San Diego Zoo

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The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing 4,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park leased from the City of San Diego. Its parent organization, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, is a private nonprofit conservation organization, and has one of the largest zoological membership associations in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships, representing more than a half million people.

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This 100-acre (40.5-hectare) park features more than 12,000 rare and endangered animals from around the world, including koalas, polar bears, tortoises, tigers, and more. Don’t miss the endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. These cub siblings are two of only 400–600 Sumatran tigers left on Earth. You can also enjoy interactive shows, animal encounters, and the iconic Skyfari Aerial Tram. Tickets include a complimentary bus tour—helpful for families because the terrain around the zoo is hilly.
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San Diego has long been celebrated for its impressive San Diego Zoo, and while it’s located in the aforementioned Balboa Park, it deserves its own mention. The 100-acre (40.5-hectare) expanse is home to thousands of animals representing more than 800 species. The zoo also operates the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in nearby Escondido, which offers safari-like experiences in a controlled environment. If you want to see both, consider booking a 2-day pass that allows you to visit both over two days.
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Oh yeah, Balboa Park is also home to San Diego Zoo. Did we mention that? Well anyway, add it to your list, because this zoo is a must see in San Diego. The first zoo to introduce cageless, open air exhibits, San Diego Zoo pioneered these natural animal habitats, which are really something to behold. It’s one of the only places outside China where you can spot Giant Pandas, and the zoo offers everything from strolls at sunrise to overnight camping.
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The world-famous zoo tops most sightseeing itineraries for a good reason. With 12,000 animals of more than 650 species, there is plenty to see, including giant panda bears, polar bears, hippos, koalas and Galapagos tortoises. Get access to the entire park and minimize walking with The Skyfari Aerial Tram, a cable car that takes visitors between Front Street (by the new Children’s Zoo) up to Northern Frontier (near Polar Bear Plunge) and back.
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