Here are the San Diego Zoo Prices for 2024 and 2025, which also apply to the Zoo's wildlife park, now called the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We'll also tell you where to find San Diego Zoo Coupons and Discount Tickets.
Can't decide which park to visit, or whether to see both? Check out our pages on the zoo and safari park before you make your choice.
Updated September 9, 2024 by San Diego Beaches and Adventures
Buy your San Diego Zoo tickets for a fun San Diego Zoo vacation in southern California. If you love exotic animals, this is a fantastic zoo to visit. The grounds are beautiful too! The zoo is located in Balboa Park, in downtown San Diego in the heart of everything. Spend some time at both the zoo and Balboa Park. The zoo has a separate Safari Park about 30 minutes from San Diego, which is simply awesome. You can visit both parks if you have a 2 day pass. The current prices for San Diego Zoo Tickets are listed in the table below.
1 Day San Diego Zoo Tickets - One Day pass is available for adults ages 12+ and children ages 3 - 11. Includes unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial tram. Choices include Any Day pass or Value Day pass (limited to certain days).
1 Day Pass Plus 4-D San Diego Zoo Tickets - One Day Pass Plus Plus is available for adults ages 12+ and children ages 3 - 11. Includes unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial tram plus one 4-D theater experience. Choices include Any Day pass or Value Day pass (limited to certain days).
2 Day San Diego Zoo Prices - Two visit pass costs is available for adults ages 12+ and children ages 3 - 11. These tickets be used for either two days at the San Diego Zoo, two days at the Wild Animal Park (now called the San Diego Zoo Safari Park), or one day at each park. Includes unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial tram.
San Diego Zoo Prices | Source | Age 12 - Adult | Age 3 - 11 | Comments |
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1 day ticket Any Day | San Diego Zoo | $74 | $64 | good any day, add $6 for 4-D experience | 1 day ticket Value Day | San Diego Zoo | $70 | $60 | specified days only, add $6 for 4-D experience |
2 day ticket | San Diego Zoo | $126 | $116 | >valid 1 year from date of purchase |
San Diego 3-for-1 Pass | San Diego Zoo | $165 | $155 | visit Zoo, Safari Park and SeaWorld within 7 days |
San Diego Zoo Membership | San Diego Zoo | $varies for 1 - 2 adults | $varies kids and teens 3-17 | free tram rides, free tickets for guests and more |
San Diego Zoo Prices | Source | Age 12 - Adult | Age 3 - 11 | Comments |
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1 day ticket Any Day | San Diego Zoo | $74 | $64 | good any day, add $6 for 4-D experience | 1 day ticket Value Day | San Diego Zoo | $70 | $60 | specified days only, add $6 for 4-D experience |
2 day ticket | San Diego Zoo | $126 | $116 | >valid 1 year from date of purchase |
San Diego 3-for-1 Pass | San Diego Zoo | $165 | $155 | visit Zoo, Safari Park and SeaWorld within 7 days |
San Diego Zoo Membership | San Diego Zoo | $varies for 1 - 2 adults | $varies kids and teens 3-17 | free tram rides, free tickets for guests and more |