San Diego Zoo (San Diego)

Photo: Jim1138, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Rex the lion statue in the zoos entrance plaza (the current entrance, opened 2016).

San Diego Zoo in San Diego: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $78 adult (12+) · $68 child (3–11) · free under 3 — 1-Day Pass Any Day.

Address2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

HoursNov 1–25, 2026: 9am–5pm daily; hours vary by date — check the official calendar before visiting

Prices$78 adult (12+) · $68 child (3–11) · free under 3 — 1-Day Pass Any Day

Price notesOnline Value Days tickets on select days are $73 adult / $63 child (official tickets page).

Age notesTicket tiers on the official tickets page: adult 12+, child 3–11; children under 3 are free by tier structure.

BookingOfficial tickets page states no reservation is required for the 1-Day Pass Any Day.

Suggested timeAbout 5 hours

AccessibilityThe Zoo's plan-your-visit page has a Guests with Disabilities section: dedicated accessible parking and restrooms, an ADA shuttle on call that accommodates standard wheelchairs and ECVs, and ADA pathways and elevators marked on the park map; steep grades are noted on some paths. Stroller and sensory provisions were not stated on the pages fetched.

ParkingPaid parking $16 per vehicle per day (paid parking began Jan 5, 2026); oversized vehicles $44; members park complimentary via the member portal (official plan-your-visit page)

Hours in detail9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily in the current published block (Sunday, November 1 - Wednesday, November 25, 2026); seasonal schedules are posted on the official Plan Your Visit page.

ParkingPaid parking began January 5, 2026 (aligned with the City of San Diego): $16 per vehicle per day for automobiles and motorcycles, $44 for oversized vehicles; managed by ACE Parking, first-come first-served. Members park free after registering their vehicle in the Member Parking Portal. On select days a complimentary satellite shuttle runs from the Inspiration Point lot (Park Blvd & Presidents Way, one mile south) from 11 AM until one hour after the Zoo closes.

AccessibilityThere are steep grades in parts of the Zoo. An on-call ADA shuttle serves guests with mobility-related disabilities and accommodates all standard wheelchairs and the ECV types allowed on grounds - ask any team member or volunteer for the nearest pickup; space is limited. Dedicated accessible parking and restrooms; the Zoo map marks ADA pathways and elevators, and a downloadable Accessibility Map for Guests with Disabilities is published.

Verified perk: Kids Free October — children 11 & under freeDuring Kids Free Month in October, all kids aged 11 and under receive free admission, no reservation required (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance field trip policy page). October 2026 has ended; these are the published terms of the annual promotion.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

San Diego Zoo — San Diego, California

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