San Diego Zoo
Balboa Park, San Diego · San Diego · ~4.2 mi from downtown San Diego
OutdoorsSplurge pick
$78 Any Day adult price$78 for a 1-day adult pass
Online Value Days: $73 (Any Day $78) on select dates
The world-famous zoo: 100 acres in Balboa Park, the Skyfari gondola and the bus tour included in admission. The zoo's own ticket page prices the 1-Day Pass at $78 for adults — with online-only Value Days at $73 on select dates.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
The zoo all other zoos are measured against
Crowd
Arrive at opening; the bus tour fills first
Getting there
Bus 7 or 215 to Park Blvd/Zoo Pl
Parking
$16 per car in zoo lots
Accessibility
Hilly; elevators and an accessibility shuttle help