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THINGS
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Santa
Diego Zoo at Balboa Park
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San Diego Zoo is the largest
and most visited zoo in California. A
trip to the San Diego Zoo is going to take a full day.
There are over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species
housed in the zoo.
Plan on walking several miles before you done seeing all
the exhibits. If all this sounds too much for you them
there is a 40-minute guided tour bus that lets you see
most of the park while seated.
If your not afraid of heights the San Diego Zoo also has
an overhead gondola lift called the Skyfari. Finally the
zoo also has express busses that stop at different locations
around the park allowing you to be dropped off at distant
areas of the park without a long hike.
The San Diego Zoo is big, with over 100 acres of park
to explore. Chances are you are not going to see everything
in one visit and will return again and again. Take advantage
of discount offers and weekend packages to make the most
out of your trip to the San Diego Zoo.
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San
Diego 3-for-1 Pass - For less than the combined
price of general admissions, the San Diego 3 for 1 is
valid for unlimited entry for five days from first use
to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
and SeaWorld San Diego. This is
the best deal for someone planning a vacation in San Diego.
Click
here to buy tickets. |
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San Diego Zoo entrance |
Things
to do and see San Diego Zoo include thenewest attraction
is Elephant Odyssey, a $45 million 7-acre mostly outdoor
habitat designed to enclose the zoo's eight elephants. The
elephant 2.5-acre habitat is divided into three yards that
can be opened into one large yard for the entire herd to
wander.
Monkey Trails and Forest Tales:
Monkey Trails utilizes a new method of displaying tree climbing
animals- by climbing up an elevated walkway throughout the
exhibit. Some of the horticultural highlights in Monkey
Trails include a fiscus tree, cycads, and the ever colorful
bog garden.
Panda Research Station: One of the most popular places in
the zoo. In addition to being able to view this rare animal
species, the Giant Panda Discovery Center has interactive
exhibits that let the visitor experience first hand what
the animals smell and sound like.
Polar Bear Plunge: Over 30 species in this area of the zoo,
Polar Bear Plunge houses an array of animals representing
the arctic. The main animals in the area are the polar bears,
Kalluk, and Chinook. By walking down polar bear path, an
underwater viewing area is available to view the polar bears
swimming.
Ituri Forest: Based upon the real forest in Africa,
this exhibit houses different animal species from the forests
of Africa. Animals such as Allen's Swamp Monkey, spotted-necked
otters, and giant forest buffalo can be found coexisting
within the exhibit. |
San Diego Zoo Balboa Park |
Pink
Pink Flamingo's San Diego Zoo |
San
Diego Zoo Back Stage Pass - During this intimate
two-hour experience, you'll be treated like a VIP as we
introduce you to furry, feathered, and scaly critter celebrities
in our private show area. You'll even meet an animal star-in-training!
Next, stroll over to our rhino exhibit to have an extremely
close encounter of the friendly kind with two of the Zoo's
biggest personalities. More
information. |
The 100-acre San Diego
Zoo is operated by the not-for-profit Zoological Society
of San Diego.
The Zoological Society, dedicated to the conservation of
endangered species and their habitats, engages in conservation
and research work around the globe and is responsible for
maintaining accredited horticultural, animal, library, and
photo collections.
The San Diego Zoo is located near downtown San Diego in
Balboa Park. The zoo can be reached by car and public transportation
from most downtown San Diego hotels.
San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive San Diego, CA 92101 |
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Los
Angeles Zoo located
in Griffith Park and is home to over nearly 1000
animals |
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