Pros: Pandas and Koala bears! Cons: Pricey admission and extras
When planning a family vacation to Southern California recently, I had only one special event request- to take almost two-year-old Little Girl to the San Diego Zoo. I had gone countless times as a young child , so not only did I want to share a ...
Pros: Some interesting exhibits, sky ride, area dedicated to kids, shows, pandas Cons: Steep hills, bad food, totally overrated, some inhumane enclosures
Being on the east coast, the San Diego Zoo has always held some kind of mystique for me. It is marketed as one of the best zoos in the country and I thought, for sure, it must be true given the solid reputation and the year-round good weather that would ...
Pros: Wide variety of animals, enjoyable bus tour, baby panda, sea lion show Cons: Strange layout, easy to get lost, expensive, some cages are too small/old
I am a huge fan of zoos, aquariums, and other animal attractions. I’ve been lucky enough to visit several very good ones but the holy grail of zoos to me has always been the San Diego Zoo. This zoo is much hyped and literally a household ...
Pros: A huge variety of animals. Cons: Some cramped enclosures
I had always wanted to visit the San Diego Zoo as I have heard about it all my life. San Diego Zoo has been held up as an example of how zoo's are doing a great job preserving wildlife and with a huge captive breeding programme, is contributing to the...
Pros: A great way to learn something, help with preservation efforts and have fun Cons: some exhibits need updating
I've traveled many places in the world and had the chance to see zoos both in the United States and abroad. I admit to having a fondness for zoos. Some zoos, however, leave me sad. In Merida, Venezuela I nearly cried when I saw the conditions in which...
Pros: Pandas, Polar Bears Cons: rushed through the Panda Exhibit, may have too many hills for some
Last June, my husband got transfer orders to San Diego, California. We sat our two children down and explained to them where we would be moving and then proceeded to tell them about all the fun places we could go once we got to San Diego. Of course,...
Pros: Panda Bear and the Gorilla Tropic Area. Cons: To spread out, not enough for kids to do.
I have been to only a couple Zoos in my lifetime, one being my local and favorite, the Milwaukee County Zoo. So when I was invited to get a free ticket into the San Diego Zoo during my trip to CA, I could NOT refuse! I had heard all about the new panda...
Pros: Interesting exhibits; Good transportation system; Generally perfect weather Cons: High admission price; Costly food; Walking can get tiring
Ask anyone to name a popular zoo in the United States and which do you predict will come to mind? Well, there many zoos that have a solid reputation and are known for an interesting exhibit, for their size, or for some other reason. And among these ...
Pros: A wide variety of animals, lots to see, free parking Cons: Expensive, exhibits are hit or miss depending on animals
My husband and I decided to visit the San Diego Zoo. Neither one of us had been there before and thought it might be a fun little day trip. General Information San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park San Diego, CA For general ...
Pros: It's a must-see, and a very important organization for the animal (and plant) world Cons: There's nothing wrong with it at all, unless you don't like small children, walking, sunshine, or the admission price
Yesterday, for the first time in many years, I got to go to the zoo!
I grew up in the San Diego Zoo, you see. When I was a little kid my family had a membership, and whenever there was nothing else to do, we'd go to the zoo. Some of my...
Pros: Has a collection of some of the world's rarest animals Cons: Pricey admission
As relaxing and enjoyable as it is, there’s also something very sad and tragic about the San Diego Zoo. Nestled in the coastal city of San Diego in Southern California, this world-famous zoo is an exhibit of the world’s most beautiful, exotic...
Pros: great habitats, panda, hippos, gorillas! Cons: ummmm....I'm thinking.....
Well I finally made it to the granddaddy of zoos! I spent four hours last Tuesday at the “World Famous” (well, the sign says so!) San Diego Zoo and was not disappointed! A friendly Coronado cab driver handed me a two dollar off coupon as he...
Pros: great animal display, pandas are really cute! Cons: strollers are a must for parents, and bring your suncreen, hat, water, and just go as far as you can.
Our family just came back from a vacation in San Diego. The very first place we visited there, you guess, is San Diego Zoo. We have heard all about the cute panda baby Huamei, and many other amazing animals kept in the zoo. Also, since it was only about...
Pros: Great views of magnificent animals Cons: Hills, hills and more hills
The beginning of May, what a wonderful time to visit San Diego. Clear blue skies, white wispy clouds, and the temperature in the mid-seventies with a slight afternoon breeze was my dream for my visit. What did I get? I had gray clouds blocking any view...
Pros: Animals, Express bus, tour bus Cons: hilly and hard to walk, they are missing quite a few animals,
I have just moved out to California from Arkansas, so one of the first things I had to do once getting out here was visit the San Diego Zoo. I have always heard that it was the best zoo, anywhere--and also being a biologist I must admit I have a certain f ...
Pros: Easy accessible for handicapped, Very large zoo, good size parking lot with security staff. Cons: Animals were mostly sleeping, cleanliness, pushy crowds, seal show, too many push carts selling nonsense.
I went to the San Diego Zoo this weekend 5-4-02 with my boyfriend. I was so excited because I love animals and I had heard so much about this zoo. I had hyped up myself for this since I have moved to CA and finally I was going.
Pros: The behind-the-scenes giraffe tour was interesting, and you can buy Elephant POOP Paper. Cons: The bus tour wasn't worth it because you didn't see anything.
Our experience at the San Diego Zoo was disappointing for us, since we have a very fine zoo in our own backyard, Madison, Wisconsin, where the admission is and always will be free according to the land lease agreement. That being said, as a group we ...
Pros: AAA Discounts, Very Clean Cons: Confusing maps
Last summer we went to the San Diego Zoo as part of our family vacation. After years of hearing how fantastic the zoo was as I was growing up in St.Louis watching Johnny Carson. I went in with high expectations.
Pros: Sky Tram; some really neat shops Cons: too expensive, not many animals
I visited San Diego Zoo in early December when my mother came to visit from Texas. There wasn't much on her to do list, but that was DEFINITELY one of them. Since my hubby's a Marine, we went on base to buy our tickets at a discount, and I was very...
Once again I get to share some of my views on one of my favorites. As anyone who knows me will tell you, I absolutely love San Diego. I am fortunate enough to be able to visit pretty often. The San Diego Zoo is one of my favorites. I just completed my...
Pros: Wide variety of animals, knowledgeable tour guides Cons: long hike, cant see alot of the animals.
I was born in LA and my parents and grand parents used to take me to the San Diego Zoo all the time when I look back on it I can always remember seeing all the animals I remember the Flamingos and Kuala bears and even some ground hogs. Over course I ...
Pros: Natural-style animal habitats; gargantuan 32 oz. beers. Cons: Can get quite hot--not right on the bay; many hills.
My first trip to the "world famous" San Diego Zoo was roughly two years ago. It is a really excellent zoo with a large variety of animals, and for the most part the animals live in "natural-style" habitats rather than the old concrete-and-bars type of...
Pros: Interesting, beautiful, entertaining, educational Cons: Sometimes crowded during summer weekends
This is my first epinion, and I immediately thought of the zoo when I was considering things/places that rank high on our list. I grew up in San Diego and now live in Arizona. We have had a membership for years, and easily still take advantage of it...
Pros: Fun, Easy to Use, Great for Kids, Educational, Watch the baby panda live!! Cons: It's a takes a few seconds or so to download
If you're an animal lover, be sure to check out the web-site for the San Diego zoo- sandiegozoo.com.... the best thing about it is you can check out the baby panda (recently named Hua Mai) and watch her live on video!!
It's the best next thing to...
Pros: Huge collection of animals Cons: May feel sorry for those animals behind bars in small cages
Although I had been to the San Diego zoo a long time ago, I didn't remember the trip. So I went to the San Diego Zoo to see what all the hype was about. After all, people know San Diego for only a couple things... Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. A...
Pros: vast, diverse collection of exotic animals Cons: crowded, expensive
The San Diego Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world. It is has a huge (4,000 animals), diverse (800 species) collection of animals, which are housed in large, frequently naturalistic cages. They have put a lot of effort into making the animals feel...
Pros: Reasonable ticket prices, clean, friendly staff, great in-park tours Cons: I didn't have any!
As soon as I found out I'd be visitin San Diego, I knew the San Diego Zoo would be on my "to do" list. I'd heard great things about this park on TV and from friends...and I was NOT disappointed! It was by far one of the nicest, cleanest, most...
Pros: Lots of exhibits, doubledecker buses, skyview Cons: Somewhat expensive but you get what you pay for
Since my husband is in the navy we have lived in quite a few places and been to quite a few zoos but I have never had as good of an experience as the one I had at the San Diego Zoo.
I was amazed at all the variety of animals, the transportation to...
Pros: Beautiful and Unique! Cons: need more seating at concessions
This is the zoo for animal lovers! And well worth the physical exertion you will experience from walking the beautiful zoo grounds. I advise arriving as early as possible (to beat the heat & some of the crowds, but also because some of the animals...
Pros: Beautiful grounds, interesting exhibits Cons: Expensive, but worth it!
I had not been to the San Diego Zoo since I was 12, which was, um, a whole lot of years ago! I didn't remember much about it, so I didn't have many preconceived notions.
My family, consisting of myself, my husband and my two children (ages...
Pros: Largest Zoo, Lots of Animals, The Pandas Cons: None
Being from San Diego, I have been to the San Diego Zoo many times. I have been there at all times of the year and it is always nice and relaxing to go and look at all the different animals.
I love the Panda exhibit! I remember when the Pandas...
Pros: The park has been renovated for the better. Cons: None.
I had just visited the zoo this past August after fourteen years of not going. My friend was with me. The last time I visited was on July 19, 1987 and at that time, the zoo was under renovation, but it was still opened to the public.
Pros: Great exhibits, well managed, fun Cons: none
I had gone on vacation to California and we went down the coast visiting different cities. One of my favorite cities was San Diego where I went to the World-Famous zoo there. I was amazed when I looked at the map and saw that there was thousands of...
Pros: Naturalistic setting, open spaces Cons: animals may be far away or hidden
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is a 2,000 acre haven for exotic and endangered animals from around the world. It was designed as an open-air captive breeding center, an adjunct to the Zoo, where animals would have enough space and natural habitat to...
Pros: Lots of GREAT animals to see! Cons: Lots of hills to get certain places
I have lived in San Diego for most of my life and remember going to the Zoo several times as a child. Now that I have a son of my own I have a year pass and we frequent the zoo quite often (free parking too!!). Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the zoo...
Pros: Large exhibits. Lots of animals Cons: food is to expensive
Two summers ago my parents took me on a trip across the United States to see the major national parks and landmarks. While we were in California we went to Yosemite and San Diego Zoo. I really remember the zoo well, and all the thins that I saw...
Pros: Beautiful park, amazing animals. An experience not to be missed. Cons: Very hilly.
My wife Vicky and I returned from our honeymoon in San Diego. The centerpiece of our trip was a visit to the "World-Famous" San Diego Zoo. An excursion to this wonderful park is simply a "must" for everyone planning a trip to this...
Pros: Good for exercise...very hilly/winding Cons: Animal enclosures are not adequate
When I was in San Diego last September, I joined 3 other friends during some free time to visit the world famous San Diego Zoo. My heart absolutely broke 99% of the time I was there for how those poor yet lovely animals were kept. The zoo is located in...
Pros: world-class species-rich zoo/bio/eco/ treat unspoiled sustainable Cons: only one of them
You must visit the San Diego Zoo, among the zoological wonders of the world.
My earliest and fondest recollections of this Zoo run to the 1950s when my family went to Balboa Park more often than we did to the movies! I got to know...
Pros: Beautiful scenery, great zoo with a variety of animals Cons: Can become quite expensive, as is much of the San Diego area
In taking a trip to L.A., we decided to take the time to visit San Diego as well. We only had a few days in the area and while there, visited both the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Because we had such a short period of time in the city, we had limited...
Pros: Plenty to see and do, great for kids! Cons: Well, it is a zoo afterall...pricey too
While I have a thing against animals in captivity and most zoo's in general, I really like the San Diego Zoo. The animals are well cared for by a very professional and knowledgeable staff. They appear happy and well adjusted. I especially loved the...
Pros: Panda, albino koala Cons: Too big, expensive, over rated
I only had one full day to spend in San Diego, so it was decided we would visit the world renowned San Diego Zoo. Below are some thoughts on the highlights and lowlights of this attraction...
Pros: Tons of animals Cons: Very big and takes a long time to see everything
Last year my husband and I decided to take the long trek by car (which I might do differently in the future) to San Diego. He and I had never been to Sea World and wanted our children to see it. We also wanted to take in San Diego Zoo. We had heard a...
Pros: So many animals Cons: So little time...(it's a very big park)
During a two-week vacation to Southern California, my husband and I decided to visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. I knew it was a big zoo, but I was quite surprised when I saw just how big it really is.
Pros: The bus tour is an education and entertaining Cons: None
If you want to see animals, and be able to get a close up take the the Zoo Bus Tour. When you arrive at the ticket booth, take the deluxe package rather than the cheaper entrance. Better than that if you are going to be in San Diego for 5 or more days,...
Pros: If you could actually see the pandas, I'd bet they were cool. Cons: Too many birds. They even have a cat and dog exhibit!
I am not exactly a zoo connoisseur, but I have been to a bunch of different zoos in different cities. Living in New York, I have been to the Bronx Zoo maybe 25 times in my 30 years of existence.
The San Diego Zoo was, in one word, a bust. The...
Pros: Wide range of animals Cons: The food is expensive
I just love the San Diego Zoo. I had lived in California for almost all my life. When I was a little girl my parents had took me there. I have also gone with my grandmother, and also my uncle. I loved that zoo. There is a wide variety of animals. Their...
Pros: Has one of a kind animals from all over the world Cons: Can be expensive
My family & I just visited the zoo this past week. I hate it's expensive, but it's something we don't do often. I've been to several zoos & nothing compares to this one. I've been visiting this zoo, since I was a small child, like my boys are...
Pros: great zoo wonderful exhibits Cons: a lot of uphill walking
Living in San Diego we go to the Zoo as often as we can. It is located in beautiful Balboa Park. It has over 3000 animals on exhibit. One of our favorites is the petting zoo and nursery. It is so amazing to see the new additions to the zoo.our other...
Pros: Best animal collection! Cons: Need good shoes to walk around in
We choose to go to the San Diego Zoo because my husband and son had never been there, and I barely remembered visiting there when I was 7! We ended up joining their Zoological society (it was only $12 more than our admission for the Zoo and Wild Animal...
Pros: fun and beautiful Cons: I wish it were closer - I would go all the time
The San Diego Zoo is by far the most wonderful zoo in Southern California. I have always loved zoos and have been to many of them. The San Diego Zoo is the prettiest with its flowers and landscaping around the park. The San Diego Zoo has the happiest...
Pros: lots of animals, free October, free parking Cons: hills, lots of walking, hard to get to areas
I don't understand the fascination with this zoo. It has a lot of animals including the new Baby Panda, but to me it is not worth the money to deal with ALL the hills of this zoo. You have to be physically fit, I felt like I was mountain climbing at...
Pros: Hippos, Polar Bear, and Alaskan Brown Bear Cons: Poor exhibits, small sized animals, poor layout.
Here's the scoop from a local: the San Diego Zoo is (I hate to say) just average. It's a product of its own hype. Our zoo's slogan is, "The World Famous" San Diego. The only thing famous about our zoo is that it continues to fool people into ...
Pros: Lots of cool things to see at this zoo Cons: Lots of walking
I went to SanDiego zoo one time since i like to travel . I thought it was cool I love going to difrent kinds of zoos. The part I liked is the a 35-minute tour on a double-deck bus covering most of the Zoo. the price for this ride adults $5/child $3 it...
I recently took my six year old son to the San Diego Zoo, and we had a wonderful time. We went in May on a weekday, and it wasn't crowded at all. The exhibits are wonderful and the animals are in clean, well kept cages, and areas.
Pros: Beautiful, great animal enclosures, good variety. Cons: Can't think of any
I was lucky enough to grow up in San Diego, and spent many happy hours at the Zoo. Since I've grown up and moved away, I've had the chance to visit some other zoos, and I have to say, San Diego's is the best, and they just keep improving it!
My family went to the zoo, late spring on a weekend. We live about an hour's drive from the zoo. It was our first time visiting so I checked out the zoo's website to get a feel of things. We were especially excited to see the Panda's. I feel I must...
Pros: Lots to see and learn about. Cons: Food is expensive.
The San Diego zoo is a fabulous place to spent the day in the winter. We went in January, and it was like Spring! They have exotic plants all over the zoo! Everything was green and healthy!
The zoo is huge! It will take you a full day to...
Pros: A bus ride is available for a fee, for those who can not walk distances. Cons: You can not visit often enough to see it all!
Old Zoos too often seem dismal and neglectful. Their simple cages annoying the best of us who cherish our own family pets. The San Diego zoo is leaving this image far behind them.
How can we describe this zoo except as MODERN? I was struck...
Pros: Huge with lots to see and beautiful! Cons: Lots of people on the weekends.
I lived in San Diego for many years and the San Diego Zoo was one of my favorite places to visit. It's a must see if you ever are in San Diego! It's on acres and acres of land and takes a long time to walk and see everything there is to see. It's...
Pros: Koala & panda exhibits are excellent, very clean Cons: LOTS of walking
We went to the San Diego zoo in early June on a Monday. We were in the area for a wedding and how can you NOT go to the zoo when you are in San Diego? My 2 kids (both under 3) were absolutely in heaven. The variety of animals and attractions was so...
If you have to make a choice between the San Diego Zoo or its sister the Wildlife Park, choose the Wildlife Park. The Zoo is very nice, but if you come from any major metropolitan area chances are your zoo is just as nice. Think how much better your zoo...
Pros: Great attractions and staff makes u feel welcome Cons: Best zoo in the world, no cons
It is a treat every time I go down to San Diego California to get a chance to spend some time at the zoo. The animals come from all over the world, and the zoo does all it can to make the zoo experience seem the most entertaining. The envirements that...
Pros: Great animals Cons: Hilly, little water life
The San Diego Zoo is a great experience for anyone, including adults.
The animals are great and the diversity spectacular (although if you want much sea life, you have to go to San Diego's Sea World).
The monkeys are my favorite, and there...
Pros: We enjoyed the shows, the foliage was beautiful, and the exhibits were informative. Cons: Way too much traffic for a zoo, too expensive for a large family.
I am from the east coast and recently visited California for the first time with my family. When in San Diego, of course you need to visit the San Diego Zoo, right? I no longer think so. I could not believe the sheer number of busses they had ...
Pros: Reputation, cleanliness Cons: Price, I did not see any penguins!
I have lived in Los Angeles for over 17 years and I had never visited the much hyped about San Diego zoo. My family from San Francisco came down to LA this easter and well we decided to go to the "World Famous San Diego Zoo" it took us about 2 and a ...
Pros: A great zoo! Cons: hilly, vast...and lousy food!
Convenient to get to from downtown and outlying areas, this is a great zoo! Most animal habitats are (as near as i can tell) accurate and large...but this can give some animals a chance to hide! When they're out (and they were when we were there) the ...
I've always heard about the World Famous San Diego Zoo, and now I've finally seen it!! It's an amazing place, but may seem daunting after looking at the map. We bought a deluxe admission ticket which includes zoo entry, a guided bus tour, unlimited...
Pros: Panda exhibit, elephants,giraffes, the trolley and areal tram. Cons: too many hills, needs updating, expensive
I've heard the SD Zoo was "the" zoo and a must see while in San Diego. While it was an enjoyable day trip, I felt it didn't live up to the hype. Also, $50 a person (including the Trolly and Tram pass) to get in was quite steep in my opinion.
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Pros: Lovely setting and landscaping. Cons: Boring and overpriced.
I wish we had gone to the Wild Animal Park instead!
There is so much hype about the pandas but they had moved them and the signs redirecting traffic were the equivalent of a paper flyer tacked to a light post. After we did FINALLY find the...
Pros: the tram service inside the park Cons: just about everything else
What is so big about the San Diego zoo. It is no different from any other except for the fact that it has 2 Panda bears. Oooohhhhhhhhh, big deal. I stood in line for about a half an hour to see them. When I finally did get to see them, there was only...
Pros: Lots of animals, good food. Cons: Nothing special or extroadinary.
I went to this zoo on a trip to San Diego with my friend. After spending the whole day there, the two of us regretted going. Its not that we dont like seeing animals, its just that this zoo didn't seem any better than the two not world famous zoos where...
San diego zoo is a must visit.
They have heaps of animals,including but not limited to:
giraffes
tigers
lions
birds
snakes
fish,sharks
and all sorts of other cool animals.
Ever since my mother visited 15 years...
Pros: Uncrowded, clean, manageable Cons: hot, bit of a drive
I recommend visiting the Wild Animal Park with small kids. We visited in August with our 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and 4-month old. We got a "stroller car" for the 3 year old, our stroller for the baby, and had a great day. It is a manageable...
This summer be sure to check out The San Diego Zoo. The whole Day was great. I learned lots of new things met some great people. I saw many varieties animals, I went with my family and my little sister enjoyed the exhibit were you can pet the chicks. The...
Pros: Pandas and koalas were neat to see..... Cons: Not that impressed....lots of foliage and wayyyy too many hills!
Maybe it's because we live near Chicago and have a fantastic zoo (Brookfield), but I just wasn't that impressed with San Diego Zoo. The hills were exhausting and there weren't too many different animals that I hadn't seen already at our zoo back home. Plus, there was so much foliage that animals were sometimes hard to find. We did seek out the pandas and koalas, though....because we don't have them back home. I guess the bottom line is that if you don't live near a world-class zoo, you'll probably like it. But, if you have already visited large zoos frequently, it's not that big of a deal.
Pros: Magnificent grounds Cons: Disappointed in the number of animals and concerned with the size of some of enclosures.
The San Diego Zoo is full of lush tropical foliage and is well maintained. I visited the Zoo in February 2004 and they do not open all the areas during the winter months due to the cooler weather and I would recommend visiting it after April when all the animals are exhibited.
Pros: Has rare animals like the pandas, koalas, and a polar bear. Cons: Entrance fees are a bit high, unless you are able to find discount tickets.
This is a nice zoo to visit! It has a sky ride and bus tours in the zoo. Lots of animals! Lots of walking! Love the koalas,pandas, and polar bear! Very rare in other zoos. Entrance fees are a bit high unless you can get discount tickets. A nice one day trip!
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