San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre home to over 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.
San Diego Zoo is located north of Downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.
This is an E-ticket and will be emailed to you.
Not available over the counter at the Club Store.
SAN DIEGO ZOO
2920 Zoo Drive - San Diego, CA 92101
BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER:
Ticket Includes: Entrance, unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo Bus, and Skyfari Aerial Tram.
Guided Buss Tour is NOT included with Kids FREE Entrance in October - Purchase at Zoo entrance for $5 per child.
Tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
These E-ticket orders are processed Monday - Friday between 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m and 8:00 am to Noon on Saturdays by Club Store Staff.
Orders will not be processed on Sundays or Holidays.
If orders are placed outside of times stated above, your E-tickets will be emailed to you on the next business day.
Your E-tickets generally will be emailed to you within 2 hours after placing the order online during business hours.
PARKING:
Parking is FREE in the lot in front of the Zoo. Additional FREE parking is available throughout Balboa Park.
Beginning March 25th through April 9th from 10:30am to 8:00pm, San Diego Zoo will be offering Free Overflow Parking Shuttle Service!
Two shuttles, running simultaneously will be transporting Zoo guests at Inspiration Point (loading guests every 20-25 minutes).
Shuttle Location:
Next to The San Diego Veteran's Museum.
- Pick Up: Northwest corner of Inspiration Parking Lot
- Drop Off: Zoo Admissions Plaza in front of Rex the Lion
Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged once order has been processed and tickets have been emailed.
- Many animals are active in the morning. Arrive early to see them in action.
- Bus Tours tend to have the shortest lines in the morning. Enjoy the upper deck to see more animals in hiding. If available, sit on the right side of the bus as the bus drives clockwise around the park.
- Bring a hat, sun screen, water, and walking shoes. Although the Zoo is not far from the ocean, the Southern California sun is strong.
- Avoid visiting the Zoo on hot days. Animals are much more active when temperatures are below the 80's.
- Albert's Restaurant is located in the Lost Forest zone on the first level of the Gorillas Tropic. Albert's offers full-service dining where you can enjoy open-air deck seating overlooking a private waterfall. Reservations are highly recommended. Tables for outdoor seating are not guaranteed so make sure you request it.
These eTickets CANNOT be processed after 4pm Monday to Friday (non-holiday), Saturday after NOON or Sundays and Holidays - please plan accordingly.
October is KIDS FREE in San Diego!!!
Purchase one of our discounted adult admissions and bring up to 5 children with you!