San Diego Zoo
About
San Diego Zoo
100-acre wildlife park in Balboa Park, world-class collection of 12000+ animals across 680+ species. Year-round children's programming including dedicated Children's Zoo + summer camps.
Kids Nature Programs
- Zoo Camp - week-long summer camps with up-close keeper time
- Toddler Programs - early-childhood encounters
- Junior Keeper experiences - older-kid behind-the-scenes
- Sleepovers - overnight zoo experiences
- School Tours + Field Trips - curriculum-aligned visits
What Parents Should Know
- 100-acre Balboa Park location, downtown SD
- World-class collection: 12000+ animals 680+ species
- Skyfari aerial tram + double-decker bus tour
- Open daily year-round, summer extended hours