How to find the Zoo

  • The San Diego Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego along Park Boulevard.
  • Map/directions.

Disabled access information

Zoo hours
(The San Diego Zoo is open every day of the year, including all holidays.)

  • Current/Spring hours
    (through June 27):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Summer/Nighttime Zoo hours
    (June 28–September 1):
    9 a.m.–8 p.m.
    (grounds close at 9 p.m.)
  • Fall hours
    (September 2–October 5):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Founder's Day Hours
    (October 6):
    9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Free admission to all!
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Fall/Winter Hours
    (October 7–March 8):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 5 p.m.)

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San Diego Zoo exhibits

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Visitor Information

Garden Celebration

May 17 and 18

Celebrate a Garden of the Senses at the Zoo! Find out how gardens stimulate the five senses with beautiful foliage and flowers on display, tasty botanical food and beverages, and more. Bring your questions to ask our horticulture experts. Free botanical bus tours will take you on a sensory adventure. And don't miss Dr. Zoolittle's show to see how plants can bring you to your senses! More...

 

Walk on the Wild Side

5K Walk on the Wild Side at the Zoo

Registration begins on May 15
Event takes place Saturday, October 11
Sign up for this fun, annual walk through the Zoo, meeting critters along the way. Fun for the whole family! More...





Register now for
Summer Camp!

Five-day sessions July 7–August 15
With a little help from Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo, the two words you won't hear from your youngsters this summer are "I'm bored." Students entering grades K–7 can take cool five-day programs for each grade level. They will meet exotic critters, visit behind-the-scenes areas, and enjoy crafts, drawing, cooking, and music! More...

Cub Camp—NEW!

Five-day sessions July 14–August 8
Youngsters with a yen for animals can spend one or two weeks at this fun new day camp. The half-day program offers two topics and includes animal encounters, crafts, drawing, cooking, music, and more. More...

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