FAQs
Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens representing 3,100 species.
Does the San Diego Zoo rehabilitate animals? ›
As it turns out, physical therapy is a solution for animals, too, and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is at the forefront of the emerging field of veterinary physical rehabilitation.
How much is the San Diego Zoo for seniors? ›
Senior guests must be ages 65+ with valid photo ID to enter free. All other months, senior guests 65+ receive a 10% discount on the 1-Day Pass with a valid photo ID. Parking not included.
What is the most famous animal at the San Diego Zoo? ›
The San Diego Zoo is home to a herd of Asian and African elephants. You'll find them in the Elephant Odyssey exhibit, which includes a mix of other animals from Central and South America. These gentle giants are some of the most popular animals at the zoo for visitors of all ages.
Which one is bigger LA Zoo or San Diego Zoo? ›
LA Zoo is an even bigger beast, covering some 133 acres of Griffith Park east of the Hollywood Hills, its permanent location since 1966.
Why is San Diego Zoo so famous? ›
The San Diego Zoo is 100 acres in size. It is well known for its lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters and is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 plants.
Is San Diego Zoo bigger than Safari? ›
Comparing the Park Sizes
The San Diego Zoo provides a convenient hop-on hop-off bus that takes visitors around to each area of the park and the Safari Park is significantly bigger, so one to think about if you're not up for much walking.
Has any animal escaped San Diego Zoo? ›
A red panda climbed a tree and escaped his San Diego Zoo habitat over the weekend but was captured hours later and returned to his home.
What happened to the dog at San Diego Zoo? ›
"Meatball" is finally home
A dog whose journey into a gorilla's enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park went viral last weekend was picked up by his rightful owner.
What happens to euthanized zoo animals? ›
After an animal dies, a necropsy is done to determine a specific cause of death to list beyond simply euthanasia, and the results are added to the animal's permanent file. Once this testing is completed, the remains of the animal are cremated.
October is Kids Free month at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and youths 11 years and younger receive free admission all month long (with an adult). Youths can connect with their wild side by meeting wildlife, while discovering the wonders of nature through play and exploration.
What month is San Diego Zoo free for seniors? ›
San Diego Zoo Safari Park offering free admission for adults 65 and older in February 2024.
What day is best for San Diego Zoo? ›
The best time to visit the zoo is on weekday mornings, when crowds are thinner and the animals are at their most active. This is also the time of day you're most likely to see them feeding.
Does the San Diego Zoo have over 4000 animals? ›
One of the world's largest zoos, and voted the #1 Zoo in the World on TripAdvisor, the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park is home to over 4,000 animals and more than 800 species of rare and exotic creatures.
Does San Diego Zoo still have elephants? ›
With eight African elephants, there's always something happening here! Elephants enjoy a refreshing dip. A large pond allows them to do just that. You can observe the action from the Elephant Viewing Patio, located at the south end of Elephant Valley, next to Tembo Stadium.
Does the San Diego Zoo have tigers? ›
AT THE ZOO
Mesmerizing and gorgeous, but also endangered, our tigers are always a pleasure to watch. Over the years, we have had over 100 Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, and Malayan tigers born at our two facilities. The San Diego Zoo is currently home to Malayan tigers.
