San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket
Overview
The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. 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 curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species.
The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.
Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- *Unlimited use of Skyfari Aerial Tram
- *Unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour
- Tickets good one year from original date of purchase
✗ Not Included
- Food and drink
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Parking Fees - beginning January 5, 2026 Balboa Park charges a flat rate of $16 per vehicle, per day
Itinerary
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental at the front plaza near the entrance
- Please visit the San Diego Zoo's website for more information on complimentary timed tickets and standby lines for the giant panda viewing
- Giant Panda Timed Tickets are only available on Saturdays and Sundays at the San Diego Zoo on the same day as your visit. These tickets are complimentary, limited, and first come, first served. Simply scan the ticket QR code on the sign at the main entrance of the Zoo, select an available time, and head to the Timed Ticket line at Denny Sanford Panda Ridge at your designated time. You may also seek assistance with timed tickets at any Admissions Booth
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Special Instructions
This is a direct entry ticket, no need to exchange for tickets at Will Call. For general information, call (619) 231-1515 or visit sandiegozoo.org.
Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit. No refunds or exchanges. Reservation amendments not required for entry within one year of purchase.
COVID Update: Please check our website to confirm whether we are currently open.
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