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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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 Welcome to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where life-changing moments happen daily. Set out on safari and discover 1,800 acres of sprawling savannas teeming with wildlife as well as world-class botanical gardens—there’s no place like it on Earth. Encounter rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, and large herds of wildlife roaming together. Journey through bamboo forests and come face-to-face with Sumatran tigers. Hop alongside kangaroos and dive underwater to meet the only two platypuses outside of Australia. And experience the awe-inspiring giants of Elephant valley. When you’re here, you’ll discover adventure is in every moment. And a moment can change a lifetime. 

Neighborhood: North Inland

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd Escondido, CA 92027-9614

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(619) 718-3000 Toll-Free: (800) 407-9534

Please check our website for current hours.

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• Located 30 miles north of downtown San Diego - and well worth the trip!
• The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is open 365 days a year
• Plan a full day & bring walking shoes, sunscreen and water for your adventures
• Safaris do fill up; book online ahead of time to ensure your spot
• Lovely facilities for catered weddings, parties and other group events!

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• Marvel at eagles, owls and an Andean condor at Frequent Flyers
• Visit the World Gardens to see amazing and rare plants
• Autumn Festival On The Weekends From 10/7 -10/29
• Kids Free month with free admission for kids 11 and younger during October

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2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

From Interstate 5 (Los Angeles and Orange County), take the Pershing Drive exit and follow the signs. From Interstate 15 (Escondido and Riverside), take State Route 163 south to the Park Blvd./I-5 South exit. Exit at Park Blvd. Turn left on Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo parking entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

From Interstate 5 (Mexico), take the State Route 163 north exit, then the Zoo/Museums (Richmond Street) exit and follow the signs to the Zoo parking lot.

From State Route 94, proceed into downtown San Diego to 11th Avenue. Turn right on 11th Avenue and proceed north to A Street. Turn right on A Street, and then make a quick left onto Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo parking entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

Parking is free in the lot in front of the Zoo. Additional free parking is available throughout Balboa Park.

It’s easy to get here on public transit. Rapid 215 and Route 7 stop at the Zoo and are an easy connection in downtown from Amtrak and COASTER trains at the Santa Fe Depot, downtown hotels, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Blue, Orange, and Green Line Trolleys and other MTS bus routes. For fare and schedule information, call 511, or visit sdmts.com.

Families Save on MTS Family Weekends! On Saturday and Sunday, two children (12 and under) ride MTS Bus and Trolley routes FREE with a paid adult (18 and over)!

San Diego Zoo App

Apple iOS download here ▸ Android download here ▸

Visiting the Zoo has never been easier, with the San Diego Zoo app! Discover dining, activities, and more with the GPS-enabled map. Get ready for your visit by importing tickets and memberships to the digital wallet, adding your must-see wildlife to the day planner, viewing today's schedule, and much more.

View the San Diego Zoo's classic illustrated map on your mobile or desktop browser. Find your favorite wildlife, plan your visit, and check out all the San Diego Zoo has to offer.

Download the PDF here ▸

Guest Services

Our Guest Services booth is located inside the Zoo, to the left of the Bus Tour entrance. Open daily to closing.

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Guests with Disabilities

The San Diego Zoo welcomes all guests. We have several services to help our guests with disabilities enjoy their visit. The Zoo provides dedicated parking, restrooms, and access to experiences, tour buses, and habitat areas for guests with disabilities. Please note there are steep grades in parts of the Zoo.

Our ADA shuttle service is available on an on-call basis for our guests with mobility-related disabilities and can accommodate all standard wheelchairs and the types of electronic conveyance vehicles (ECVs) allowed on grounds.

Contact any Zoo team member or volunteer to request service and get directions to the nearest pickup location. Space is limited and reserved for those who need it most. Guests who use mobility assistive devices may also refer to the Zoo map for ADA pathways and elevators.

Guest accessibility services and policies▸

Download Accessibility Map for Guests with Disabilities (PDF)▸

Safari Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017

The Safari Park is the San Diego Zoo’s sister park to the northeast in Escondido. Distance between the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 35 miles. Please allow 45 minutes to 1 hour travel time.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

1800 acre wildlife preserve houses over 3500 animals representing 260 species and is a botanical garden.

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Save time: pre-purchase your tickets online , then bypass the front gate when you arrive, and come right in to start your Safari Park adventure!

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a smoke-free facility.

Stroller Rentals: Strollers are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis near the entrance. Availability and price subject to change without notice. You are welcome to bring your own stroller. Rental Prices:  Stroller single: $16 Stroller double: $20

Wheelchair and ECV Rentals: Manual wheelchairs and ECVs (Electronic Conveyance Vehicles) are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis near the entrance. Availability and price subject to change without notice. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchair or ECV. Rental ECVs cannot be accommodated on our shuttles or Africa Tram. Please refer to our Guide for Guests with Disabilities for more information. Rental Prices: Manual wheelchair:  $16 ECV:  $60

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs): For your convenience, ATMs are located at the front entrance (just before the entrance turnstiles), at Park Base, and on the elevator deck.

Kennels:  There are no kennels provided for pets, comfort animals or emotional support animals. We do not offer kennel service at either park. If you will require kennel service during your visit, please use the Contact Us link at the bottom of this page, so we may provide a list of local kennels.  

Lost and Found:  Please visit Park Base if you have lost an item or child. Open daily to closing. After closing, you can inquire about lost items by leaving a voicemail at 619-231-1515, ext. 5267 or via email at [email protected] .

First Aid:  Please visit Park Base. 

Information, Inquiries Regarding Public Transit, and Plant Identification:   Please visit Park Base.

San Diego Zoo App: Navigating the Safari Park has never been easier! Follow the map to find directions to your favorite animal at either the Safari Park or the San Diego Zoo. The GPS-enabled app map will keep you on the right path. Download the app for iPhone or Android.

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Safari MAPS

Find your way.

We want you to enjoy a full day out and not miss any of the amazing things we have on offer. We love to see our guests exploring the safari park and discovering lots of new things to inspire and excite! You can click on our maps below and download them before your visit so you can start to plan your day now.

Our maps are the perfect way to find your way around the Safari, from the Foot Safari to the Safari Drive. You can also pick one up on your arrival to the Safari when you visit.

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Full membership.

Unlimited Safari Access

Enjoy free entry to the Knowsley Safari as many times as you'd like throughout the year with our full membership.

Included with your membership...

An exclusive Membership pack

10% discount in our Restaurant and Gift Shop

Priority booking to out of hours events (e.g Enchanted)

10% off Animal Adoptions and Experiences

20% off Baboon Bus tickets

Unlimited Rides Wristband

Your little monkeys can enjoy our wild rides and amusements with unlimited access when you add on a ride wristband to their membership.

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