San Diego Zoo tours and tickets

San Diego Zoo questions, answered

What is the best tour of San Diego Zoo?

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour is the highest ranked option, scoring 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,805 traveler reviews, from $36 per person. We rank 22 experiences at San Diego Zoo in San Diego, and San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket and 2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches are the closest alternatives.

How much do San Diego Zoo tickets and tours cost?

$4 is the lowest entry price we track, on Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Final pricing is confirmed on the booking screen before payment.

How long should I spend at San Diego Zoo?

The experiences we rank run about 2.3 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair San Diego Zoo with other San Diego highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is San Diego Zoo worth visiting?

San Diego Zoo holds a 4.7 out of 5 traveler rating from 8,118 reviews. Across the 22 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 86 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a San Diego Zoo booking?

20 of the 22 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is San Diego Zoo?

San Diego Zoo is in San Diego, United States at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, California, 92101. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near San Diego Zoo?

San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. Outty ranks every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your San Diego Zoo slot.