Zoo
San Diego Zoo
🇺🇸 United States
AZAWAZA
🦒 Zoo or wildlife park, United States 614 spp. present
The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, California, United States, located in Balboa Park. It began with a collection of animals left over from the 1915 Panama–California Exposition that were brought together by its founder, Harry M. Wegeforth. The zoo was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cage-less exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats. Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
32.736° N 117.151° W
🎟️ Visit
Essentials
Entrance
Paid
Tourism
High
Species present
614
speciesOpened
1916
Size
Large
Accreditations
- World Association of Zoos and AquariumsWorldwide network of zoos, aquariums and their regional and national associations
- Association of Zoos and AquariumsNorth American standards for animal welfare and conservation
Visit
Opening hours
Every day · 9:00–21:00
Getting there
- Address
- 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
- Phone
- +1 619-231-1515
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
Who runs it
- Founded by
- Harry M. Wegeforth
🦒 Animals in captivity
Before you go
Where is San Diego Zoo?
San Diego, United States
San Diego Zoo is a zoo or wildlife park in San Diego, United States, at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Its coordinates are 32.736° N, 117.151° W. The nearest national park in our atlas is Joshua Tree National Park, about 176 km away.
What animals can you see at San Diego Zoo?
614 species
Citizen-science photos record 614 species at San Diego Zoo, including American Flamingo, Koala, Slender-tailed Meerkat, African Penguin and White-fronted Bee-eater. Those with a page of their own in our atlas show the odds of seeing them in the wild.
Where can you see the animals of San Diego Zoo in the wild?
American Flamingo: Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
Some of the animals photographed at San Diego Zoo also live in the parks and cities we cover: American Flamingo (about 70% of wildlife watchers report it on a given day in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve), Koala (about 70% of wildlife watchers report it on a given day in Flinders Chase) and Slender-tailed Meerkat (about 40% of wildlife watchers report it on a given day in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park).
Does San Diego Zoo charge an entrance fee?
Yes, it is paid
The open map data for San Diego Zoo lists it as a paid-entry attraction. It does not include ticket prices or any change since it was last edited, so check the official website before you go.
When is San Diego Zoo open?
Every day · 9:00–21:00
According to its open map listing, San Diego Zoo is open Every day · 9:00–21:00. Opening hours change with the season and on public holidays, so confirm them on the official website before you travel.
Is San Diego Zoo accredited?
AZA
Open registers list San Diego Zoo with AZA and WAZA. These marks come from Wikidata, and they are shown here as a fact, not as an endorsement.
When did San Diego Zoo open and how big is it?
Opened 1916, 49 ha
San Diego Zoo, a zoo or wildlife park in San Diego, United States, opened in 1916 and covers about 49 ha, according to Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. Today 614 species are photographed there.
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Sources: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wikidata (CC0) · iNaturalist observers · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)