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A guide to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park timings

Today

Open 09:00–17:00

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Jan 6 TO Mar 24 Timings

Days (Jan 6 TO Mar 24)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday (Today)09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Mar 25 TO Mar 25 Timings

Days (Mar 25 TO Mar 25)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–15:00
Tuesday09:00–15:00
Wednesday09:00–15:00
Thursday09:00–15:00
Friday09:00–15:00
Saturday09:00–15:00
Sunday09:00–15:00

Mar 26 TO Jun 13 Timings

Days (Mar 26 TO Jun 13)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Jun 14 TO Aug 31 Timings

Days (Jun 14 TO Aug 31)

TIMINGS

Monday08:00–16:00
Tuesday08:00–16:00
Wednesday08:00–16:00
Thursday08:00–16:00
Friday08:00–16:00
Saturday08:00–16:00
Sunday08:00–16:00

Sep 1 TO Oct 3 Timings

Days (Sep 1 TO Oct 3)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Oct 4 TO Oct 5 Timings

Days (Oct 4 TO Oct 5)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00

Oct 6 TO Oct 10 Timings

Days (Oct 6 TO Oct 10)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Oct 11 TO Oct 12 Timings

Days (Oct 11 TO Oct 12)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00

Oct 13 TO Oct 17 Timings

Days (Oct 13 TO Oct 17)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Oct 18 TO Oct 19 Timings

Days (Oct 18 TO Oct 19)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00

Oct 20 TO Oct 24 Timings

Days (Oct 20 TO Oct 24)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Oct 25 TO Oct 26 Timings

Days (Oct 25 TO Oct 26)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00

Oct 27 TO Nov 26 Timings

Days (Oct 27 TO Nov 26)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Nov 28 TO Nov 30 Timings

Days (Nov 28 TO Nov 30)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–20:00
Tuesday09:00–20:00
Wednesday09:00–20:00
Thursday09:00–20:00
Friday09:00–20:00
Saturday09:00–20:00
Sunday09:00–20:00

Dec 1 TO Dec 18 Timings

Days (Dec 1 TO Dec 18)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Dec 19 TO Dec 23 Timings

Days (Dec 19 TO Dec 23)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–20:00
Tuesday09:00–20:00
Wednesday09:00–20:00
Thursday09:00–20:00
Friday09:00–20:00
Saturday09:00–20:00
Sunday09:00–20:00

Dec 24 TO Dec 25 Timings

Days (Dec 24 TO Dec 25)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–15:00
Tuesday09:00–15:00
Wednesday09:00–15:00
Thursday09:00–15:00
Friday09:00–15:00
Saturday09:00–15:00
Sunday09:00–15:00

Dec 26 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Dec 26 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–20:00
Tuesday09:00–20:00
Wednesday09:00–20:00
Thursday09:00–20:00
Friday09:00–20:00
Saturday09:00–20:00
Sunday09:00–20:00

Best time to visit the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Weekday vs Weekend

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

How long should I spend at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Ideally, you should spend the entire day at the Safari Park if you’re planning on making the trip. The best time to start would be when the Safari Park opens, which is at 9am. The animals are most active then and you’ll get maximum visibility and interaction because they tend to go into more shaded areas in their habitats once the afternoon sun is out.

Frequently asked questions about San Diego Zoo Safari Park timings

Spring Safari events include the vibrant Butterfly Jungle Safari (mid-March to mid-May), where visitors can explore an immersive aviary filled with butterflies. Other spring activities feature interactive storytelling, music performances, and garden tours highlighting the season's flora.

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