San Diego Zoo Safari Park

We recently had the opportunity to Adventure off to this amazing place and honestly we cannot wait to go back. With huge acres of land, more than thousands of animals to see, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a great place for all ages to enjoy and one of the best places to explore while visiting near San Diego. Below you will read our ๐๐๐ก๐ค and ways to ๐๐๐ง๐ before you arrive on your next ๐ธ๐ป๐๐ผโ๐๐โ๐ผ!





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๐ Take a ride on their colorful Conservation ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐น. You can choose to ride a giraffe, rhino, zebra, cheetah, and more. * Unlimited rides for only $6.
๐ Take a ride on their ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the savanna habitats, giving you a chance to connect with wildlife on a closer level. *No reservation required. This is a first come, first served experience and free with paid admission. Separate Safari Rides available for purchase online or onsite. *Ride Approximately takes 25 minutes and is located at the African Outpost.
๐Take a ride on their ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฟ, where you will be able to enjoy 10-12 minutes of unbelievable views in the sky as it rises silently over 400 feet overlooking the Safari Park. *Prices vary, depending on peak times and days; please inquire when at the Park. Due to social distancing, capacity may be limited. Please note: Balloon Safari is subject to closure during inclement weather.
๐ Adventure off to visit their ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐น. Where you will have the opportunity to touch and brush their cute gentle goats! *Free with paid admission. *The Petting Kraal is located in Nairobi Village; hours are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily.
๐ Relax and enjoy some rest time as your little ones can explore their ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ throughout the park. *Listing of Play Areas Below โฌ๏ธ
โจVillage Playground. ๐Location: Nairobi Village.*Open daily and free with paid admission. *This is an interactive play area designed as an African village.
โจMawazo Woods Discovery Area. ๐Location: African Woods. *Open daily and free with paid admission. *Where you can watch your children as they climb and explore in this safari-themed play area.
โจCamp Play Area. ๐Location: Tiger Trail. *Open daily and free with paid admission. *Where you can watch your children climb and slide in a simulated logging camp, hidden within the lush wooded landscape of Tiger Trail.
โจSavanna Cool Zone. ๐Location: Lion Camp. *Free with paid admission, please note: Water elements are turned off during fall & winter season. *You will be able to walk through misty palm trees where you will find three slippery toy critters that spout water.
๐ Go Explore Elephants with a Safari Storyteller; where your guide will share stories and educational information about the Safari Parkโs African elephant herd. *Cost is $15 per person for ages 3 and older. *Tickets and schedule available at Flightline Safari check in booth in Nairobi Village near wayfinding post 6.




The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has several restaurants and lots of gift shops.

You are aloud to bring in your own food and drinks into the park. *Please keep in mind large coolers and glass are prohibited.





San Diego is lucky to have two of the top zoos in the world. Of course, for visitors whose time is limited, you may only have the opportunity to visit one just like we did, but we most definitely are planning to visit the other park soon.





dedicated to playing an instrumental role in helping to bring many species back from the edge of extinction. Every dollar that you spend in the park goes toward operational costs and conservation efforts.
The team at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance cannot do it alone! Their supporters play a crucial role, and they need dedicated partners like us!
You can now join the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance by becoming a member, help fund conservation projects, volunteer your time and knowledge, or partner with them to sustain conservation efforts worldwide. Our support makes a world of difference. Please click on link below for more information. โฌ๏ธ https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
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