San Diego Zoo: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
4 - 6 h
Zoo & Wildlife Park
Opened 1916
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA, USA
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Compare ticket and city-pass options for this attraction.
Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$78.00
$68.00 (Child 3-11, Any Day)
Varies seasonally; check the official site for current hours.
Timed-entry recommended; Value Day tickets are date-restricted and online-only.
General admission to San Diego Zoo (inside Balboa Park), including the included guided bus tour and the Skyfari aerial tram.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (12+), Any Day | $78.00 | Online recommended | |
| Child (3-11), Any Day | $68.00 | Online recommended | |
| Adult, Value Day | $73.00 | Online only, select dates | |
| With Go City San Diego | Included — Plus / Essentials tiers only | NOT included on base All-Inclusive Pass | |
| With San Diego CityPASS | Included — choose Zoo OR Safari Park | Both parks requires an extra ticket |
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Ticket Options
$78.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The San Diego Zoo sits inside Balboa Park and is home to more than 3,500 animals across 100+ species, run by the same San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance as its sister property, the Safari Park. It's one of San Diego's most expensive single tickets, and — unlike the USS Midway Museum — it isn't included on every city-pass tier.
What to See: Top Highlights
Wildlife Habitats
Large, naturalistic habitats spanning rainforest, savanna, and coastal environments, connected by the Skyfari aerial tram.
Guided Bus Tour
A narrated, included guided bus tour giving an overview of the grounds, useful for orienting a first visit.
Balboa Park Setting
Located inside Balboa Park itself, so the free park grounds and several museums are a short walk away after your visit.
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Is This Covered by a San Diego Pass?
Compare San Diego PassesOnly on the higher pass tiers, not the cheapest one. San Diego Zoo is confirmed on Go City San Diego's All-Inclusive Plus and Essentials tiers, but is NOT on the base (cheaper) All-Inclusive Pass — a genuine tier exclusion, not a research gap. On San Diego CityPASS, it's a forced choose-one against the Safari Park: the pass includes one or the other, not both, unless you buy a separate ticket.
San Diego CityPASS
Conditional. Core selection is a forced choice of ONE: San Diego Zoo OR Safari Park. Visiting both requires a separate ticket for the second park.
Go City San Diego — All-Inclusive Plus Pass
Included. Confirmed included on the All-Inclusive Plus tier ("plus 5 extras"). Confirmed NOT included on the cheaper base All-Inclusive Pass — a genuine tier exclusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Diego Zoo included with Go City San Diego?
Can I visit both San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park on San Diego CityPASS?
What is a 'Value Day' ticket?
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