Top San Diego Attractions for Animal Lovers
Are you an animal lover? San Diego is the perfect place to take a walk on the wild side during a three-day weekend or extended stay.
First stop, the San Diego Zoo, a must-see in Southern California. Located at Balboa Park, the zoo is one of the premier facilities in the country with amazing natural habitats for monkeys, gorillas, tigers, flamingos, polar bears, elephants and more. A colony of koalas resides in the Australian Outback portion of the park, while a Panda Trek allows visitors to see giant pandas in a bamboo forest habitat. There’s a double-decker bus available for a guided tour or get an aerial view from the Skyfari. The zoo is open every day of the year, even on holidays.
Upgrade your experience by booking an up-close visit with zoo residents with an Animals in Action Experience or a behind-the-scenes Inside Look Tour.
Want to experience herds of animals roaming in a natural habitat? Head to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park about 30 miles away from the zoo (but allow an hour or more for drive time). Visitors can choose from an array of amazing expeditions including car/van/truck, cart or zip line. You can view lions, antelope and giraffes in every direction.
While the zoo and Safari Park offer plenty of expansive vistas and beautiful refuges, SeaWorld San Diego gives you the chance to see marine life. Located near Mission Bay, SeaWorld allows guests to immerse themselves in an undersea adventure that features sea lions, dolphins, killer whales, turtles, otters, penguins and more. There are entertaining shows, feedings and viewing areas, as well as hands-on exhibits.
And there are rides for all ages, including thrilling roller coasters and the virtual reality DeepSee expedition. There is so much to do, in fact, you might want to plan to spend two days or book an in-park experience to take your adventure to the next level.
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