Zoo/Aquarium

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A zoo and safari park in Escondido, founded in 1972, where the standard one-day ticket includes the Africa Tram, subject to availability.

Typical visit

Ages

Booking

Price

Admission is $78 for ages 12 and up and $68 for children aged 3-11.

Parking

General parking costs $20 per vehicle per day for cars and motorcycles.

Playground

Mawazo Playground sits beside the Benbough Amphitheater, next to an outdoor dining area.

Kids' meals

Kid's Meals are served alongside burgers, chicken tender plates and salads at the park's dining spots.

Special diets

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at the park's restaurants.

Terrain

There are steep grades in parts of the park; special parking, restrooms and access to shows, tour buses and exhibits are provided for guests with disabilities.

Getting around

A complimentary ADA shuttle runs inside the park for guests with mobility-related disabilities, and the map marks accessible pathways and elevators.

Guest Services

Guest Services is in Safari Base Camp at locator signpost 2, left of Safari Excursions, and is open daily until the park closes.

OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

Which ticket you buy matters more here than when you arrive. The 1-Day Pass Any Day stays valid for a year from the date of purchase, so a trip whose dates might still move is safe with it; the cheaper Value Days ticket is sold online only, has to be bought in advance, works on selected days only and cannot be exchanged for the Any Day version afterwards. Parking is charged separately from admission, per vehicle and per day. Once you are inside, the ground is part of the planning too: parts of the park sit on steep grades, and a complimentary shuttle runs within the park for guests with mobility-related disabilities.

Family FAQ

How much does San Diego Zoo Safari Park cost?

Admission is $78 for ages 12 and up and $68 for children aged 3-11.

Is there parking at San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

General parking costs $20 per vehicle per day for cars and motorcycles.

Can you bring your own food to San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at the park's restaurants.

Why kids will love it

For children the fixed points are the tram ride the ticket already covers when it is running, and the playground next to the Benbough Amphitheater, with an outdoor dining terrace between the two that puts Kid’s Meals a few steps from the play equipment.