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San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one of the largest zoos in the country, sprawling across 100 acres and offering a natural habitat for more than 3,700 animals from 660 species. The lush, verdant park also has 700,000 plants from all over the world, which recreate native environments for the animals.

The zoo, founded more than 100 years ago in 1916, is an absolute delight for any animal lover. Miles of trails will take you to a tropical oasis to see gorillas in what looks like real jungle as well as tigers, eagles, sun bears, reptiles, leopards, thousands of colorful tropical birds, and much more. In the Australian Outback biome exhibit you will see a family of 24 koala bears, while at Elephant Odyssey you will meet animals that used to roam the fertile hills of Southern California. The Skyfari Aerial Tram will offer you spectacular views of the whole park from the air. With or without kids, you will enjoy every minute of the visit to this exceptional animal park.

Address: San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

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