San Diego Zoo Safari Park

OVERVIEW

Spend hours browsing the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on your own and discover a collection of some of the world’s most extraordinary animals. A scenic drive into the San Pascal Valley will bring you to the famed zoo, which sprawls over 1,800 acres of open-range enclosures, climate-controlled exhibits and areas that replicate natural habitats. You will have hours to meander at your leisure, but be sure to get a map to make the most of your time. You might visit the Cheetah Safari to watch the world’s fastest land mammal demonstrate running at speeds approaching 70 miles per hour. Other safari experiences present close-up views of rhinos, giraffes and gorillas. Pretty much any animal you have in mind can be found at the zoo, including somewhat unusual species such as gerenuks and okapis and favorites such as Sumatran tigers and African elephants.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend nearly four hours browsing the zoo at your own pace.
• Linger at the exhibitions that house your favorite animals.
• Discover creatures that you may have never seen or even knew existed.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.