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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A $42.00 value, included in the Go San Diego Card!

 
4.3 stars
San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lions lounge in the grasslands while rhinos and antelopes cool off in a nearby watering hole. All this with no passport necessary. See the best of African wildlife on this memorable safari adventure in a park that's home to more than 3,500 animals.

No need to go all the way to Africa to experience a safari—San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers a very realistic mini-safari excursion that lets you take in all the splendors of the savannah! Step foot inside the Safari Park's 1,800 acres, home to more than 3,500 animals and representing 429 species. Climb aboard the Africa Tram Safari for a quick trip around the park.

The Safari Park is a wildlife preserve that mimics the natural habitats of African and Asian animals. The Safari Park's incredible Lion Camp features a natural exhibit with panoramic views of lions lounging in the grasslands while antelopes and giraffes mingle nearby and rhinos retreat to a watering hole. The 33,000-square-foot enclosure provides guests an opportunity to experience a face-to-face encounter with lions.

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Included Extra(s)

Best Value Ticket includes admission to the Safari Park, the Journey into Africa tour and the Conservation Carousel.
  • Not seasonal
  • Good for families
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations not required

Hours

Journey into Africa tour operates daily from 9:30 am.

Conservation Carousel operates daily from 10:00 am

Closed

Closing times may vary.

Redemption Instructions

Included African Tram Safari (includes unlimited use of Africa Tram Safari snd Conservation Carousel with the Go San Diego Card. Offer not valid for parking, special ticketed events, or rides. Not responsible for lost or stolen cards/tickets. Hand stamp and ticket required for re-entry. The Go San Diego Card is valid from 9:00 am-5:30 pm. During all other times, standard admission will apply.

Address

15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027

Driving Directions

From the North (Southbound): From I-5 (Orange County, Los Angeles), take the State Route 78 East and exit at Oceanside. Proceed East to I-15 South and exit at Via Rancho Parkway. Follow the signs to the Park. From I-15 (Riverside), exit at Via Rancho Parkway and follow the signs east to the Park. From the South (Northbound): From State Route 163 (downtown San Diego, Mission Valley), proceed to I-15 to the Via Rancho Parkway exit. Go east and follow signs to the Park. From I-5 or 805 (Mexico), proceed to State Route 163, then to I-15 North. Exit at the Via Rancho Parkway and follow signs east.

Board one of the park’s trams, and hit the trails to get up-close and personal with African wildlife in a way that would only be possible in Africa! Your guide will spend time pointing out the various animals and habitats you’re seeing, and will let you know how it stacks up to what you might see in the wild. The experience will give you an authentic taste of a real African safari as you cruise the park’s large exhibits and gaze upon herds of curious giraffes, Cape buffalo, ostriches, African cranes, giant rhinos, gazelles, and horned antelope as they strut across their grasslands habitats.

Africa Tram Safari at San Diego Zoo does a great job of condensing the cultures and landscapes of Africa into a micro-experience that will give you a taste of the real thing. You’ll get an up-close look at exactly how large these animals really are and observe some of their more unique behaviors as seen in the wild. Visit the otherwise inaccessible areas of the park from the comfort of your breezy, open-air tram and watch as herds of antelopes prance alongside the vehicle, just as curious about you as you are about them.

Upon returning to “basecamp”, finish off your day meandering through the rest of the zoo’s stunning habitats and paying a visit to the other mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that call the world-famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park home! You won’t be disappointed with the experience, and will go home with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the African Savanna.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very good value would buy again
By Maureen from Antelope, Ca on 3/31/2012
Cons:
none
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations San Diego Zoo Safari Park:

Savings were great. Ease of use was excellent.

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Highlight of our trip!
By Kris the Skeptic Verified Reviewer from Minneapolis, MN on 3/28/2012
Pros:
FUN FOR ALL AGES, Excellent value for cost
Cons:
Wish we had more time,
Best Uses:
Upgrade to caravan,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations San Diego Zoo Safari Park:

We used this everywhere! I'm really glad we did the 5 day over the 3 day too.

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[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Filthy restroom
By liz from san francisco on 7/19/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations San Diego Zoo Safari Park:

enjoy the mini safari kids love it only disgusting part are the filthy restrooms. You should have personnels to clean it all the time . people are coming from all over the country. Disease can spread easy and you make it worse by having dirty disgusting restrooms.Needs to be inspected by the health authorities.

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[22 of 24 customers found this review helpful]

 
Up close and personal
By erh1961 Verified Reviewer from San Diego, Ca on 4/24/2011
Pros:
Awsome visit, Love the free range, Better that any Zoo
Cons:
Dirty restrooms,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations San Diego Zoo Safari Park:

Haven't been to Wild Animal Park in years. My faux Safari experience was a blast! Rhinos, Elephants, Cheetahs and more up close and personal. Loved the fact that most animals were not caged like in a typical zoo. The attempt in creating natural habitat environment was great! Entrance fee was not bad. Food choices and pricing are ok. The only negative: restrooms were disgustingly dirty. I was embarrased.

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Address

15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027

Phone: 760-747-8702

Adult Gate PriceChild Gate Price
$42.00$32.00
 

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