San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an 1,800-acre wildlife park, is home to more than 3,600 animals representing over 300 species. More than 1 million guests each year see wildlife in herds of mixed species, in expansive savanna habitats. The Safari Park also maintains a vast accredited botanical collection of more than 1.3 million plant specimens, representing over 3,700 species. Guests are invited to take part in thrilling safari experiences and create lasting memories, while supporting San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s conservation efforts to save wildlife worldwide.
Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the Safari Park.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental at the front plaza near the entrance
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is approximately 40 miles from downtown San Diego
What To Expect
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Step into an adventure like no other! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience, where herds of animals roam sprawling savanna habitats in an 1,800-acre reserve. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by tram, *wildlife safari truck, *electric cart, *zip line, and more—all with expert guides providing fascinating and educational wildlife insights. See lions lounging, antelope and giraffes grazing, storks and crowned cranes roaming, rhinos wallowing, and a family herd of African elephants foraging and playing. Come face-to-face with rare Sumatran tigers, before strolling among kangaroos in Walkabout Australia. Become wildlife allies, and discover the adventure of conservation in action at this leading-edge wildlife park. A full day of active fun awaits! *additional fees apply
What‘s Included
**All Animal Exhibits and Shows
*Unlimited rides on the Africa Tram
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drink
Parking (additional fees)
Special ticketed experiences, exhibits, and events do not apply
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket
Reviews
386 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ticket Access Issue Resolved Quickly, Smooth Visit Overall
Alisa Y,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I booked the San Diego Safari Park tickets through Viator. About three days before the event, I received an email saying my tickets were ready, but when I clicked the email link, the tickets were not accessible. I had to contact customer service through the online chat, and they provided me with a working link. After that, everything went smoothly and the tickets worked without any issues for entry. As for the park itself, it was a good experience, but I personally felt it had fewer animals compared to the San Diego Zoo near Balboa Park. The highlights here were the variety of birds, platypus, kangaroos, and many African animals. The tram ride was interesting, but it stayed quite far from the animals, so most of the time we could only view them from a distance. Overall, Viator customer service resolved the ticket issue quickly, and the visit itself was smooth.
disappointed
Kelly S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00a lot of walking, animals are far from one another, Not many animals to see. The train ride was nice.
Seamless Experience
Shannon H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Save time by buying tickets before you arrive - skip the line and go straight to the gate. It does not get any better than that!
The zoo on my bucket list!
2208DAC,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Finally got to go to the zoo!! It is big and beautiful! Had a wonderful time with our family! The volunteers there are wonderful!! Thank you Connie for always being around to provide us directions. It was a beautiful day and lots of shade on the paths. Wear comfortable shoes and walk thru this wonderful zoo!!!
Vacation
Patricia W,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For some reason, the silly application is not taking my review. This is the fifth time I’ve checked into this to review it. The zoo is nice clean well kept too expensive and not affordable for people on a budget. The weather was great.
Vacation
Patricia W,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The zoo was amazing. It was a lot of walking. Animals. Some out. Some not. Nice day. Dry expensive.
Great family experience
Tamika G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with the family. There’s a lot of walking but plenty of places with shade and sprinklers to keep you cool.
Not your average zoo.
DogloverWisconsin,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Safari Park, especially the up close with the elephants. That was an amazing new experience. We also saw up close lions and hippos. The volunteers were very well informed and gave us great details about the animals we saw. This is not a caged animal zoo. Every animal is in a "natural habitat" and many can only be viewed taking the safari train, which circles 2 different environments. This a great experience for adults and children.
Amazing
Lori G,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Team members were very helpful along the way. The experience was grwat! Enjoyed all the beautiful plants and animals.
May want to bring your...
Geff B,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00May want to bring your own healthy drinks and snacks. Elephant viewing was a bust, viewing area is at the far end of the enclosure and they were not viewable all day. New Elephant exhibit opens early March…maybe the new viewing area will address this issue.
From US$78.00
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