Real Travelers who have been to San Diego Zoo
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Traveling Kings said…’s largest urban cultural park. It is the home to 15 museums, plus the San Diego Zoo. We had scoped out a… continue reading »
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Traveling Kings said
… are for tomorrow, our last full day in San Diego. We had been planning all along to visit the San Diego Zoo’s Wild… continue reading »
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travelbyrv said….. interesting concept... what a great idea ! Tomorrow it's Seaworld or the San Diego Zoo.. either… continue reading »
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Convey Family said….Tuesday - Jane went to the San Diego Zoo and Craig, Vara, Rhyanna and Candice went on the Historic Trolley Tour… continue reading »
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Malcolm said… for the day trip to various locations (eg. Legoland, San Diego Zoo, etc). We left soon enough, but didn… continue reading »
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Traveling Kings said
… and are genuinely nice people.We walked up to the World Famous San Diego Zoo (that’s not my description… continue reading »
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Travelling Family said…. Sunday is spent out at San Diego Zoo. This Zoo is renowned as one of the best in the world, and I… continue reading »
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Mike & Jackie said…We’d heard so much about San Diego Zoo and it being one of the best in the world… continue reading »
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forehowe said… bay cruise.Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are real treasures. The plants, architecture… continue reading »
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Mr V said…. We toured Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego and the surrounding area is a very nice… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for San Diego Zoo
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San Diego Zoo
"Nice educational day"
Had to get up and be at the bus stop around 8:30am (I think). The first bus was full, so had to wait for a second one which was running late. Arr...
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San Diego Zoo
"Interesting but mildly disappointing"
We have concluded that zoos are for kids and parents with kids. There is no doubt that the animals are well cared for and well presented and I foun...
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More information on San Diego Zoo
Originally opened in 1915, the San Diego Zoo has become one of the largest and most famous zoos in the world. The zoo holds over 4,000 animals on 100 acres of land, which includes a botanical garden, African rainforest and free-slight aviaries. Among the animals here are gorillas, giant tortoises, giant pandas and many endangered species. Visitors can view the park via a tram, sky-lift or bus tour, and spend an entire day touring the 10 separate environmental habitats.
Rooms:
149 unitsPrice
Admission $21 adults, $14 children 3-11, free for military in uniform. The "Best Value" package (admission, guided bus tour, round-trip Skyfari aerial tram) $32 adults, $29 seniors, $20 childrenCredit Cards Accepted
AE, DISC, MC, VDirections
Bus: 7, 7A/B. Interstate 5 south to Pershing Dr., follow signs
Area
At Wilmot
Hours
Sept to mid-June daily 9am-4pm (grounds close at 5 or 6pm); mid-June to Aug daily 9am-8pm (grounds close at 9pm)
Pets
Pets accepted ($50 fee)
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Originally opened in 1915, the San Diego Zoo has become one of the largest and most famous zoos in the world. The zoo holds over 4,000 an...
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forehowe said
… bay cruise.Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are real treasures. The plants, architecture… continue reading »
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… him a big fat yummy cake from Extraordinary Desserts but he said they are not allowed to accept gifts… continue reading »
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