Reviews of San Diego Zoo (Zoo)

Caleb Dennison

Price for adult entry

Les Murphy

No wait

Kiara Johnston

Wait time

jamie b

Yes

Geoffrey Hart

No wait

Garett Smith

$31+

Alexander O

Reservation recommended

JT

Price for adult entry

Christopher Lawrence

We visited San Diego for winter break and this was on our list. We have the National Zoo and Baltimore Zoo nearby. I can tell you without a doubt that San Diego zoo is very special and deserving of all the accolades it receives. The bus tour is a must, sit on the right side. The volunteers and staff are very knowledgeable and so friendly. The exhibits themselves are easily navigable and there are so many different species to see. On the comfort front, there are so many spots to sit and relax. Also, I wasn't expecting so many food options in a zoo. There were plenty of options to choose from. We loved walking and seeing the plant life as well. It's gorgeous there. Highly recommend.

Melinda Munoz

Must see place when visiting San Diego. While the giant pandas have been gone for a few years, there are still new exhibits being built. Recently they opened a new hummingbird and komodo dragon exhibit. You can get a good workout since the zoo is on a slope, but if you can't move well I'd recommend the bus tour near the entrance. If you want the best views you'd want the top level and sit on the right side as most animals will appear there. Best to go early to avoid crowds and the animals are more lively.

Ricardo Rosario

A zoo doesn't get better than this. This is an amazing place. If you ever visit San Diego never miss visiting San Diego Zoo. They have so many animals and the zoo keeper takes pretty good care of them. My experience was worth every penny.

Nina

No

Susan Abbott

Visited on

Snehal Maskare

Having been to a few zoos around the world, I can absolutely say that the San Diego Zoo holds its own as a world-class zoo. Somewhat reminded me of the Seoul Zoo with an extra level of polish. Absolutely loved the hop-on/hop-off bus tours they had operating throughout the park. If you're ambitious, you could probably tour the zoo in about 3-4 hours not including the shows. Everyone else can probably get their fill in about 4-5 hours. Would definitely go again!

Ambre

The San Diego Zoo is a national treasure. Walking through the exhibits is like walking through a most beautiful park. There is so much to learn and observe. The animals are accessible and appear to be loved by visitor and staff alike. My favorite was a rhino playing ball with himself. Although the apes having lunch with visitors were also fantastic. I look forward to my next visit for you just cannot take it all in within a single visit.

Maribel Mullins

Wait time

Lauren Stewart

$31+

Алла Хайдарова

My husband and I love visiting animals in zoos and aquariums all over America. This is the BEST ZOO in AMERICA hands down! The animals were so enthusiastic and energetic to visit with me. It is hard to say which animal was my favorite when each of their personalities where unique. I suggested you download the Zoo APP before you arrive. It is a GREEN tour guide that is very informative and easy to use. We used the zoo app to search for specific animal questions and locations. Then the app directed us to the animal step by step. Since we used the App, we were able to see more animals than expected. If you want general animal for a zoo gift buy it at the main entrance. I bought a very cute sweatshirt at the main entrance of the Zoo for myself. Remember each part of the zoo has a gift shop. The gifts items are directly related to animals in that area. 100% Satisfactory, Volunteers Thank you for treating the animal with the respect they deserve.

H J Melnick

Wait time

Tyler Vonderheide

Hands down the best zoo ever! You'll need a whole day here to get around and see everything. Animals looked healthy and enclosures were well maintained. Amazing close up views. Not like other zoos where you can't see anything or there's nothing there. Had a great time for sure.

Nancy Dircks

Weekday

Alison Smith

This is one of the best place to visit. I had a great experience there together with my family. They have a lot of wild animals, fish and birds of different species. The geographic scenario is a complete imitation of natural habitat. There is mountains and valleys covered with huge trees and a stream of water that leads into a water fall which has an amazing relaxing effect. All the roads and walking path are marked with directions , numbers and there are maps posted in different locations to help you easily navigate without fear of being lost. If you like hiking and walking, this is also a perfect place to burn your excess calories while enjoying the natural beauty and amazing creatures at the same time. Well for those who don’t like walking for a long distance, there is an option for you. The amazing double deck tour buses will take you all around and there is someone who will be explaining to you what’s around including the deep history of the species and the place. And the greatest of all is the superb aerial tour with skyfari trams that takes you above everything and gives you unforgettable life experience. Each tram carries 2 individuals and you all this are covered in your original ticket, so you don’t have to worry about paying an extra dime. For the parents who have young kids and still opt to walk around, they have strollers available at a fair price.

Rabeea Jabbar

Weekday

Dan

Quite an amazing place! We've been there on numerous occasions since we live in San Diego. They have some wonderful exhibits, something to see around every bend. My personal favorite spots are the Koala enclosure, the reptile building and the apes. It's a good idea to ride around on the bus, and see the layout of the zoo, then get out and walk to the exhibits you want to see. It's also fun to save time by climbing into the sky bucket and enjoying the stellar views. My husband has the best route that takes us a day but we can see everything. There used to be a two-headed corn snake, but sadly he passed away. There's a resident peacock and if you're lucky, he'll come close and fan his feathers. Bring a camera along for sure, and enjoy the horticulture as well as the animals. After all, it's all happening at the zoo!

Crystal Pyramid Productions San Diego Video Compan

We loved visiting the San Diego zoo. It's world famous for a reason. We also learned that it's not only a zoo but also a botanical garden. It is stunning to walk around. There is so much nature and beauty aside from the animals. They grow so many different plants and trees there. The bus tours are well worth it to check out the outside of the entire zoo and see animals along the way. Plan to be here for at least 3 hours if not more. Also the zoo allows you to bring food and snacks so you don't have to worry. They're so baby friendly which was great. There's a whole baby station where you can wash your baby bottles if you plan to be there long and need to feed the baby with a clean bottle. I loved it.

Harley Edge

This is the biggest zoo I have ever seen. The ticket is priced fairly at $62. It has more than 3000 animals and is built on a 100 acre land. There is no way you can see all the animals in one day just prioritize the animals you want to see. There is also an option to get an electric scooter for $50 which is very useful if you don’t mind spending a little extra since it is pretty big but I definitely recommend visiting it as it is worth it. In your ticket what is already inclusive is the chair lift, bus ride

Shawn Schmid

Very kid friendly. Lots of activities for young kids to do. Such as theaters, mini playgrounds, picture opportunities etc. My favorite part is riding the air tram which is free with every ticket. Like the fact that parking is free too! No wait to get in even though it was very busy on new years eve. I was able to find parking g and buy a ticket very easily. I walked around for 3 hours with a 5 year old a three year old. Lots to see and do! Masks were not enforced so there is a mix of people who are wearing masks and others who did not even have any on.

Trenton Davis

Not sure

Roberta Weiner

Weekday

Kumar Vaibhav

Reservation recommended

Jesse James White

Reservation recommended

Imran Affani

Visited on

Julia Rosenthal

Visited on

Amy Tryon

Price for adult entry

Marcus Davis

Reservation recommended

Marie Ko

Weekend

Joseph Mason

We visited San Diego for winter break and this was on our list. We have the National Zoo and Baltimore Zoo nearby. I can tell you without a doubt that San Diego zoo is very special and deserving of all the accolades it receives. The bus tour is a must, sit on the right side. The volunteers and staff are very knowledgeable and so friendly. The exhibits themselves are easily navigable and there are so many different species to see. On the comfort front, there are so many spots to sit and relax. Also, I wasn't expecting so many food options in a zoo. There were plenty of options to choose from. We loved walking and seeing the plant life as well. It's gorgeous there. Highly recommend.

Devin Ganka

Visited on

S M

This is the biggest zoo I have ever seen. The ticket is priced fairly at $62. It has more than 3000 animals and is built on a 100 acre land. There is no way you can see all the animals in one day just prioritize the animals you want to see. There is also an option to get an electric scooter for $50 which is very useful if you don’t mind spending a little extra since it is pretty big but I definitely recommend visiting it as it is worth it. In your ticket what is already inclusive is the chair lift, bus ride

Patrick Claude

$31+

Tahsin Hasan

Been to many zoos including DC, Vienna, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, but this zoo at San Diego was the most impressive. Animals looked lively and seems like the zoo does a good job taking care of them. There are buses to get you around the …

Debra Aguilar Garcia

Yes

su mon

Visited on

Manley Clark

Visited on

Ricky Q

Weekend

Jessica Garcia

Very kid friendly. Lots of activities for young kids to do. Such as theaters, mini playgrounds, picture opportunities etc. My favorite part is riding the air tram which is free with every ticket. Like the fact that parking is free too! No …

Eric

Very nice zoo. Many animals. Very clean. There is no unpleasant smell from animals. The toilets are cleaned. There are many toilets on the territory. There are also many places to eat on site. You can buy souvenirs, make a drawing on your face and much more. You can eat very tasty in the restaurant. The food is delicious and everything is fresh. Thank you for such a nice and clean zoo ????

Ben Pederson

Visited on

Zohaib Khan

Visited on

Jennifer Cleary

Reservation recommended

Janice Y

Price for adult entry

Sara AlAhdab

Wait time

Christian Marquez

$31+

Kyle Hanks

Wait time

Kevin Shefferly

Yes

Dexter Davson

No wait