San Diego Zoo - San Diego - TravBuddy

Skyfari Aerial Tram - This is what I was riding in this photo, this is not included with your entrance fee but worth it to see the entire zoo. Fun times for all the times I have gone. I am from San Diego and all my life I have seen the changes and improvements they have made. This park is extremely huge so get your sneakers on and prepare for some walking throughout the day.

The animals range from just about any and everything you could think of. Amphibian,
Bird, Mammal, Reptile and Insects...all very safe attractions for everyone. These animals are enjoyable and not shy so bring a camera too. Also for yourself bring some lunch, and if you want just bring cash to buy it. The price is not cheap but average for huge attractions as such.

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The San Diego Zoo is a good place for a day trip. All the different animals are amazing. The attraction inside like the skyway ride give you amazing views of the park and surrounding area's. You can spend a whole day just looking around in amazement at all the different things around you and learn about the animals and thier habitats. They have a bus ride that goes around the zoo that is narrated and its a really good trip and good source of info on everything around you.

When your in San Diego, you must visit the World Famous San Diego Zoo.
The first time I went, I was overwhelmed by the different species of animals that I had encountered. As soon as you enter the front gate, it is like entering a different world with so much to see, you will have a difficult time figuring out where to start. I suggest starting with the brand new Monkey Trails that just opened this year. What a fantastic journey through the forest to see them in the trees on each side and even above you. After taking hundreds of phots of all the monkeys and apes, you have to go see the mother Panda and her new cub. This birth was the most advertised birth of any animal at the zoo, yet her name escapes me. Anyways, that is where I would definitely start my adventure. I was also very impressed by the the way that they were handled by the staff. They are truly loved and cared for there, and it shows in their attitude.
I then splurged on the yearly pass to get into the zoo whenever I wanted or when I just needed to escape reality for a while. I know that if you take my advice and end up here at the zoo, it will be a life changing experience.
Let me know if your down in the area, I would be happy to join you in your trip to the zoo.

Although I'm not a great fan of zoos, I decided to go straight over as it was only a few minutes walk away from my friend's place. I had about a week in San Diego in late March, so I had to kill some time with a day at the zoo. It's a bit pricey to get in, around $33.00, but you can spend the day there. There's a bus tour (but you don't get off the bus) to give you the layout (price included in admission), but be prepared to walk a bit after the tour. The animals, of course, are the main attraction, but the whole scene is welcoming and the staff and facilities are very nice - not overwhelming as some large zoos can be. In high season it could be a different story, judging from the acres of parking lots. There are lot of opportunities to take photos of the animals - without shooting through bars. As I said, the admission and eats are a little expensive, but it is a big facility in a big city, and the money goes to a lot of endangered species activities and breeding programs for other zoos. It has to be said that we had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon there!. It is extremely well laid out. We bought tickets that gave us use of the buses and aerial tramway, and we made use of both. A word of warning-if you are slightly nervous about heights be careful on the aerial tramway, it is a lot higher when you are up there than it looks from the ground! It is however a good way of reaching the far side of the zoo, from which you can then meander back through the exhibits. Again, be aware that some of the sidewalks are up steep gradients. We used the bus to get back to the elephants etc., that were close to the exit of the park.

And if you don't like zoos, there's always beaches and shopping centers around the La Jolla area.