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Get closer at Zooks!

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Plan Your Visit

Opening Times

We are open until 5:30pm. Last entry is 1 hour before closing.

Animal Talks

Our team surely helps you to discover great things about our animals.

Group Discounts

Get discounts up to 50%off if there are 10 or more of you.

Upcoming Events

Each month we have something new to offer our visitors.

ur Live Cams

Watch animals go about their daily activities live!

Only$49

Join the Club & Save Money!

Enjoy the zoo all year round.

Explore Our Map

Search for animals or more info.

Face Painting

Get face painted at the zoo!

Get closer to the wonders
of the natural world.

  • 100s of animals – including giraffes,tigers & penguins
  • 140 acre park,train and 3 adventure playgrounds
  • Daily talks and animal feeds+cafés and gifts

Our Animals

Latest Videos

Watch clips featuring animals,keepers,and more!

Save The Lions!

Africa Campaign!

Latest News

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Rowan:an orangutan known & loved

It is with heavy hearts that we share all the news today:our sweet fellow,Rowan,has passed away.

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Contrast for color of poison dart frogs

Although able to avoid most predation with their stunning coloration,some poison dart frogs are threatened.

Zooks Connect

Tag your photos & videos with #sandiegozoo and share your Zoo experiences with our online community & tourists!

My favorite pic from the #ZooksZoo today.#NoEdits #feedinglama #sdzoo100

@frederickjames

My favorite pic from the #ZooksZoo today.#NoEdits #feedinglama #sdzoo100

@frederickjames

My favorite pic from the #ZooksZoo today.#NoEdits #feedinglama #sdzoo100

@frederickjames

My favorite pic from the #ZooksZoo today.#NoEdits #feedinglama #sdzoo100

@frederickjames

My favorite pic from the #ZooksZoo today.#NoEdits #feedinglama #sdzoo100

@frederickjames