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RECOMMENDED DURATION

5+ hours

VISITORS PER YEAR

4000000

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From $78

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

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Did you know?

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park was initially used as a supplementary breeding facility for the San Diego Zoo.

Spread across 1,800 acres, the Safari Park is home to more than 3,000 different animals representing around 300 species. Additionally, it is also a spectacular botanical garden featuring over 1.3 million plants.

The safari has played an important role in the recovery and conversion of the California condor, the largest North American land bird.

Things to do at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Africa Tram

The Africa Tram is a thrilling yet relaxing safari adventure, perfect for the whole family. Travel through some of the savannah habitats to get an up-close view of the animals and watch them interact with their natural environment without much external influence. If you’re a photographer or even a photography enthusiast, this tram is a must!

Balloon Safari

Float high up in the sky and see what the birds see with the 400 ft. high helium balloon safari. Fit for the ones who want to see everything all at once and love feeling like they’re on top of the world – this balloon safari is going to be a memory etched in your soul forever.

Botanical Tours

This tram tour takes you around the different gardens that exist within the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on the weekends. See the carefully curated and balanced ecosystems created to help many endangered species of flora thrive in their environment. From beautiful bonsai to rare succulents, there’s a species of flora out there that’s sure to bring out the sense of awe within you.

Conservation Carousel

Got the post-safari zoo-mies? The Conservation Carousel is the perfect place to let out all the excess energy. For children and adults alike, the carousel takes a fabulous spin at showcasing over 60 animals, with an extensive collection of endangered animals. The merry-go-round experience just got a lot merrier, because you’re never too old to have some pure fun!

Play Areas

The play areas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are scattered across the space and have unique themes and elements in each of them. Kids and youngsters can go from visiting an African village to feeling the spirit of adventure with a number of interactive, simulated, and safari-themed activities designed to entertain the children and give their parents a cool respite.

Journey Into the Wild

See wildlife specialists and wildlife ambassadors whose life’s work revolves around wildlife conservation. For all the Nat Geo and Planet Earth enthusiasts, this session at the Benbough Amphitheater is a learning experience encompassing the creatures residing in the rainforests in the Amazon to your own backyard in San Diego.

Special safaris

Explore various habitats that are home to animals from around the world with the San Diego Safaris. From exclusive BTS tours, and customizable experiences to having a slumber party in the middle of the savannas, these guided expeditions give you a wide range of options to choose from. Watch exquisite giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, and hundreds of other beautiful animals living their best life, and you’ll feel like you are too.

Frequently asked questions about San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is bigger than the San Diego Zoo and focuses more on species that live in the arid regions of the world, like the savannas. There are safaris available as well as guided tours, and it is about a 45-minute drive from San Diego Zoo.

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