San Diego · SAN DIEGO ZOO TICKETS
One ticket covers the zoo, another covers the Safari Park thirty miles inland, and a few bundle both. These 7 lay out what each admission actually includes and what the combination passes save.
Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo, then explore 100 acres of animal habitats and botanical gardens. See pandas, koalas, gorillas, tigers, and more, with the Guided Bus Tour and Skyfari Aerial Tram included. Plan for hills, crowds, and a full day.
“Wear comfy shoes as it’s a lot of walking but well worth it. Lots of food and toilet stops but food is quite expensive”
Spend a full day at the 100-acre San Diego Zoo, home to more than 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Use the guided bus tour and Skyfari tram to cover ground, then explore areas such as Africa Rocks, Polar Bear Plunge, Elephant Odyssey, and the Galápagos tortoise exhibit at your own pace.
“It was a great time. The zoo wasn't overly crowded. It was my first visit to the zoo and was able to see almost everything.”
Spend one full day at the 100-acre San Diego Zoo, home to more than 4,500 rare and endangered animals. See Galápagos tortoises, polar bears, koalas, gorillas, and Africa Rocks, with admission including the guided bus tour, Express bus, Skyfari tram, and Children’s Zoo.
“There could be better signs for directions at the zoo. Also some staff at different exhibits to give information about the animals”
Spend 2 to 8 hours exploring the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park at your own pace. Your $78 ticket includes admission, animal exhibits, shows, and unlimited Africa Tram rides. Walk among kangaroos, watch giraffes and rhinos, and consider paid safari tours for closer views.
“Like any zoo visit, the animals are sometimes asleep or hiding in their burrows and or enclosures as you tour . But yesterday, I felt like I got to see most of the animals in their habitat. There is also Soo many food and beverage/ snack options throughout the entire park.”
Use one pass for the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, or take two visits to either park. See thousands of rare animals, ride the Zoo buses, Skyfari, and Africa Tram, and enter directly with a mobile ticket. The parks are 35 miles apart, so separate days work best.
“I love to visit zoos wherever my travels take me. The San Diego Zoo and Safari park is the greatest I have ever been in. The variety of animals is breathtaking. This is my second visit to the zoo/park and I recommend it to anyone visiting the SD area.”
Use one ticket for the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, or visit either park twice, within the ticket’s validity period. See koalas, tigers, elephants, lions, and more, with zoo buses, Skyfari, the Africa Tram, Cheetah Run, shows, and 2026’s new Elephant Valley included.
“I thought the price was a discount but it was the same as going to their website or at the gate .”
Choose two to seven San Diego attractions with one mobile pass, then use them within 30 days of your first visit. Options include the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, harbor cruises, museums, bike rentals, speedboats, and more. The Go City app handles tickets, maps, attraction details, and required reservations.
“I would absolutely not recommend the use of this company. I bought the 2 activity pass thru Viator instead of through San Diego Explore Pass and it was a huge regret. We used it for the city cruise whale watching (albeit not easily as I was never able to add the passes to the Read more”
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