San Diego Zoo is situated next to iconic Balboa Park near downtown. This amazing urban zoo with open-air exhibits sprawls across 100 acres of space. Having recently celebrated its 100th birthday, it’s a San Diego icon in itself. Visitors can expect to see more than 4,000 animals from 800 species in authentically recreated natural habitats. There are several ways to experience the zoo from strolling zoo paths with a complimentary map to soaring over the top with Skyfari gondola lift to taking a guided tour on a double-decker bus. The zoo is organized into ten habitats that are easy to navigate. Nighttime Zoo is a must-do during the summer season.

2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA, Phone: 619-231-1515

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