Guide Note
The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, and is home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals and 6,500 species of exotic plants.1
Fast Facts
- Established: 1916
- Founded by: Dr. Harry Wegeforth
- Open 365 days a year
- Summer hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.2
- Fall hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.2
- Winter hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2
- Founder's day hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(October 6, 2008 admission free)2
- Adult admission: $24.502
- Child: $16.50 (Ages 3–11)2
- Children 3 years and under free
- Zoo bus: $10.00 per adult, $7.00 per child 3-11 (all day pass)
- Skyfari aerial tram: $3.00
- Parking: Free
- Phone: 619-231-1515
- Toll free: 800-628-3066
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