diego Zoo :

Take San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Rapid Bus Route 215 and Route 7 

The bus stop is near the entrance of the San Diego Zoo.

 

Recommendations

 

- This is a whole day or more attraction. Make sure to go on the rides early because it can get crowded.

- Save the shows for the afternoon when you need a nice place to sit down.

- You will be walking outside most of the time so wear comfortable shoes, and bring water, and sunscreen/ hat.

- This is in the City so take a bus or trolley.

Save Money:
Buy a Go San Diego Card by Smart Destinations or a CityPass card for discounts if you are going to 3 or more attractions in San Diego. 

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Website

 

Link San Diego Zoo Official Website
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