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Safari Park Single Day Tickets

Buy online and save, 1-day pass – any day.

Includes: One visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park®, Africa Tram, and all regularly scheduled experiences. Experiences above subject to availability.

1-Day Pass Any Day tickets valid any day within one year from date of purchase. Cannot be exchanged for Value Days ticket. No reservation required.

Additional $2 Mandatory Processing Fee Charged Per Ticket

1-Day Pass – Value Days

1-Day Pass Value Days tickets valid on any Value Day (see calendar)  within one year from date of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discount/offer/promotion. No reservation required.

$72   $68

$62   $58, multi-day / multi-park tickets, 2-visit pass.

Includes: One visit to the San Diego Zoo and one visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park -or- Two visits to the San Diego Zoo -or- Two visits to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two total visits by the same person on any and all days.

2-Visit Pass tickets valid on any day within one year from date of purchase. Tickets cannot be combined with any other discount/offer/promotion. 2-Visit Pass cannot be exchanged for Value Days tickets. No reservation required.

San Diego 3-for-1 Pass

Enjoy visits to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and SeaWorld® San Diego. The San Diego 3-for-1 Pass is valid for one visit per attraction—three total visits—by the same person on any and all days. Valid for seven consecutive days from the first visit.    

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Discover 55+ top San Diego attractions and enjoy incredible savings with Go City. Meet wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, spend the day at SeaWorld®, explore the USS Midway, cruise the bay with Speedboat Adventures, and more!

San Diego CityPASS®

One easy purchase saves big on admission to San Diego's top attractions and theme parks, including San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld®, and LEGOLAND®. 

No need to decide now, choose which attractions as you go. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. No reservation required.

Membership offers a variety of ways to visit both the Zoo and Safari Park all year long. Please visit our membership pages for more details.

Starting as low as $95 per person

San Diego Zoo Gift Cards make the perfect gift! A gift card is valid toward San Diego Zoo and Safari Park admission packages, gift shop and food-stand purchases, tours and education programs, Zoo memberships, and more!

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San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Discounts & Coupons

LAST UPDATE: 3/29/24

The world-renowned San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are on opposite ends of San Diego County but are both operated by the San Diego Zoological Society.

There are many promotions that can save you money on your visit to the Zoo or Safari Park. Check below for the latest San Diego Zoo discounts and  San Diego Zoo Safari Park discounts .

If you need tickets to the San Diego Zoo or the Safari Park and other Southern California attractions , it’s worth checking out the available multi-attraction ticket discounts under both attractions to see if they can save you extra money. Be sure to compare the final cost of a multi-park pass to the combined cost of the individual tickets; the best deal varies depending on the specific attractions and the discounts that are currently available.

All offers are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead and confirm before driving out of your way to take advantage of a particular offer! 

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Please note: San Diego Zoo charges a $2.00 fee per ticket for online orders.

1-Day “Any Day” Pass is $72 per adult (age 12 and up) and $62 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes admission plus unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial tram (if available). This ticket costs $2 more if purchased at the gate. 

1-Day “Value Days” Pass is $68 per adult (age 12 and up) and $58 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes admission on Value Days (blackout days include weekends, late March/early April and most holidays), plus unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial tram (if available). This ticket costs $6 more if purchased at the gate.

1-Day “Any Day” Pass Plus is $79 per adult (age 12 and up) and $69 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes all features of Any Day Pass, plus admission to 4D Theater Experience. This ticket costs $2 more if purchased at the gate. 

1-Day “Value Days” Pass Plus is $75 per adult (age 12 and up) and $65 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes all features of Value Days Pass ( see above ), plus admission to 4D Theater Experience.This ticket costs $6 more if purchased at the gate.

2-Visit Pass is $124 per adult (age 12 and up) and $114 per child (age 3-11) and includes two 1-Day Passes that can be used at the San Diego Zoo and/or San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego 3-for-1 Pass is $199 per adult (age 10 and up) and $189 per child (age 3-9) and includes one admission to each of San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari and SeaWorld San Diego. Must be used by the same person within seven consecutive days from the first visit.

San Diego Resident Membership , valid only for those who live in San Diego County, is $99 per adult (age 18-64) and $89.10 per Senior (age 65+). Includes limited weekday admission with blockout dates to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year (excluding weekends and holidays); 2 coupons for 50% off regular admission to either park; 5% off food and merchandise and other benefits.

San Diego Resident Premium Membership , valid only for those who live in San Diego County, is $129 per adult (age 18-64) and $116.10 per Senior (age 65+). Includes unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year; 2 coupons for 50% off regular admission to either park; 5% off food and merchandise and other benefits. 

Wildlife Protector Membership is $149 per adult (age 18-64) and $134.10 per Senior (age 65+). Includes limited admission with blockout dates to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year; 1 FREE guest pass; FREE parking at the Safari Park; special early hours; 2 coupons for 50% off regular admission to either park; 10% off food and merchandise and other benefits.

Wildlife Protector Premium Membership is $169 per adult (age 18-64) and $152.10 per Senior (age 65+). Includes unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year; 1 FREE guest pass; FREE parking at the Safari Park; special early hours; 2 coupons for 50% off regular admission to either park; 10% off food and merchandise and other benefits. 

Wildlife Explorer Youth Membership is $74 per child (age 3-17). Includes unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year.

Additional levels of membership are available, see their website for details.

Parking at the Zoo is free.

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Undercover Tourist, a great ticket vendor we’ve recommended for many years, offers significant discounts on San Diego Zoo tickets and tickets for other California and Florida attractions. We really like Undercover Tourist because they constantly strive to have both the best prices and best customer service in the business. That’s a tall order, but we have years of experience and feedback from our readers that tells us they really deliver!

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Undercover Tourist offers its best prices to subscribers to the FREE MouseSavers Newsletter and Hot Deals announcements! By using the exclusive link located in every monthly MouseSavers Newsletter, you always get an extra discount on most tickets, and the lowest prices Undercover Tourist offers, across the board! In addition, Undercover Tourist puts a handful of individual tickets on sale every month, and those tickets are offered only to Hot Deals subscribers! (It’s a different set of tickets every month, and can include any combination of Disneyland, Walt Disney World and/or other California or Florida attractions.) The MouseSavers Newsletter and the Hot Deals emails also contain exclusive hotel and other discounts not found anywhere else. Remember, it’s completely FREE.

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AAA is a loosely associated group of clubs that each cover a small geographical area, usually a single state or portion of a state. Different clubs have different offers, so it’s worth checking both your own AAA state club and the Southern California AAA club websites. To check your own state club, just go to AAA.com and you will be redirected (usually) to your local club. If you haven’t yet set up your online access, you’ll sometimes need to do that to see your local club’s discounts.

To check the Southern California site, use this link and enter zip code 92112. Once you get to the club home page, select the “Discounts & Rewards” tab and then select “Theme parks & attractions.” If a particular discount on the Southern California site involves booking online through the club site, you will usually need to be a Southern California member. Discounts that involve showing your card at the gate are available to any AAA member. If you can get to a Southern California AAA club office, you can usually take advantage of offers that must be bought in person, even if you’re a member of a different AAA club.

AAA members get 10% off a 1-Day Pass, and sometimes discounts on other things such as food or merchandise.

Costco.com sometimes offers a very good discount on San Diego Zoo tickets and you don’t have to be a Costco member to buy through their site. (Non-members pay a 5% surcharge, however.) There is a shipping charge when ordering from Costco.com.

Seniors (65 and older) get 15% off a 1-Day Pass. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

Airline / Cruise Line Employee Ticket Discounts

Airline and cruise line employees presenting a company-picture identification badge or CLIA at the ticket windows receive a 10% discount off the 1-Day Pass.

Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on 1-Day Pass only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

Children ages 3-11 receive FREE regular admission to the Zoo during the entire month of October (must be accompanied by a paying adult). The Zoo’s Guided Bus Tour is not included with Kids’ Free entrance and must be purchased separately at the Zoo.

Discounts on Multi-Attraction Passes that include the San Diego Zoo

If you know you want to visit other attractions as well as San Diego Zoo, there are a number of discount pass options available that can save you a lot of money, and eliminate the hassle of buying all of your tickets individually. We’ve scouted out some of the best discounts you can find from reputable companies and describe them here. For more details and pricing, just select the pass name.

Go City San Diego All-Inclusive Pass

Balboa park multi-day explorer pass.

Go City San Diego All-Inclusive Pass allows you to visit as many attractions as you want within a set number of days (usually 3 to 7 days). You pay one discount price for the number of days you choose. These work well if you are visiting at least two major attractions plus some less expensive attractions. The more attractions you visit, the more you save.

Go City San Diego Pass : If you want to fit in as much as you can in 1 to 7-days using one simple pass for one price, consider this all-inclusive pass. This pass includes the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park , Legoland California ,  SeaWorld San Diego on 3+ day cards,  Knott’s Berry Farm , plus multiple other attractions in the San Diego area. Plus, MouseSavers readers get an extra 5% off total pass purchases!

If you also plan to visit Balboa Park, consider the Balboa Park Multi-Day Explorer Pass , which includes one admission to each of the 17 participating Balboa Park museums (valid for 7 consecutive days) and 1-day admission to the San Diego Zoo.

Looking for a place to stay near the San Diego Zoo ? Choices are plentiful in the San Diego area near the San Diego Zoo, and getting around San Diego is fairly easy by car. If you don’t have a place in mind, we suggest checking out the hotels below. Our recommendations are not the cheapest places you can find– there are plenty of those out there– but we feel they offer a very good value for your dollar. As with our Preferred Hotels for Walt Disney World (Florida) , we suggest accommodations that will enhance your stay while not breaking the bank. That said, if you are used to Orlando area pricing, you will be in for some sticker shock. Low rates for decent but average hotels start at around $80-$120/night, mid-range hotels start at around $120 and can run upwards to $275/night or higher in peak seasons.

The San Diego Zoo is located at 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego. Zip code is 92101.

If you don’t know where to start, we suggest checking out:

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown – 1.2 miles from the Zoo, 15 minute walk to USS Midway Museum; historic hotel with contemporary amenities.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Downtown – easy walking distance to the Zoo and one block from the bay, new property with interior courtyards and heated rooftop pool. Note: self parking is not available – valet only.
  • Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn – Good value option if you are on a tight budget. Great location, exterior corridor style hotel, includes free continental breakfast.

Hotel Websites

Sometimes the best offers are directly through the hotels’ own websites, and if you are a member of a specific loyalty program, you probably want to search across all of that hotel company’s brands. For example, Hilton owns DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Waldorf Astoria, etc. Here are links to the overall parent company websites where you can search their whole portfolio– use Balboa Park, San Diego, California to find hotels closest to the San Diego Zoo:

  • Hilton Hotels (DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Homewood Suites)
  • Marriott Hotels (Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites)
  • Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG)  (Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites)
  • Choice Hotels (Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites)
  • Wyndham Hotel Group (Howard Johnson, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Regular Gate Prices

Please note: San Diego Zoo Safari Park charges a $2.00 fee per ticket for online orders.

1-Day “Any Day” Pass is $72 per adult (age 12 and up) and $62 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes admission plus the Africa Tram. This ticket costs $2 more if purchased at the gate.

1-Day “Value Days” Pass is $68 per adult (age 12 and up) and $58 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes admission on Value Days (blackout days include weekends, late March/early April and most holidays), plus the Africa Tram. This ticket costs $6 more if purchased at the gate. 

Parking is $20 per vehicle; RV parking starts at $38. Preferred parking (available on weekends and holidays) starts at $38.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Admission Discounts

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Undercover Tourist, a great ticket vendor we’ve recommended for many years, offers significant discounts on San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets and tickets for other California and Florida attractions. We really like Undercover Tourist because they constantly strive to have both the best prices and best customer service in the business. That’s a tall order, but we have years of experience and feedback from our readers that tells us they really deliver!

  • Get great deals on San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets and other attraction tickets from Undercover Tourist!

Costco.com sometimes offers a very good discount on San Diego Zoo Safari Park discount tickets and you don’t have to be a Costco member to buy through their site. (Non-members pay a 5% surcharge, however.) There is a shipping charge when ordering from Costco.com.

Seniors (age 65 and older) get 15% off a 1-Day Pass. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

In February 2024, seniors (age 65 and older) get FREE admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Parking is not included. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance); must show valid ID. 

Children ages 3-11 receive FREE regular admission to the Safari Park during the entire month of October (must be accompanied by a paying adult). The Safari Park’s Africa Tram is included with Kids Free entrance.

Discounts on Multi-Attraction Passes that include the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Zoo Single Day Tickets

Buy online and save, 1-day pass – any day.

Includes: One visit to the San Diego Zoo®, Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial Tram, and all regularly scheduled experiences. Experiences above subject to availability.

1-Day Pass Any Day tickets valid any day within one year from date of purchase. Cannot be exchanged for Value Days ticket. No reservation required.

Additional $2 Mandatory Processing Fee Charged Per Ticket

1-Day Pass – Value Days

1-Day Pass Value Days tickets valid on any Value Day (see calendar)  within one year from date of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discount/offer/promotion. No reservation required.

$72   $68

$62   $58, 1-day pass plus – any day.

Includes all the features of the 1-Day Pass, plus one 4D Theater Experience. Subject to availability.

$81   $79

$71   $69, 1-day pass plus – value days.

1-Day Pass Plus Value Days ticket valid on any Value Day  (see calendar)  within one year from date of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discount/offer/promotion. No reservation required.

$81   $75

$71   $65, multi-day / multi-park tickets, 2-visit pass.

Includes: One visit to the San Diego Zoo and one visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park -or- Two visits to the San Diego Zoo -or- Two visits to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two total visits by the same person on any and all days.

2-Visit Pass tickets valid on any day within one year from date of purchase. Ticket cannot be combined with any other discount/offer/promotion. No reservation required.

San Diego 3-for-1 Pass

Enjoy visits to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and SeaWorld® San Diego. The San Diego 3-for-1 Pass is valid for one visit per attraction—three total visits—by the same person on any and all days. Valid for seven consecutive days from the first visit.        

Go San Diego Pass

Discover 55+ top San Diego attractions and enjoy incredible savings with Go City. Meet wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park,  spend the day at SeaWorld®, explore the USS Midway, cruise the bay with Speedboat Adventures, and more!

San Diego CityPASS®

One easy purchase saves big on admission to San Diego's top attractions and theme parks, including San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld®, and LEGOLAND®. 

No need to decide now, choose which attractions as you go. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. No reservation required.

Membership offers a variety of ways to visit both the Zoo and Safari Park all year long. Please visit our membership pages for more details.

Starting as low as $95 per person

San Diego Zoo Gift Cards make the perfect gift! A gift card is valid toward San Diego Zoo and Safari Park admission packages, gift shop and food-stand purchases, tours and education programs, Zoo memberships, and more!

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Safaris at San Diego Zoo Safari Park – prices, duration, timings

Safaris at San Diego Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a 1,800-acre wild animal enclosure in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. 

More than two million locals and tourists visit San Diego Safari Park annually to get closer to wildlife and have animal encounters. 

At this Safari Park, visitors can choose from different safaris, each better than the other. 

This article shares everything you must know about the different kinds of safaris at the San Diego wildlife attraction. 

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The Safari Park is known for its vast, open-air exhibits that aim to replicate the animals’ natural habitats.

The expansive enclosures give the animals ample space to roam and engage in more natural behaviors.

The park is home to a diverse collection of animals, focusing on species from Africa and Asia.

You can see herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, antelopes, and various bird species.

The park is dedicated to wildlife conservation, and you can expect to see educational displays and signage emphasizing the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.

There are shows and demonstrations featuring various animals throughout the day.

These presentations provide educational insights into different species’ behaviors, adaptations, and characteristics.

The park offers some interactive exhibits where visitors can get hands-on experiences or learn more about specific animal behavior and conservation aspects.

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Tickets for San Diego Zoo Safari Park are available online or at the attraction box office.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

Because the attraction sells a limited number of tickets, they may sell out during peak days. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Once you purchase San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets , they get delivered to your email address.

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket.

On the day of your visit, proceed directly to the turnstiles; you do not have to stand in line at the ticket booth. Show the e-ticket on your smartphone and enter the park.

The African Tram Safari is free with the regular San Diego Safari Park ticket .

The 30-minute guided tour happens in an open-air tram so that the visitors can connect with the San Diego Safari Park’s animals on a closer level. 

African Tram Safari at San Diego Safari Park

The tram takes a 4 km (2.5 miles) long route through San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s field habitats, and you get to see herds of giraffes, flocks of exotic birds, crashes of rhinos, etc. 

African Tram Safaris start from the African Outpost at 10 am and continue 45 minutes before the park closes. 

The best time to line up for the African Tram Safaris is before 11 am or after 3 pm because there is no crowd. 

If you reach the African Outpost between 11 am and 3 pm, you may have to wait a while to board the tram.

Besides the Africa Tram, the San Diego Safari Park admission tickets include Cheetah Run, tours and attractions, shows, animal encounters & kids playgrounds.

The only experiences NOT included in the regular ticket are the paid safaris .

A visit to San Diego Safari Park is a costly undertaking. 

The Safari Park admission costs US$69 for all visitors 12 years and above and $59 for three to 11-year-old visitors. 

This is why many visitors wonder if the free Africa Tram Safari included in the ticket is enough. 

They also want to know if it makes sense to book one of the paid safaris.

We think the paid safari tours are nice to have. 

If money isn’t an issue, and you have time, go for them. 

Else, you won’t miss much by just purchasing the regular San Diego Safari ticket and going on the free safari.

Wildlife lovers opt for the 2-day San Diego Zoo + San Diego Safari Park combo , which allows them to visit both wildlife attractions one after the other. Or if they prefer, they can visit one attraction twice. 

Paid Safaris at San Diego Safari Park 

San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers 11 safaris, for which visitors must pay extra. 

These are over and above the numerous wildlife experiences that come with the regular Safari Park ticket . 

You can book these safaris once you reach the Safari Park or call 619-718-3000 in advance.

Even if you book an extra safari, you must purchase a regular entry ticket to the park.

We explain all the different San Diego Safari Park tours so that you can decide for yourself. 

During the Wildlife Safari, your group of up to six will board an open-air safari truck with an expert guide and explore the expansive savanna habitats.

This is a private tour, and you see many birds and mammals, including some babies. 

Age Restriction: 3 years and up Duration: 1 hour Cost: US$419 per group of up to six

During the Night Vision Safari, you spot rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, and more in the dark. 

Everybody gets a pair of night vision binoculars before they hop onto an open-air safari truck to experience the Safari Park’s multispecies habitats like never before. 

The Wildlife Safari at twilight is a great way to get a complete wildlife experience. 

Led by an expert guide, your private group will board a safari truck and roll into the African savanna habitats to get closer to African animals.

You finish the safari by stopping at one of Safari Park’s breathtaking viewpoints. 

You enjoy a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and a curated snack box even as you take in the sounds, smells, and views.

Age Restriction: 3 years and up Duration: 1 and a half hour Cost: US$589 per group

Cabana Safari at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

This safari is great for a family celebrating an occasion. 

You get a private cabana with stunning views of giraffe herds, iconic rhinos, and a large variety of African wildlife below. 

A dedicated host who handles all your needs, such as lunch, etc., will be available throughout the day.

Age Restriction: None Time:  Daily during park hours Duration: 1 hour Cost: US$250 per group of six

This San Diego Safari Park tour happens before the attraction opens for regular visitors. 

An experienced guide takes you on an early morning stroll through the Safari Park.

Besides strolling from the Park entrance to Shiley’s Cheetah Run and Kijamii Overlook, you also witness a cheetah run at top speed.

Since the ticket booths will be closed early in the morning, you must book this safari at least one day in advance. 

Age Restriction: None Time: 8.30 am, Saturday, Sunday, and select holidays Duration: 1 hour Cost: US$99 per person

Did you know that the San Diego Zoo houses more animals in a smaller space? Some visitors prefer to read our comparison of San Diego Safari Park and Zoo before booking their tickets.

You sit in a private safari cart and enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the park’s spacious African savanna habitats.

The expert guide shares stories about the plants and animals in the park.

Age Restriction: None Time:  Daily during park hours Duration: 1 hour Cost: US$318 per group of six

During the Behind-the-Scenes Safari tour, you embark on a 90-minute private adventure to see animals up close and listen to wildlife stories.

A guide escorts you around the park in a deluxe cart and shows you areas closed to the public. 

There are three types of Behind-the-Scenes Safari – 

Aussie Surprise: This is an early morning safari in the Walkabout Australia section of San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Visitors will see animals such as kangaroos, Platypus, wallabies, etc. 

Elephants and Friends: During this guided tour, you go behind the scenes at the Elephant Valley and learn what it takes to care for a herd of African elephants.

Rhinos and friends: During this safari, you will visit Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center, a 3.5-acre state-of-the-art facility that conserves white rhinos.

Age Restriction: None Time:  Daily during park hours Duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours Cost: US$522 per group of six

During the Flightline Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, you will soar as high as 130 feet above the ground and take a bird’s-eye view of rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife in the savanna habitats.

The tour includes:

  • An orientation on the tour and safety equipment
  • Brief interpretive tour
  • ‘Preparator flight’ on a smaller zipline
  • The trip by safari truck to the final launch platform
  • The final zipline flight of two-thirds of a mile

Age Restriction: 8 years and up Time: Daily during park hours Duration: 1 hour, including training Cost: US$308 per group of four

This experience is an excellent sleepover adventure at the Safari Park.

All sleepovers include activities at the Roar and Snore camp, an after-hours wildlife exploration, dinner, an evening snack, and breakfast the following morning.

This wildlife experience can be booked as a family or group of adults. 

Age Restriction: None Duration: Overnight, 4:15 pm to 9:30 am Cost: US$149 per group of six

Aptly named the Ultimate Safari, this is perhaps the best safari at San Diego Safari Park.

This experience is customized for your needs and interests with the best habitat areas, animal interactions, and a sit-down lunch. 

This five hours long safari needs reservations (minimum 72 hours ahead) and is subject to availability. 

Age Restriction: 3 years and up Duration: 5 hours or 7 hours Cost: US$710+ per person

Balloon Safari in San Diego Park

The Balloon Safari is modeled on the hot air balloon tours of the Serengeti.

The tethered helium balloon rises silently 400 feet, and you get to spend 10 to 12 minutes in the sky, gaining a bird’s eye view of the park.

Since animals are most active early in the morning, the best time to be up in the air is 9 am to noon.

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Safaris at San Diego Zoo Safari Park:

The Safari Park strives to make its attractions accessible to all visitors. Wheelchair accessibility may vary by safari tour, so it’s recommended to inquire about specific accommodations.

Yes, photography is allowed during the safari tours. However, it’s essential to follow any guidelines provided by the park and be considerate of the animals and fellow visitors.

The park prioritizes visitor safety, and safari tours adhere to strict safety guidelines. Visitors are usually briefed on safety protocols before the tours, and trained guides accompany guests during the experiences.

Some safari experiences are included with a general admission ticket , while others may require an additional booking and fee.

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Popular attractions in San Diego

# San Diego Safari Park # San Diego Zoo # Legoland California # USS Midway Museum # SeaWorld San Diego # San Diego Harbor Cruise

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10 Best San Diego Safari Park Discount Ticket Deals | 2024

Quickly find cheap San Diego Zoo Safari Park discount tickets. My chart compares the zoo, Costco, AAA, Groupon & 6 other deals. Including a coupon code that always works, even if you’re at the gate! But first, here are the basic deals that you should know about.

San Diego Safari Park ticket discounts include 50% Discount Admission Coupons and Complimentary Guest Passes bundled with certain memberships. Seniors, students, and groups with 15 or more get 10% off. Groups of 100+ get 15% off. Active US military, teachers on field trips, and kids in October get in free.

Cartoon woman chasing San Diego Safari Park discount ticket deals (represented by a flying dollar bill)

Discover the cheapest legitimate Safari Park admission tickets (plus unpublished deals!) for you and your family in the chart below. Then scroll down the page for the need-to-know details for each cash-saving offer.

If you make purchases through the links in this post, I may be compensated. Read my Advertising Disclosure for more info. Thanks! ~ Nancy

* Save with a secret promo code on each San Diego Zoo or Safari Park 1-Day Pass. Go any day. Go directly to the gate. Click  HERE  to get your code, instructions & discounted tickets by email. By clicking the link above you agree to receive an automated email message. Valid only at aRes Travel , San Diego’s local authorized ticket seller. Read my full privacy policy .

San Diego Safari Park Discount Tickets Comparison Chart

Is it better to buy san diego safari park tickets at the gate or online.

Buying Safari Park tickets online is cheaper, faster, and safer. Safari Park encourages you to purchase your Safari Park tickets online and in advance. But it is not required.

Buying your passes on the internet costs less. If you purchase in advance through the San Diego Zoo Global website you’ll save $2. Get my promo code from local aRes Travel to save 10% off the $71 gate price.

Buying online reserves a spot for you and your group. This is especially important on busy weekends and holidays. You don’t want to drive 30 miles to Escondido from downtown San Diego only to be turned away because they’ve reached their guest headcount limit for the day.

You’ll also avoid the sales ticket window lines if you buy online. With a mobile ticket, you’ll go straight to the gate. Wouldn’t you rather get right to seeing exotic animals rather than being one of the herd waiting in line for a ticket?

NOTE: San Diego Zoo Global charges a $1 convenience fee for online purchases.

Online Ticket Discounts are Becoming Harder to Find

Due to increasing costs due to economic inflation, San Diego Safari Park has asked websites to stop publishing some of our best discounts. You can understand their position. They’re a non-profit and feeding the animals has got to come first. You’re not the only one hurting from the high price of energy and groceries.

Fortunately, my favorite authorized ticket source, aRes, has gone the extra mile for SanDiegoing readers and carved out the best possible deal for you under the circumstances. Click on the koala below for details.

Photo of koala saying" Click on my cute furry face for Surprise Savings on 1-Day San Diego Zoo and Safari Park tickets. You'll be sent a one-time email with a promo code and a secret link for your discount online purchase."

How Much Are San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets At The Gate?

San Diego Safari Park ticket prices at the entrance are:

  • $71 for adults
  • $61 for children up to 12 years old
  • FREE for toddlers and infants under 3 years old with a paid adult

Parking is not free at this attraction. It costs $20 per normal-sized passenger vehicle.  If you’re driving an RV the fee is $38. Call 619-718-3000 to see if they’ve restarted preferred parking. 

What’s Included In San Diego Zoo Safari Park Admission?

A San Diego Safari Park ticket one-day pass includes:

  • Animal Exhibits
  • All Gardens
  • Africa Tram
  • Cheetah Run
  • Frequent Flyers Bird Show
  • Tiger Keeper Talk
  • Training Talks

NOTE : Please call 619-718-3000 to find out which (if any) of these activities have been canceled due to county COVID-19 restrictions. Read this section on another page of my site which details what’s included in San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets .

Also, visit my page on the best places to eat at Safari Park . In addition to details on all their restaurants, I’ve included tips on how to save a few bucks while eating well there.

When Are San Diego Zoo Safari Park Free Admission Days?

The best-discounted deal at San Diego Zoo is free entry, right? Here’s the scat on all of the free days at San Diego Zoo.

How Kids Free in October at the Safari Park Works

Kids get San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets free in October. Children under the age of 12 can get in free. There are some limits:

  • They must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Only 5 children are permitted per adult. 

Your cheapest option is to buy a discounted adult ticket that allows you to bring in children for free. 

Unfortunately your Southern California CityPASS , and Go San Diego passes are not eligible for special events like this. AAA discounts won’t work either because they cannot be combined with any other discount offers.

You’re going to have to purchase a separate adult ticket. But you don’t have to pay full price. Click HERE for a discount code that will work on adult tickets during Kids Free in October.

Discover more kid fun for less! Check out my page where I uncover all the  discount ticket deals at Sesame Place San Diego  for you.

Seniors Get in Free During February at San Diego Safari Park

1-Day Passes are free for everyone over 65 all of February. This deal is only available at the entrance. Present a valid photo ID with a birthdate showing that you’re over 65 at a Safari Park ticket window. Only one ticket per senior. You still have to pay for parking.

Which San Diego Zoo Annual Membership Is the Cheapest?

San Diego Zoo Annual Memberships include unlimited Safari Park entrance privileges. If you love animals and walking in beautiful surroundings this is one of the best ways to get cheap tickets for the San Diego Safari Park. You can save up to 99.6% off the standard 1-Day Pass price if you visit the zoo daily for a year with the Resident Adult Premium membership. The cost is 29 cents per daily visit.  But what if you don’t want to come every day?

If you want to visit often on weekends, buy the San Diego Resident Premium Adult membership ($109). If you plan to see the animals during the week, purchase the San Diego Resident Adult Membership ($95). This membership level has all weekends and major holidays blacked out, that’s 123 days. Yes, I counted them all on their blackout date calendar. You can find the current year’s blackout dates calendar in the membership sections  HERE .

You’ll find a chart with the least expensive San Diego Zoo membership options and their restrictions below:

Annual adult membership plans cost from $99 to $10,000 per year. Here’s the San Diego Zoo annual membership page so that you can check them all out for yourself.

Bob and I are  Wildlife Protector Premium  members. At this level, we get free parking and unlimited entries to both the Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo. We usually visit Safari Park on Saturdays. Our favorites are Tiger Trail , Elephant Valley, Africa Tram, and eating lunch while watching herds of antelope and rhinos from a bench above Kijamii Overlook. If it’s a special occasion, we’ll dine at The Watering Hole restaurant.

Free Guest Admission coupons are one of the major perks of most San Diego Zoo annual memberships. Each of these printed tickets is like a 1-Day Pass – good for a one-time visit for one person. Guests can use these without a member being present.

How to Get and Use Free Guest Passes for Safari Park

You can visit San Diego Safari Park for free if you’ve got Complimentary Guest Passes. But the only way to get them is if you know a member who is willing to give them to you.  

You do NOT have to be with a member to enter the park using a San Diego Zoo Guest Pass.

Longtime members are more likely to have unused Guest Passes. Chances are that they’ve taken their visiting family and friends to the zoo and Safari Park many times. Members love sharing their passion for animals and they feel bad about letting their passes expire without being used. So asking them doesn’t cost you anything and may make them feel better. 

Buying Guest Passes online is risky . San Diego Zoo Global says that the resale of guest coupons is fraud and a violation of the seller’s annual membership agreement. They’re just printed tickets with a barcode. Anyone with a scanner and a printer can fake them. And you will not know that you’ve paid for a fake until you try to present it at the gate. You may be turned away because the scanner says that code has been used. 

How to Get 50% Off Discount Admission Coupons for Safari Park

This half-off San Diego Zoo Safari Park admission deal is legit. But they are also only available from someone who has an annual membership.

But these discounted tickets are MUCH easier to find than the free Guest Passes. Most of the annual membership options include 2 of these per year. Once again, ask the zoo members in your network if they have any unused coupons.

And just like the Guest Passes, buying these discount admission coupons online is not recommended.

Are Safari Park Shoppers Passes Worth It?

A Safari Park Shoppers’ Pass is another free way to enter the park. Actually, it’s a 1-Day Pass that will be refunded if you meet certain conditions.  Those conditions are:

  • You’ve purchased a 1-Day Pass at the standard rate
  • You’ve returned to the ticket sales window at the entrance within 45 minutes

Start back to the gate when you’ve shopped for 35 minutes because there may be people waiting in line at the ticket booth.

Are There Group Discounts at San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

You get 10% Off 1-Day Passes for groups of 15 or more paying visitors at Safari Park San Diego. This is a wonderful way for large families to get together while maintaining social distancing.  Of course it’s also ideal for businesses and social group outings. 

15% off the 1-Day Pass for groups of 100 or more. Call 619-718-3000 (Reservation Sales Department) well in advance of your trip. They will make sure that your group numbers will be counted in that day’s total. Also, they have meal vouchers for many of the eateries inside Safari Park for an extra fee. This can save your group members some money off of buying entrees à la carte.

What is the San Diego Zoo Tickets Senior Discount?

You can get 15% off a 1-Day Pass for guests over 65 at the gate . You must present a valid photo ID at a zoo ticket sales window to get this discount. They do not offer this deal online or by phone.

Save More Than 10% With Authorized Ticket Seller Deals

San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) works with a limited group of vendors who have the right to legally sell Safari Park tickets. They are tied into the Safari Park reservation system. They have to maintain strict standards of customer service and abide by the rules set by SDGZ. 

These rules include maintaining their agreed-upon ticket parity so that the non-profit zoological organization can maintain its funding for conservation projects.

SanDiegoing Ticket Deals From aRes Travel

aRes Travel and San Diego Zoo Global have been partners since 1993. The Zoo and Safari Park online reservation system was developed and is being maintained and updated by aRes. All of the other authorized ticket sellers use that system to sell tickets according to SDZG’s standards.

Here’s why I recommend aRes:

  • Many thousands of San Diego visitors have saved money with their worry-free discounted Safari Park passes and tickets
  • 100% authentic tickets Guaranteed. All passes come directly from the Safari Park, Zoo, and other attractions like SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND, Disneyland, and many attractions in southern California
  • They’re always cheaper than Safari Park gate prices (call for their unpublished rates at 800-719-8961 .)
  • Fast, automated delivery via email to your inbox
  • Never wait in line at a ticket sales booth. Go straight to the gate entry turnstiles.
  • Save up to 30% on tickets/lodging for multiple theme parks and 100’s of hotels
  • They’re a local San Diego company . They’ve got longtime relationships with hotel managers, attraction companies, and tour groups so they can put together great deals for us
  • Their CEO is a nice guy . I dropped by their office one day and he spent at least 40 minutes answering my questions. At the time, no one was reading my blog but me, my husband, and sometimes my Mom. It was a gracious gesture.

One thing to note is that aRes charges a $2 online convenience fee ($1 + the SDZG’s $1 online fee) for Safari Park tickets. But that doesn’t bother me too much.  Because… you can actually TALK to them if you need help by calling 800-719-8961 . How rare is that? Google them to check out their great online reviews.

1-DAY PASSES

San Diego Zoo Safari Park entrance

Save more than 10% Off 1-Day Passes to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park . Click HERE for a special unpublished discount code for SanDiegoing readers. Get your tickets by clicking the orange button below.

The tickets are easy to use. 

  • Call 800-719-8961 to get your unpublished discount on your tickets
  • Your tickets will be emailed to you after your purchase
  • Print out your tickets or show them on your mobile device at the gate
  • The Safari Park ticket attendant will scan the QR code
  • You enter the park and have a great time 

Parking is not included at either park with this package.

ZOO MULTI-ATTRACTION TICKET BUNDLES

LEGOLAND® California & San Diego Safari Park Combo Deal

LEGOLAND® California & San Diego Safari Park 2 photo collage

Save $24 for each adult vs buying each of these tickets separately. You get a 1-day LEGOLAND ® admission ticket and a 1-Day Safari Park Pass. Both allow you to bypass the ticket sales window and head straight to the entry gate. Safari Park parking costs extra. Guided Safari Park tours need to be purchased separately. Check out my Safari Park tours review page  

This ticket package is great for families traveling from Los Angeles and Orange counties for a weekend. You stay up in north San Diego county and avoid the worst of the traffic jams around downtown.

  • $159 99 per adult (aged 12+)

Legoland California, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Combo Deal

San Diego Zoo, Safari Park and Legoland ticket package. 3 photo collage

Save $24.49 for each adult vs buying each of these tickets separately. You get a 1 day pass to each of these popular attractions. Parking at Safari Park is not included. NOTE: Legoland California is not yet opened. This entry is for your planning purposes. Please check the operating hours prior to booking.  

This is a great bundle for a 3-day weekend getaway. Each of these attractions has enough to hold your interest for a full day. And kids will love it. 

Legoland California, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Combo:

  • $196.50 per adult
  • $172 for children under 13 years old

Or call 800-719-8961 to get questions answered and for assistance.

HOTEL AND ZOO MULTI-ATTRACTION PACKAGES

Lions, Tigers, and Baby Elephants, Oh My! – The San Diego Zoo or Safari Park Package

Lions, Tigers, Baby Elephants package with Lodging near San Diego Zoo or Safari Park

You can save up to 30% off if you book your hotel and a San Diego Zoo 2 Visit Pass together. Of course the discount depends upon which hotel you choose. 

This deal is perfect for a short staycation for locals or a quick getaway for those traveling from Los Angeles or Orange counties. Choosing a hotel may be a difficult choice though, there’s over 110 to choose from. My advice is stay close to where you’d like to spend your evenings. 

If you’re looking for more of San Diego’s wild side, stay in the Gaslamp Quarter at the Horton Grand Hotel (scroll down the linked aRes page a bit to find this one). This historic boutique hotel has cozy fireplaces in every room. And you’ll be right in the middle of our nightlife district. 

Or call 800-719-8961 and let them help you create a memorable weekend.

San Diego Family Fun Vacation Package

Photo of Safari Park Rhino family. Speech bubbles saying "Now that we've seen Safari Park, let's go to the Zoo! And then take Old Town Trolley Tour to a little Italy restaurant. I'm tired of eating grass."

This bundle is kid-friendly and you can save up to 30% off on your hotel plus San Diego Zoo and other attractions . This build-your-own custom package includes the Safari Park and the Old Town Trolley Hop-on, Hop-off Tour, and many more San Diego sights. Many of the hotels have FREE breakfast and parking. 

One of the more than 125 hotels featured in this deal is the beautifully situated Cape Rey Carlsbad . It’s a Hilton property located in Carlsbad with direct access to Carlsbad State Beach. It’s also a AAA 4 Diamond Resort with a great restaurant (Chandler’s) and an award-winning spa. Summer beach picnics, bonfires and watching the sun fall beyond the Pacific Ocean from an exquisitely designed fire pit will be highlights of your stay.

Or call 800-719-8961 and let them help you customize great family memories.

Other Hotel and attractions bundles from aRes Travel.

Costco San Diego Safari Park Tickets

If you search the internet you’ll see many references to super-cheap San Diego Zoo and Safari Park tickets sold at Costco. There’s just one problem, all of those posts are old and the offers are expired.

I spent hours scouring online forums, coupon code sites and large travel websites and the most recent  example of a Costco zoo ticket deal is from 2010. And in that comment thread they didn’t even give the price for the 1-Day Pass. 

I suspect that the killer Safari Park Costco deals will not be coming back. In the last couple of years San Diego Zoo Global, the Safari Park’s parent organization, has instituted a policy of price parity among authorized ticket sellers. SDZG doesn’t want other companies significantly undercutting their own gate prices. 

They’re not just being greedy. It’s for a good cause. Their mission is to end extinction and promote conservation awareness worldwide. And they aren’t subsidized or run by their local city like many other zoos. The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are mostly self-funded through ticket sales to people like you.

Go ahead and check Costco’s Ticket Savings page to see if they’ve got Safari Park passes. But if you don’t find any, don’t be surprised. 

Costco San Diego Zoo Safari Park Ticket Bundles – There’s still a PDF for the Go San Diego Card discounts on the Costco website, but it’s an orphan. The Go San Diego Card is not on their ticket page, just links to a few restaurants. If you want to buy the Go San Diego Card click the link to go to aRes, our local San Diego authorized ticket source.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets On Groupon

Up to 70% off a 1-Day Adult Pass – This is misleading clickbait. Groupon’s last significant discount offer was in September 2020. If you go to their website you’ll get the standard 3% off deal that you’d get directly from Safari Park. Granted, 3% off is technically “up to 70% off”, but the wording is sneaky.

To get a better deal anytime, anywhere, buy your tickets from my travel partner aRes Travel of San Diego. Use this Safari Park Discount Ticket Form to get a discount code and the link where you can use it to buy your cheap tickets. Or, call 800-719-8961 and ask aRes for the unpublished San Diego Safari Park discount instead.

San Diego Safari Park AAA Discount

10% off a 1-Day Pass – You can only get this deal at the gate and if you’re a AAA member.  It’s good for you and 5 more in your group.

Present your AAA membership card and a valid ID at the ticket sales booth and purchase a 1-Day Pass for your ten percent discount. You cannot get this offer online or if you buy your ticket on the phone.

You can’t combine a AAA discount with any other coupons or offers. So you can’t use it during Kids Free in October or the Seniors Free in February events. But you CAN call 800-719-8961 ahead of time. Save yourself a bit of cash. Load the ticket onto your mobile device (or print it). Skip the ticket window line!

Public Service & Trade Associations Ticket Deals

San diego safari park ticket discounts for military.

FREE 1-Day Pass to the San Diego Zoo

Active duty US military are entitled to a free 1-Day Safari Park Pass. You’ll need to show your Uniformed Services ID Card or Common Access Card (CAC) at the entry turnstiles. You will not be allowed free access without that ID.

Military Family Discounts at Safari Park

Screenshot of MCCS Camp-Pendleton, Travels & Information Tickets & Tours web page

10% Off 1-Day Pass at the Gate – Spouses and immediate family members must show their valid dependent ID cards at any ticket sales booth to get this discount.  

Get a 15-20% Discount at your local base’s Ticket and Travel Office. However you must buy in advance of your trip to Safari Park. You cannot get this deal at the gate. The percentage you will save varies by the service branch, the location of the base and other factors.

You can also find better deals on annual memberships and 2-Day San Diego Zoo/Safari Park admission bundles at your base travel office. For an example,  here’s a San Diego ticket price list from Camp Pendleton . Scroll down to the “ Download ITT Price List ” button to see it.

Veterans & Retired Military Safari Park Discounts

15% – 20% off 1 Day Pass – MUST BUY ON BASE. Free entry to San Diego Safari Park is only available to active duty military personnel. Retired military must buy their 1-Day Pass from their base’s Ticket and Travel Office. . Veterans and retired military can also get 2-Day San Diego Zoo Admission Passes and annual memberships at a discounted price at the base. For an example link over to the Latitudes Travel Information, Tickets and Tours page . Scroll down to the “Download ITT Price List” button. Click to open the PDF.

Law Enforcement Discounts on San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets

San Diego Police Officers Association logo

18% off 1 Day Pass – MUST BUY THROUGH SDPOA.org. San Diego Safari Park does not offer any discounts for those who serve as San Diego law enforcement and their families. But you can get significantly cheaper tickets if you buy through the San Diego Police Officers Association website. Login, click on the Members tab and you’ll see the Theme Park Tickets category.

On the SDPOA.org members’ page you’ll see these ticket deals:

1 Day Passes:

  • $49 for Adults 
  • $39 for children 3-11 years old

2 Day Admission Passes:

  • $89.60 for Adults
  • $79.60 for children 3-11

Tickets purchased through SDPOA.org will be delivered via email or sent to your mobile device.

Firefighters Free in September at Safari Park

Active US firefighters with a valid ID can get a free 1-Day Pass for the San Diego Safari Park during September “Firefighters Appreciation Month” . Safari Park is located in the rural San Pasqual Valley and has sometimes been threatened by wildfires. So everyone who loves the animals here is VERY appreciative of the firefighters efforts to keep it safe. 

To get free entry under this program you must present your active firefighter ID with a photo. It doesn’t matter if it’s a department ID or a Union ID. This complimentary ticket is not available by phone or online.

Firefighters’ Family Discount

10% off 1-Day Passes for Family & Friends of Firefighters.  

During September, San Diego Safari Park offers 10% off each admission for up to 6 people accompanying an active duty US firefighter who has a valid department or union photo ID.

Do AZA Members Get a Discount at San Diego Safari Park?

There is no American Zoological Association (AZA) member discount at Safari Park . San Diego Zoo Global is a member of AZA, but unlike most zoos in the United States, it is self-funding and cannot afford to offer reciprocal AZA benefits and fulfill their primary mission which is to end extinction.

San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are both self-funded by your entry fees, food and concession sales, and extra add-on experiences like tour safaris. Most of the zoos in the AZA discount ticket program receive the majority of their budget from municipal coffers.

Travel Industry

Airline and cruise lines employee discounts.

10% off 1-Day Pass at San Diego Safari Park.   Airline and cruise company employees and one guest are eligible for ten percent off one day admission. This deal is not available if you pay online or by phone.  You must present your company-issued photo ID or CLIA card before paying at the zoo ticket window.

San Diego Safari Park Travel Agent Discounts

10% off 1 Day Pass to the Safari Park. If you’re a member of IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network), you and a guest are eligible for a ten percent discount at the gate. If you’re a tour operator, travel agent, or wholesaler you can get this deal. All you need to do is show your up-to-date ITAN card prior to paying at any Zoo ticket window.

Deals for Educators and Students

San diego safari park teacher discount.

15% off a 1-Day Pass to Safari Park in San Diego for teachers directing curriculum-focused student trips. For more details, check the Zoo’s education and field trips page. The CTA Member Benefits website is a good resource for discounts and offers that teachers can use on personal trips to San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park Student Discount

15% off 1 Adult 1-Day Pass to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is the standard deal for students . All students 12 years of age and older are eligible. You must present your valid student ID before payment at any ticket sales booth to get this deal.

This offer is good for high school, community college, and university students as well as those working towards graduate degrees.

Is There a Diego Safari Park Residents’ Discount?

There aren’t any discounts for locals on 1-Day Passes for San Diego Safari Park. The best way for residents to save on Safari Park tickets is to buy an annual membership . These memberships offer significant savings for California residents in the 91900-92899 zip codes. The lowest tier costs $115 for a single adult. That means that your Safari Park and Zoo entries are free after just 2 visits.

How to Avoid Safari Park Online Ticket Scams

Cartoon of hacker at desk selling fake San Diego Safari Park tickets

1) If the price for San Diego Safari Park tickets sounds too good to be true, you’re probably right. That’s the first rule to avoid being the victim of any online swindle. Pay attention to your little voice which says, “So what’s in it for them?” Sometimes it’s not just money, but your identity that’s at stake.

2) The Craigslist About Scams page says that most online fraud can be avoided if you insist on meeting face-to-face with the person selling the tickets. 

3) Guard your identity online by using payment systems like Apple Pay, Google Wallet or Payoneer. If you are asked to make payment via PayPal, add on the Buyer Protection fee. It’s inexpensive, only 3.1% + $0.30 per transaction. Otherwise you are not shielded from having someone take off with your money without giving you a valid ticket in return.

Reselling of San Diego Safari Park Tickets is Prohibited

Photo of San Diego Safari Park Guest Pass with text prohibiting resale.

The sale or transfer of guest coupons, complimentary tickets, or unused memberships is a violation of the legal terms of the San Diego Zoo Global annual membership agreement. Words to that effect can be found on all Safari Park tickets. 

Buying tickets from someone who is not an authorized ticket seller is a chancy proposition. Someone could have purchased a ticket online and printed more than one copy at home. There’s no way for you to tell if that ticket is good until it gets scanned at the gate. 

I understand that sometimes vacations are canceled due to illness or emergencies. But it doesn’t happen very often. Keep in mind that there’s a good chance that an amazing deal on Safari Park passes is a scam.

Never purchase an unused membership to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Annual pass holders must show a valid photo ID with their Zoo membership card at the gate. You’re out of luck unless your name is the same as the one on the card.

Don’t Buy Safari Park Tickets on Craigslist

Buying cheap San Diego Zoo Safari Park tickets on Craigslist is a gamble with the odds against you. None of the authorized ticket sellers list their inventory on Craigslist. And although you may find the occasional person who had to cancel a trip posting their unused tickets it is rare.

Before you put money down on cheap Safari Park tickets posted on Craigslist read Craigslist’s Avoiding Scams page . PLEASE.

Some people have had success if the Craigslist post says “pay after entry”. That usually means that the person selling the entry pass is a member who is selling their guest passes. The zoo member brings you in through the gate as their guest and you pay them the agreed amount after you’re inside. 

This activity is prohibited by the members’ agreement with San Diego Zoo Global. Thus it’s morally questionable. It’s up to you whether you feel right about not doing the right thing to support endangered species. 

eBay – That incredible Safari Park ticket deal on eBay could be real or could be a steal (with you being the victim). Before you try to purchase them, read the eBay  how to recognize scams section.

Reddit –  I’ve read about a few meetings for transfers of San Diego Zoo or Safari Park tickets arranged in these forums. The ones that were successful were of the “pay after entry” type.

Closing Thoughts on Buying San Diego Safari Park Discount Tickets

EVERYONE can save some money on admission to San Diego Safari Park. There’s no reason to pay the gate price. And I hope that I’ve proved that to you in this article. Between the SanDiegoing readers unpublished discount that you can get by calling 800-719-8961 and my discount tickets chart I’m hoping that you’ve found a San Diego Safari Park discount ticket deal that will work for you.

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I'm nuts...about animals, polymer clay, mixed media art & husband Bob. Happily planted in San Diego among good friends, family that I would have chosen if given the choice and optimism for a bountiful future for us all.

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Recent additions to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

It's all about working together to promote conservation and make the world a better place for those with two, four or maybe no feet at all.

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ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a world-class experience with 1,800 acres of sprawling savannas teeming with wildlife and botanical gardens.

They want to let everyone know about their latest additions to premium experiences.

It's not all about having fun and getting an up close and personal view of rhinos, giraffes, and wildebeest. It's all about working together to promote conservation and make the world a better place for those with two, four, or maybe no feet at all.  Marco Wendt is the Wildlife Ambassador for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. "Everything we do is about Conservation. From the Wildlife Safari that we just experienced to the roar and snore, to even kids walking off the African Tram," Wendt explained. The San Diego Safari Park is one of San Diego's gems. And in the last couple of years, they've upgraded your access with what they call premium experiences – including hot air balloon rides or mimosa tours. "It's an added level of opportunity for the Safari Park and Zoo and they vary throughout the year so you never know what you're going to get," Wendt shared. "Roar and Snore is amazing, friend! When the sun is setting the Safari Park completely transforms and you can experience the sights and sounds of the Safari Park at night. It’s beautiful!"

Those are just some of the ways you can get a little more out of your next trip to the Safari Park. You must book in advance and prices vary by experience. It all works together to make sure they can continue to preserve this space and protect the animals because even on our exclusive tour, we had to pause for the protection cause.

CBS 8 was able to capture video of a group of baby ducklings who had wandered too far from their natural habitat and were in the path of several tour buses. That’s when Wendt hopped out of the caravan and gathered all the lost animals by hand. At least three vehicles full of visiting guests stopped in their tracks on the small dirt road to make sure the baby ducklings would be okay. "Mom was over there in the water and all we had to do was relocate over to the water and they're happy little duckies. This is their home and we're visiting here," Wendt reminded everyone. For tickets, pricing, information about the premium experience, and how you can help with their mission to make sure we're living in a world where animals and humans can thrive together visit the  San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s website.

   

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Tickets and Hours

Spend an hour or stay the day! Your paid admission grants access to the Safari Drive-Thru & Safari Village Walk-Thru for the entire day. Present your receipt to re-enter the park.

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Law enforcement, active duty, and retired military receive a $4.00 discount on each paid admission *.

Law Enforcement, Active Duty, and Retired Military must show valid identification

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No Animals Allowed

No Outside Animal Feed Allowed

No Smoking or Vaping Allowed, except in the designated area

Minivan Sliding Doors MUST Remain Closed in Drive-Thru Section of the Park

Guest must stay in vehicles at all times while on the Safari Drive-thru.

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Our season will end on sunday, december 1, 2024.

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Family Pass Promotion

Enjoy all-day access to Dubai Safari Park for a family of 5 including 2 adults and up to 3 children, with unlimited air-conditioned train shuttle service within the park.

  • Access to 6 zones (African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert, Kids Farm and Al Wadi)
  • 10 mins Arabian Safari tour: a drive through experience observing local animal species roaming in their natural desert habitat.
  • Access to live presentations as per announced schedule during your visit.
  • Complimentary feeding sessions of selected animals as per announced schedule during your visit.
  • Access to educational workshops and wildlife talks as per announced schedule during your visit.
  • A wide variety of dining and retail options.
  • Complimentary parking.

Day Pass ( Book Now )

All day access to Dubai Safari Park to explore the Al Wadi area, the African, Asian and Explorer Villages and the Kids Farm.  Also includes the following experiences: •    Train Service around the park throughout the day •    10-minute Arabian Desert Safari •    All Live Presentation throughout the day •    Animal feeding sessions throughout the day (Giraffe Feeding extra) •    Educational talks and workshops (as per the schedule)

Day Pass+  ( Book Now ) As per the Day Pass ticket PLUS:

  • Train Service around the park throughout the day
  • Reserved seating in all the Live Presentation throughout the day

Safari Journey  ( Book Now ) All day access to Dubai Safari Park to explore the Al Wadi area, the African, Asian and Explorer Villages and the Kids Farm.  Also includes the following experiences:

  • 35 minute Guided Safari Journey bus tour
  • 10 minute Arabian Desert Safari
  • All Live Presentation throughout the day
  • All animal feeding sessions throughout the day (Giraffe Feeding extra)
  • Any educational talks and workshops (as per the schedule)

Safari Journey+  ( Book Now )

As per the Safari Journey ticket PLUS:

  • Reserved seating in all the Live Presentation throughout the day

Free admission for:

- Children below 3 years old (Identity card is required upon entry)

- People of Determinations are eligible for free Day Pass ticket for self + 1 companion. (POD ticket can be availed at the tickets counter upon presentation of a valid POD card)

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King of Safari ( Book Now )

This is a VIP luxury package provided to those who want an extra special experience. The guests will get treated like a “King” in a chauffeur driven vehicle along with a personal guide to provide them with all the knowledge and interesting facts about our incredible animal collection. They will also get priority access into all our amazing experiences and exhibits, as well as reserved seating at all our live presentations throughout the day.  (this package is for groups of up to 10 guests)

*Booking has to be made 3 days in advance, and it is subject to availabilty.

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Behind the Scenes  ( Book Now )

An amazing and exclusive experience where our guests go “behind the scenes” here at Dubai Safari Park to witness where all the action happens. Our guests will get the chance to meet our animal caretakers and learn firsthand about the special care given to our incredible animal collection. This experience will also give our guests the opportunity to feed our Elephants or Giraffes as well as brushing the formidable White Rhinoceros. (this package is for groups of up to 10 guests)

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Dine in the Wild  ( Book Now )

An incredibly unique experience where our guests get the opportunity to take a meal in the park in the company of one of our amazing and exotic animals (this package is for groups of up to 6 guests)

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Jungle Capture  ( Book Now )

A unique exclusive experience for the animal photography lovers; spend up to 3 hours with our incredible animals and a private guide capturing those memorable photos that will last a lifetime (this package is for groups of up to 3 guests)

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Adult & Pre-Schooler

Take advantage of our new Adult & Pre-Schooler offer, where you and your little one (0-4yrs) can come and have a fantastic midweek day out for  just £20!

<p class="text-center">Take advantage of our new Adult &amp; Pre-Schooler offer, where you and your little one (0-4yrs)&nbsp;can come and have a fantastic midweek day out for&nbsp;<strong>just £20!</strong></p>

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Combi Ticket

Visit both West Midlands Safari Park AND Drayton Manor Resort with our Combi Ticket and get two family days out for just £45 – that’s our biggest ever saving of over 45% .

<p class="text-center">Visit both West Midlands Safari Park AND Drayton Manor Resort with our Combi Ticket and get two family days out for just £45 – that’s our biggest ever saving of <strong>over 45%</strong>.</p>

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Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 30% compared to on-the-gate prices! 

The earlier you book, the more you can save!

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What Our Visitors Think

Little piece of heaven in the west midlands.

Loved our visit. Happy animals, very polite and helpful staff, venue was very clean and well maintained, food was tasty and all reasonably priced.

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Great day out

This was a real interactive and memorable day. The whole experience created laughs and memories which will last a long time. Such value for money! Would definitely recommend.

Great experience

Lovely Safari Park, I think is the best one so far. I will definitely go again and recommend to friends. 

Simply the best value for money day out!

This has to be one of the best attractions for a perfect day that is packed with so many things to do and enjoy... and, at such a great price, coupled with a free return visit. Awesome!

Best family day out

Love it!! Plenty to do and see for all ages, clean and tidy. All staff pleasent and friendly, been going at least once a year for over 30 years and still love going.

Fabulous place Great staff. Spotlessly clean

I have an annual pass so use WMSP a lot. It never fails to impress. Today we did the minibus safari tour with Clive, our tour guide and driver. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. It was a lovely experience.

Great day had by all

Lots of close ups with the animals. There was plenty to do and see. Lots of information available regarding the animals.

Dino Safari - Las Vegas

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Mary H.

“ Pluses: - dinosaur slide - scanner that let you color a dinosaur, scan the picture, and the dinosaur you colored appears on a screen! ” in 2 reviews

Louisa M.

“ It's difficult to find (on the lower level of Bally 's / Horseshoe by the food court) but a ton of fun. ” in 2 reviews

Lauren W.

“ Visiting this spot in the Horseshoe hotel was super cute for children and if you're an adult it was also a great way to educate yourself on dinosaurs! ” in 2 reviews

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Dino Safari Las Vegas was a cute experience, but it might be better suited for younger kids. It's basically like strolling through a dinosaur museum with lots of exhibits. However, my nephew, who is 9, didn't find the activities very engaging. The place seemed a bit empty/lonely when we got there. The souvenir photo at the entrance was a nice touch. Plus, he did have fun on the VR ride, so that was a highlight of the visit! We paid around $76 for 2 adults and 1 nine year old.

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Mar 25, 2024

Hello Lisset, thank you for your review of Dino Safari. We are excited to hear you enjoyed our VR and souvenir photo! If you're looking for another adventure your family is sure to enjoy, swing by Discovering King Tut's Tomb and let the exploration continue!

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Went with my 6 yr old daughter during thanksgiving week 2023. Totally unexpected fun here! My daughter isn't into dinosaurs but she sure had great fun here! I gawked at the $23/child and $26/adult price ticket but we spend 1.5 hrs here. Pluses: - dinosaur slide - scanner that let you color a dinosaur, scan the picture, and the dinosaur you colored appears on a screen! - inside the hotel where the Monorail stop is - have enough interactive items for kids 2-8 yrs old - sandbox that you can scoop and play (sand is in a raised table) I'm not sure if I would redo this, but it was fun the first time!

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This place is a small exhibit geared towards those who love dinosaurs and small children. Frankly, my kids loved it. I can't complain. You park in the Paris garage and you get 3 hours free if you are a resident.

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Apr 20, 2024

Rawr-some greetings, Leslie! Thank you for reviewing your prehistoric adventure! Up for another heart pounding journey? Join us at Real Bodies for some anatomical fun!

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We wanted to go check out some of the attractions and this one seemed like it would be fun. All I needed to know was there were dinosaurs and I was in. It was even better than I expected. Awesome huge dinos, but they are animated too! I did not know that before and was so excited when we entered and found out. Lots of very interesting information as well. There were actually quite a lot of dinos to check out and a couple other little extras you'll see if you go. I'm already worried my pictures tell too much but it's definitely not all of them by any means. It was so neat I'll actually be going again in a couple months because now my mom wants to check it out when we're there. I wouldn't usually spend the money to repeat an attraction but honestly this was so cool I have no problem doing just that. I'm taking my mom if that says anything about how much I recommend coming here.

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The Dino Safari is such a hidden gem for any family with young children that is visiting Las Vegas. Actually, it's even more wonderful for locals like me that think to grab the Groupon discount! It's cheaper on weekdays than weekends, btw. Located within the Horseshoe Hotel/Casino - formerly Bally's - the Dino Safari is at a very prime location in the center strip. Once inside the hotel (coming from the self-parking lot) follow signs to the Real Bodies exhibit. Don't be alarmed that you'll also be in the Paris hotel once you enter; just follow the signs and you'll pass it. You'll soon see the walls adorned with the Dino Safari signs on the way. The entrance will be right there! It's basically a mazed museum filled with large, slowly-moving but very soft-to-the-touch dinosaurs. It also has a few interactive activities for the kids, like mystery box touch-and-feel artifacts, a digging zone with projected colorful dinosaur city videos onto it, a brachiosaurus slide, and a triceratops ride. My son was elated. He was still boasting to strangers about the experience a week later! I originally was introduced to this spot through a Yelp Elite perk, but we loved it so much that we had to come back with friends to experience it again! As a tip, the self-parking garage you'll be guided to is supposed to be free for the first few hours for locals. You should be able to scan your ID when paying for parking upon leaving. If it doesn't allow you too, talk to someone before making the final trip to your car. The signage (at least at this time of writing) guarantees this. Don't pay $23 just because they make it difficult for you.

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This place is so awesome! It's difficult to find (on the lower level of Bally's / Horseshoe by the food court) but a ton of fun. This small exhibit is a must-see for folks with kids who love dinosaurs. I'm an adult and my husband took me for a surprise visit, and I was just as excited as all the children there. The prices are steep (it's on the Las Vegas Strip after all, so it caters to tourists), but locals with a Nevada i.d. get a significant discount (we paid $22 each for an adult tickets). The exhibit is small but takes about 45 minutes to an hour to walk through, depending on how much you stop and read. This exhibit was created by a real paleontologist, so it's very academic. There is a lot of reading, and it's quite educational in nature. I learned a lot about dinosaurs, including several facts that I didn't know. The dinosaurs are lifelike and life sized, so be prepared for some "oohs" and "aahs" as you round every corner. The animatronics are Disney quality, and they're just super cool. Photos are allowed, so have fun! There are some parts of the attraction geared solely for kids, like a sandbox where you can "dig" for "fossils" (included with admission), a 3D ride (extra), coloring tables (free), and a playground slide where you can ride down a dinosaur's tail (included). They even do kid's birthday parties, which is the coolest thing ever. I actually want MY birthday party here, lol. Kids get a free passport and crayons and can check off the regions they visit. There's a checklist of items to find too, which is fun for everyone. The gift shop is good and expensive, but they have lots of appealing merchandise. I do think the admission prices are a bit high for what this is, but anyone who loves dinosaurs will get a kick out of it. PRO TIP FOR LOCALS: Ask for the locals discount and park at Paris and walk over inside the hotel. Locals park free for 3 hours at Paris.

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This is going to be 4 stars if you are looking to learn and do some interactive things. If yoy enjoy looking at animatronic robots, this is a 4 star. If this doesnt interest you, it will be a 2-3 star. The kids enjoyed, but not enough to say we want to go again and not enough to be upset that they're leaving. I dont recommend paying for the dino ride. The VR is decent, but maybe not worth the price. All in all, Dino Safari a very decent time spender and will keep the kids busy for a ln hour

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We had a great time at the self experience. There was so much to see and do in a little booklet to check last everything to make sure you didn't Miss a thing. My grandson's favorite thing was comparing his feet to the dinosaur feet. He had no idea they were dinosaurs as big as the T. Rex. He and a friend had so much fun they didn't even mind not getting to do the few things that cost extra money. Bring a little extra cash if you want to ride the dinosaur or play in the arcade, we didn't, and still had a great time. We spent about two hours total, because we had to go back through twice just because they wanted to see everything again. Lol. There are a little things with doors to stick your hand in and guess what you're feeling that were a big hit, and dinosaurs that we got to touch and little dinosaurs that made little sounds that were really popular. All in all we had a great time. Yelp Elite is the way to go , I highly recommend trying to get elite if you can but more than that I recommend going to this dinosaur exhibit. We had lunch afterwards and all in all it was a fun day.

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Mohammed greeted us upon entry and he was so pleasant he answered all of my questions and made some great suggestions for what the boys might enjoy since there a 4 year age difference btwn them. I think the exhibit was really fun and informative. My oldest thought the dinosaurs were cool and the youngest was terrified-so great job on the realism of the animatronic dinosaurs. The staff was really friendly and helpful. We took a souvenir picture upon entry and we went to the gift shop and got some really cool toys on the way out. Overall it was a great experience for the kiddos. I really like that the exhibit wasn't overly crowded so we could take our time and walk through and take pictures. Overall it was really clean and well kept. I think it's a 30-45 min experience. A cool family experience.

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Cute and fun time with the family. The campsite and slide were so surprising. The digital eyes of the dinos were so interesting.

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  1. Tickets

    1-Day Pass - Value Days. Online offer only; advance purchase required. Select days only. Includes: One visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park®, Africa Tram, and all regularly scheduled experiences. Experiences above subject to availability. 1-Day Pass Value Days tickets valid on any Value Day (see calendar) within one year from date of purchase.

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    Both visits must occur within 1 year of date of purchase. Non-transferable, must be used by the same person on any and all days. Ticket expires one year from date of purchase. Complete Ticket Details. Adult 2 - Park. (Ages 12 & older) $124.00. Additional $2 Mandatory Processing Fee Charged Per Ticket. Child 2 - Park.

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    15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017. The Safari Park is the San Diego Zoo's sister park to the northeast in Escondido. Distance between the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 35 miles. Please allow 45 minutes to 1 hour travel time.

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    San Diego Zoo Safari Park Webstore. View Cart. Cart Safari. $60 and up (per person)*. *Admission is separate and required. Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Ages 0-2 must sit on adult lap. No more than two infants ages 0-2 permitted per ticket, per cart. Tour around Africa or Asia from the comfort of a ...

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    San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 4,629 reviews. #1 of 79 things to do in Escondido. Nature & Wildlife AreasZoos. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Home to more than 3,600 animals representing over 300 species, San Diego Zoo Safari Park lets you to get up close and personal with animals from around the world.

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    Complete Ticket Details. Wildlife Protector Premium (1 Adult) (Ages 18-64) $169.00. BEST VALUE for members, ages 18 and over! Enjoy year-round admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, one complimentary one day Guest Pass, two 50% off discount admission coupons, complimentary general parking at the Safari Park, Early Hours access and a 10 ...

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    San Diego Zoo Safari Park Regular Gate Prices. Please note: San Diego Zoo Safari Park charges a $2.00 fee per ticket for online orders. 1-Day "Any Day" Pass is $72 per adult (age 12 and up) and $62 per child (age 3-11), if purchased online in advance. It includes admission plus the Africa Tram. This ticket costs $2 more if purchased at the ...

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    San Diego Safari Park admission tickets include Africa Tram, keeper talks & attractions, entertainment, animal encounters & kids playgrounds. But any activity with "Safari" in its name requires payment in addition to the cost of admission. Parking is not included. It costs $20 minimum.

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    San Diego Safari Park ticket discounts include 50% Discount Admission Coupons and Complimentary Guest Passes bundled with certain memberships. Seniors, students, and groups with 15 or more get 10% off. Groups of 100+ get 15% off. Active US military, teachers on field trips, and kids in October get in free.

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