San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park, very close to the city. We found the cheapest ticket on China-TravelNote for 315 yuan per person. We bought our tickets right at the zoo entrance, and they were instantly issued. Simply scanning the barcode on our e-ticket allowed us entry, eliminating the need to wait in line. Perhaps because it was the weekend, the line was incredibly long...

It is really very big, and the cages for each animal are also very well made, with a large area, good environment, and close distances but unable to touch, so the animals here are in very good condition.

The brochure says the San Diego Zoo has over 3,500 animals, but! Perhaps because the environment is so well-maintained, and the zoo is so large, many animals are hard to find. I often see descriptions outside but can't find the corresponding animals. Seeing even half of them is a good thing... I can't help but sigh, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them..."

When we walked to the cheetah exhibition hall, we saw a cheetah lazily basking in the sun. But not far away, there was a dog in his cage! It was such a pleasant surprise to see a dog and a cheetah raised together.

When we were about to leave, we saw the keeper go in. We thought it was feeding time, but the keeper called the dog and the cheetah over one after another, put a rope on them, and led them out! Yes, they really led them out! The dog and the cheetah swaggered across the road to the small yard on the other side to perform a behavioral show for some dollar players. Later I learned that it would cost about 800 dollars just to watch this behavioral show, which lasted only more than ten minutes, and it was just a close-up view... I really don’t understand the world of rich people. If I had this budget, I would rather fly to Namibia to pet a leopard... It was really exciting. The closest distance to the cheetah was about 5 meters~

Another thing that surprised me was that you can bring your dog to the San Diego Zoo! The sculptures in the zoo are also very cute.

I really came back with the kids!

It turns out that pie really does fall from the sky!

There really is a free lunch in the world!

I originally wanted to buy a hot dog to fill my stomach and go out for dinner!

Unexpectedly, the store closed down. Just when we were disappointed

But the staff are so nice!

They actually gave one to us!

Every bite is so precious and delicious!

To be honest, Jayven is not that interested in animals!

Not particularly excited!

Fortunately, what makes the ticket worthwhile is that there is a free cable car and a point-to-point double-decker bus in the park!

Jayven actually likes riding two modes of transportation.

The zoo is quite large, but there aren't many animals, just one kangaroo. Compared to Australia, the Australians are very nice and greet most people they see. Jayven, on the other hand, was ignored when he said hello...

I still prefer Australia!

The huge free parking lot was basically full. The ticket price was 54 yuan for adults and free for children. There were many kindergartens and primary schools organizing group activities. It felt crowded but not crowded. I took a map after the door and started to tour. The park didn't look big, but the overall layout was well-organized and the museum area was reasonably designed. I went in at around 12 o'clock and was exhausted by 5 o'clock in the afternoon. There were still some areas that I didn't visit.

I walked around for 5/6 hours and felt a sense of harmony. All the animals did not seem to be locked in cages. They were all arranged in venues that imitated the environment they live in. It completely subverted my previous concept of a zoo.

This is the best zoo I've ever been to. It completely changed my understanding of zoos. There are tropical rainforests, desert greenery, and creatures that fly, swim, and crawl on the ground. Highly recommended.

I had actually planned to visit the botanical garden next door to the zoo, but it was already late when we left, so I gave up. Perhaps because I've been to so many zoos before, the San Diego Zoo didn't seem particularly special, so I just treated it like a park. I'd never seen a flamingo before.

Very good, very practical! ! ! So practical that I can't help but shout! ! ! It's really a hornet's nest! !

The zoo is enormous, and a complete tour takes about two hours. Alternatively, you can take a guided bus tour. The park features numerous trails, including the Tiger Trail, the Monkey Trail, and the Hippo Trail. Strolling through the lush greenery feels like being transported to a tropical rainforest—quite relaxing. Zoo admission is $54 for adults and $44 for children. A two-visit ticket (two zoos, two safari parks, or one zoo and one safari park) costs $86.40 for adults and $76.40 for children. Don't forget to say hello to giant panda Baiyun and her cubs, and get some gifts.

I walked a lot and saw many animals I had never seen before.

I misread it, I went to the zoo, not this one, and I haven't deleted it yet. 😓

A very comprehensive and well-established zoo with a good scale, variety, and experience! The animals are also very energetic, making it a great place to spend a day!

It's a great zoo with many animals and complete facilities.

The San Diego Zoo is quite large, and a full visit should take two to three hours. The tour bus terminal is on the right hand side of the park. From there, you can comfortably view the animals and listen to the guides' explanations (all in English). It was quite hot when I visited, and the animals seemed rather lazy; most were asleep, including lions, tigers, alpacas, and koalas. The monkeys were the most lively, jumping up and down in the trees.

The characteristic of the San Diego Zoo is that the park is well designed and it is easy to get lost. When you get lost, you can constantly see new animals and the interaction with animals is also very good.

Absolutely amazing! It's said to be the top zoo in the US. Admission is a bit pricey, but I was able to spend a whole day there, so it was worth it. Although it's a zoo, the botanical gardens are beautifully landscaped, including a greenhouse housing epiphyllums. Highly recommended.

I personally didn't like this zoo at all. It was incredibly huge. From a convertible, I could only see a few scattered animals from a distance. The whole trip was quite slow and I wouldn't recommend it. If you really like zoos, I recommend the San Diego Zoo.

It's still a pretty good zoo. I especially like the Australian area and the koalas...

I got an annual pass and took my kids there three or four times a year. I don't know why, but every time I go to the zoo, I feel sad. I see so many animals caged and deprived of their freedom. The San Diego Zoo is probably one of the largest zoos in the world, so if you have the chance to visit San Diego and have enough time, go and see it.

The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world and the best zoo in the United States. It has the most advanced management facilities in the world and houses more than 800 species and tens of thousands of animals. It is located in Balboa Park where we visited yesterday. There is a huge parking lot at the entrance and parking is free.

Due to its vast size, it's difficult to explore the park in a single day by foot. There are three types of transportation within the park: a circular sightseeing bus at the entrance, a cable car that traverses the park, and a kangaroo bus that takes you around the Australian section. We first took the sightseeing bus to explore the park, familiarizing ourselves with the topography and distribution, and planning our next route. The bus has two levels, with separate lines for the upper and lower levels. Since everyone wants to ride the upper level, you might have to wait a few more times. However, the lower level also has the advantage of being less exposed to the sun. Some animal areas, such as the elephant area, can be fully explored from the bus. After the sightseeing bus returns to the starting point, we continue in a clockwise direction to the 8 o'clock cable car station, exploring the area. The cable car runs through the park to the bottom, passing above the jungle of the zoo. Watching the animals walk below is like walking through the Amazon rainforest, and the surrounding area offers a panoramic view of Balboa Park's iconic architecture. After disembarking, we visited the polar bear and deer enclosures at the far end of the zoo, located at 12 o'clock. We then continued in a clockwise direction to the 3 o'clock Australian section. In the Australian area, you can take a kangaroo bus to go around the local area and take a closer look. Some venues, such as the rhino area, are enough to be seen on the bus. There are also large areas that the bus cannot reach waiting for you to explore.

The zoo's most popular "Panda Area" requires a bit of legwork, as its exhibit is located right in the center. The Panda Enclosure is a one-way street, with staff guiding you along the way. Once you reach the panda enclosure, the crowds stop immediately. Three zoos in the United States currently have pandas: San Diego, Atlanta, and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Pandas are treated like superstars at these zoos. The zoo offers interactive programs, including scheduled feedings, scheduled animal shows, and this theater performance. The show wasn't particularly impressive, but the finale was unforgettable. The host invited the children to the stage to participate, and a group of them, including Tuanzi, rushed up. Then, the host began handing out props, each of them receiving a worm pupa. The children reluctantly and tremblingly accepted it. The host then explained that the pandas were edible, explaining a lengthy speech that I didn't quite understand. In the end, the host ate the pandas themselves and then proceeded to encourage the children to do the same, which was a complete commotion. This insect pupa is no longer alive, likely meant for bird feeding. Tuanzi definitely wouldn't dare eat it, and neither would the other kids. The host then encouraged the children to let their parents eat it. Oh my god, what the heck is this? In the end, even with Tuanzi's permission, ours still ended up in the bird's stomach! Thank you, Tuanzi, for not forcing your dad to eat the insect!

I went there once. There wasn't much to see other animals, mainly to see the pandas. Baiyun and Gaogao. But they were getting a bit old, and it seemed like they weren't getting along, so they looked listless. The other animals were free to see, but you had to queue for them, and I only saw them for a short while. It felt like they were sent there as gifts, which was heartbreaking. I felt like they must be lonely and isolated. Later, when I returned to China, I went specifically to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base to see the pandas. It was truly a wonderful place! They had pandas from newborns to giant pandas! The little ones were so cute! The big ones were also very active and strong, completely different from Baiyun and Gaogao.

It's one of the largest zoos in the US, but it's not as big as the zoos in China. It's not very big. The only thing it has is pandas, but there are so many in China, but here you can only see two.

There might be a lot of species, but not many of each type. Plus, it's autumn, so many animals are hiding. It felt like visiting a garden without animals, and I was completely puzzled the entire time. It was also very windy, and the cable car was closed, so I ended up taking a tour bus, which left halfway through.

One of North America's most worthwhile zoos, this one offers close-up encounters with guests. Experience the lightning-fast cheetahs that can zip by in a flash, and enjoy a variety of shows and exhibits featuring tigers, elephants, and other animals. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an open-air zoo where you can get up close and personal with giraffes, lions, and rhinos via trams, caravans, and other tours. You can also enjoy unexpected animal encounters on foot, including discovering rare species like red river hogs and ring-tailed lemurs.



It's a great place to take children to see the animals. The zoo is about a 40-minute drive north of downtown San Diego. You can drive yourself and book your tickets in advance. You can book tickets directly in China; we booked through Lazy Cat Travel for 326 yuan each. The electronic ticket exchange voucher was very convenient.



Tips:

● San Diego Zoo Safari Park is approximately 40 miles from the cruise ship terminal

● Child seats and wheelchairs are available for rental in the square near the zoo entrance

● You need to book your tickets in advance if you want to go, but you can also buy them on site.

● Africa Tram is recommended

● Experience the lightning-fast speed of cheetahs in the Cheetah Safari area

● Tiger Keeper Talk: Learn about the habits of Sumatran tigers.

● Elephant Valley: Watch elephants

The zoo is not big, but it has some animals unique to the Southern Hemisphere, such as flamingos.

This is a very nice zoo with a good route design, lots of animals, and most importantly, no odor. Great.

There are not many animals, not many animals, not many animals. You can take the bus inside the park to visit

The zoo is quite large and has many kinds of animals. It is worth a visit if you like watching animals or bring children.

There's not much to say, you must go, it's a world-class zoo, just go in and don't buy private guide tickets or anything like that, it's boring.

Suitable for children, animals are also very loving ~ you can get close to them

This was the first attraction I visited when I first came to the United States. There were many animals there, and the ones that impressed me the most were the California condors, golden pythons, and koalas.

The best zoo has plenty of space for all kinds of animals

The only thing I had to queue for was the giant pandas, which wasn't really worth it...

I'd heard of the iconic San Diego Zoo and had been looking forward to it. However, I was a little disappointed when I finally arrived. The park is small, and there aren't many animals, with only one or two of each species. It's a far cry from the Beijing Zoo. But thinking back to its century-long history, and seeing the intricate and thoughtful design 20 years ago, I'd definitely fall in love with it.

A completely different zoo experience, allowing children to experience various animals more closely

Because Alice and Young had other plans in the morning, Howie and I went to the San Diego Zoo today.



This plan is not what most people would plan. Normally, you should stay in San Diego for at least three days, but since we had limited time this time and only stayed in San Diego for one day, we could only choose between Sea World and the zoo.



KK is not very interested in the Ocean World, although the Ocean World here is said to be particularly good. However, because KK has already visited Hong Kong Ocean World, Shenzhen Ocean World and Dalian Ocean World in the past two years, he is a little visually fatigued.

The night before, the four of us were at the front desk talking about the shark show at SeaWorld San Diego. Alice and Young had seen it on a previous visit and thought it was amazing, so they wanted to see it again. The helpful foreigner at the front desk overheard us and told us that the shark show had been closed (apparently because it was too cruel and would not be running again).

This is just one less reason to go to Sea World.

There are many types of tickets for the San Diego Zoo, probably the differences are due to the different buses.

Howie and I bought an adult one-day pass for $41 per person, which included the tour bus, the kangaroo bus, and the cable car.

In addition to the one-day pass, you can also buy a show, which seems to be $10 per person.



But I don't recommend buying that ticket, because the show we watched was only about ten minutes long. It was the kind where you sit in your seats and watch a movie clip (we watched a short clip from the cartoon movie "When the Christmas Comes", about 8 minutes long) and some air conditioning. It was not very interesting.

I don’t know how many of my friends like to watch American TV series. The San Diego Zoo is where Marcel, the monkey played by Ross in "Friends", was taken in.

As soon as you enter the zoo, the Skyfari cable car station is on your left.



Because we saw some people queuing up, and we arrived relatively early (around 10 o'clock), Howie and I discussed it and decided to take the cable car there first. Otherwise, when we couldn't walk anymore and wanted to go to the other end of the cable car, there might be a lot of people queuing up.



The fact proves that this is correct. So it is recommended to take the cable car directly after entering the zoo.

When you get tired of walking around, there are many Kangaroo Buses on the roadside, which are included in the one-day pass.

You can take that bus to a small area.

KK particularly likes this double-decker bus and thinks it is very cool.

At first we thought the bus was not included in our ticket, but later we found out that it seemed to be included in our ticket, so we lined up.

After queuing up and passing the ticket inspection, we will get a stamp on the back of our hand after checking that our ticket is eligible. We can then go to queue up with this stamp.



Those who wanted to sit on the bus had to queue up on the first and second floors respectively. There were slightly fewer people queuing on the first floor, but since everyone was queuing up, KK wanted to sit upstairs, where the view might be better, so he went to queue upstairs and went directly to the second floor of the bus.

The zoo is very small and not worth visiting.

There are many animals, and children especially like it. It is a good park.

This place is really big and well done. We did not take the park bus, but walked the whole way and had lunch in the leisure area.

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Known as a world-renowned zoo, it's home to the first pair of giant pandas donated by China to the United States. When the pair gave birth to their cubs, Americans excitedly displayed signs reading, "Giant pandas aren't just born in China!"

It takes a day to visit. It's worth it to get up close and personal with the animals.

It is known as the largest zoo. It is recommended to buy a ticket plus an internal round-trip bus and an aerial cable car package.

The first time I went to a zoo, I didn’t go outside to see the animals in the cages, but I went inside the cages to see the animals!

It's a pretty big zoo. The highlight is, of course, the two giant pandas. There are also koalas and white bears. The line to see the pandas was really long. When I went, one panda was chewing on bamboo and the other was pooping, haha!

The zoo has beautiful natural scenery, a wide variety of animals, and a natural environment suitable for animals to live and grow. It is large and has good service facilities.

You can also invite friends to visit the National Zoo halfway up the mountain of Our Lady of Mount. The ticket price is about 3,000 pesos (about 30 yuan). Various special animals from South America and many animals from all over the world can be seen here.

The animals in the zoo don’t have many special features, but bird watching is definitely better. You can observe the birds up close. People enter a large cage and the birds fly around their heads.

I especially like the zoos in various areas. I like to go in and see all kinds of small animals.

Of all the zoos I've visited, the one in SD is definitely my favorite. It's so well-designed and compact, and the vegetation and terrain change depending on the area, giving you a sense of adventure. Plus, the souvenirs are all so cute. Zoos are always fun to visit, watching all sorts of silly and cute animals goofing around, walking, fighting... It makes me think the world is still so beautiful and magical.



Although it is much smaller than Safari Zoo, I couldn’t walk anymore after reaching the elephant area.

But it's really hard to park at SD Zoo.

I highly recommend this one. I've been to quite a few zoos, and I can say the San Diego Zoo is the best planned and most beautiful of them all. The tour route is also very interesting. It takes full advantage of the terrain, nestled against the mountain, and the monkeys have real trees to play with. The park's greenery is also beautiful. It's a combination zoo and botanical garden. When you enter the park in the morning, you can take the zoo's double-decker tour bus for a general overview of the zoo's topography. The bus includes a staff guide, and the tour lasts about an hour.

There is an aerial cable car in the northeast corner of the zoo, from which you can overlook the zoo and the surrounding Balboa Park from the sky. The cable car can then take you to the front gate of the park.

There are also small shops selling cold drinks and snacks everywhere, making it very convenient to get supplies.

My son likes it very much. It is very big, but there are free tour buses with kangaroos jumping, double-decker tour buses to ride, and a cable car from the zoo entrance to the Arctic area, so it is not tiring.

One of the world's most famous zoos. Also note that there are two zoos in San Diego. The San Diego Zoo is a regular zoo located in the city. The other is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a wildlife park located in Escondido, north of San Diego.

The landmark building in front of the park was occupied by people taking wedding photos

At the entrance, the lady in front of me gave me a discount coupon, which saved me $20. First of all, please allow me to express my gratitude to this lady and, through her, to her family! Secondly, if you plan to visit the zoo, remember to download the discount coupon from the official website. Remember, remember

As soon as I entered the zoo, a group of flamingos appeared before my eyes. Their red feathers looked fake, but later I saw that they were indeed real.

The San Diego Zoo has the most advanced management system in the world. The most famous one is the Primate Gallery which brings together various monkeys. You can see various monkeys here. Please note that the one eating in the picture is the global spokesperson of the selfie artifact, not a new species of monkey.

Another treasure of the zoo is our big bear

Because the zoo is so large, they have tour buses that explain the animals in each park. Visitors can get off the bus and explore each park. I later discovered that it's much easier to just walk and explore, but waiting in line for the bus wasted a lot of time. I had never seen some of the animals in the zoo before, which was a bit exciting. The panda exhibit was the only place with a long line, so our national treasure is truly popular.

I've never really been interested in zoos, but before I came here, my American host highly recommended it, so I figured I'd check it out. There are two types of tickets: one for the full admission, and one that adds a 4D movie for an additional $5. Reservations are required for the Ice Age ride, but not for the others, and the ticket is valid for a single visit.

The zoo also sells two-day tickets. I didn't understand it the first time, thinking it was so big that I needed two days. It's indeed huge when I walked in, but after looking around, I didn't think there was anything special. I think half a day would be enough to see it all. The full ticket includes a ride, as walking is tiring. Finally, you have to take the cable car to the exit gate. If you're not a huge animal lover, there's really no need to come.

There are pandas and koalas, the pandas are so cute...

It has basically every kind of animal from all over the world (minus the Philippine tarsiers, as they are not allowed in the Philippines).

There was no time to go to the safari park. The funny thing was that we had to queue for half an hour to see pandas abroad.

For adults, this is a place you can spend half a day. After seeing so many animals, the longest queue was still for our panda cubs, which made me feel very proud.

What surprised me most was that this was not only a zoo, but also a super interesting botanical garden. There were many exotic tropical and subtropical plants that I had never seen before, which was completely beyond my imagination!

I've been to the largest zoo I've ever been to. You can walk around it for a long time, drinks can be refilled for free, and the annual pass for locals is very cheap.

The zoo's design is more appealing than the animals. I recommend the Lost Forest, which evokes a jungle adventure. Don't expect to see the tigers up close. The pandas are long, and the wait is about 30-40 minutes. If you're looking to see the pandas, it's best to go there first. The $42 entrance fee includes the zoo's cable car and a guided bus tour, so if you don't want to waste money, give it a try. Overall, it was average. While the park design is noteworthy, I wouldn't go back. The price is four times that of the Berlin Zoo, but the animals are so lifeless. I wouldn't recommend it.

PS If you drive there yourself, you must go early. My classmates and I arrived around 12 o'clock in the morning, and we spent an hour looking for a parking space.



Also note that there are two zoos in San Diego. The San Diego Zoo is a regular zoo located in the city of San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a wildlife park located in Escondido, north of San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, with a ticket price of 28, is worth a visit. It is not far from the city.

The title of the best zoo in the world is not for nothing, especially the Bird Park, which is so fascinating that you can't help but linger.

The San Diego Zoo is very famous, especially because CCTV's online panda channel links to its official website, which has numerous cameras and allows you to see many of the animals online. Of course, China also donates giant pandas to the zoo. The giant and red pandas in the China Garden are truly the most popular in the entire zoo! People flock there. I definitely prefer the zoo there to the more famous Sea World.

There are so many animals from the other side of the world I've never seen before. It felt like I was in the Lion King's amusement park. There's Timon, Puff, Zazu, baboons, lions, and so much more... Besides the freshness of the animals (and their lively presence), the most unique thing about the animals is that each one has a beautifully designed home. If you look closely, many of them were built with donations.

When you visit the zoo, not only will staff members help you take photos, but they will also often take the initiative to tell you stories about the animals in front of you, such as how the bobcat and his lover living in two different zoos is the tragedy of long-distance love...

Overall, it's definitely worth a visit, especially with kids. I didn't include many photos, but there are actually quite a few animals. It's a truly capricious zoo, with no categorization of animals. A giraffe here, a crocodile there. Just haphazardly placed. Many are even mixed. I loved it, though, as many were my first time seeing them in person.

There are many animals that are not found in Chinese zoos. The various landscaping are great and very clean. Recommended!

The San Diego Zoo claims to be one of the largest zoos in the world, with the world's most advanced management facilities. Animal exhibition areas such as cheetahs and musk oxen are crowded with people.

Many people visit San Diego and visit this zoo. It's not entirely wild. There's only one African area where you can ride a car to see free-range animals. You can also take an open-top car to touch giraffes, but you can only touch giraffes (this is an extra fee). I didn't really like it. The free-range animals in this area are just rhinos and deer, no tigers or anything like that. It's boring. The rest of the area is full of captive animals. It's not as good as the San Diego Zoo.

There are also some animal shows inside, and you can check the time at the entrance. One was a cheetah running, just to show off its speed. The cheetah was as docile as a puppy and very thin, not at all the majestic I'd imagined. It was just okay... so I didn't even bother to take out my phone to take a picture.

The San Diego Zoo is quite famous, and we went there because of its reputation. It is divided into different areas. The zoo is very large and has birds, monkeys, reptiles, and wild animals. We went to see the little koalas, and they looked very cute. It was winter and the weather was a bit cold, so we used a fire to keep the koalas warm. Friends who like animals should still go and see it.

Americans love this zoo. Why? Because of the Chinese giant pandas.

One of the most famous zoos in the United States, and perhaps even the world. Admission is $46 for adults and $36 for children. Adding the safari park entrance fee brings the total to $82 for adults and $64 for children.

Regular Zoo, not much new, not very interested in animals, but there are some new animals I haven't seen before

After visiting the San Diego Zoo, I realized that zoos around the world are all pretty much the same: animals are kept in enclosures with signage for visitors to see. I'm starting to regret spending the 46 bucks on the ticket. Next time I go, I'll definitely go to a safari park.

The biggest highlight was seeing live pandas abroad. I felt that their lives in foreign countries were happier than at home.

The largest zoo in the United States, and a zoo with pandas, is particularly rare. The queues to see the pandas are super long, and the treatment they receive is even higher than that of world stars, so the pandas have to act like big names and ignore tourists.

Although this place is not big, there are many animals to see. It seems that there are a lot of monkeys, all kinds of monkeys. The most important one is of course our national treasure, Baiyun and her precious little gift. Hehe, but they are all so dirty, not white at all.

Before coming to the US, local friends told me it was a very interesting zoo because you could see pandas. There are two ways to visit the zoo: 1. Take the bus inside the zoo. The tour takes 40 minutes and goes around the zoo. I recommend riding on the second floor. 2. Walk. Inside the zoo, there's a coin-pressing machine. Put in two quarters and a penny, and you'll have a commemorative coin! There's a shop at the entrance where you can buy keychains. If you find it expensive, making a few coins as gifts for friends is also a great idea!

This nationally renowned zoo is undoubtedly best known for its pandas, the animals from China. There was a long line at the panda enclosure when I visited. The zoo's other animals and the park's landscape are also worth seeing.