About this site
Major zoological park in Balboa Park operated by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Wildlife & Aquariums
San Diego Zoo
San Diego · United States
USATicket required32.7353° N · 117.1490° WZoo
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Daily hours vary seasonally; use the official date-specific calendar. Summer 2026 schedules include 9:00 AM–8:00 PM on selected dates.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes.
Getting there
- Public transport
- MTS Rapid 215 and Route 7 stop at the Zoo and connect with downtown rail/trolley services.
- Parking
- Paid Zoo parking began January 5, 2026. Current rate is $16 per automobile/motorcycle per day and $44 for oversized vehicles; additional Balboa Park parking is available.
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking, restrooms, habitat routes and tour-bus access are available. An on-call complimentary ADA shuttle serves guests with mobility-related disabilities; some areas have steep grades.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Official channels
Map & location
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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