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Updated December 18, 2024 by San Diego Beaches and Adventures
The San Diego Zoo is the most popular attraction in San Diego, California. The world famous zoo is located in San Diego Balboa Park, and worth a visit any time of the year.
There are many ways to get discount tickets to the San Diego Zoo, so we'll tell you how. Some discounts will also get you into the San Diego Wild Animal Park, now called the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a spacious companion park that was a former breeding ground for zoo animals.
Rare sighting of Koala eating at San Diego Zoo. Koalas sleep 18 - 20 hours each day.
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CityPASS - If you are visiting the San Diego Zoo and other San Diego attractions, then consider the San Diego CityPASS. You can save up to 41% at San Diego’s best theme parks and attractions including Legoland, Seaworld San Diego, San Diego Zoo or Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, City Cruises, Old Town Trolley Tours, Birch Aquarium and Maritime Museum. Choose from 3 to 6 attractions to purchase and visit over 9 days. Check out the San Diego City PASS and save money at San Diego CityPASS.
Go City San Diego - The San Diego Go City All-Inclusive Pass gives you flexibility to visit as many San Diego attractions as you wish, including the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park over your choice of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 consecutive days. Attractions include the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, Legoland, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Birch Aquarium, Sesame Place San Diego, Belmont Park, and many more. The Go City Explorer Pass gives you flexibility to pick your attractions and save. Visit 2, 3, 4 5 or 7 attractions in a 60 day window. Customize your Go City San Diego Pass, including the San Diego Zoo and save at gocity.com/san-diego.
Go City Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Go City All-Inclusive Pass gives you flexibility to visit as many Los Angeles attractions as you wish, including the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park over your choice of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 consecutive days. Attractions include the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Aquarium of the Pacific, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and many more. The Los Angeles Go City Explorer Pass gives you flexibility to pick your attractions and save. Visit 2, 3, 4 5 or 7 attractions in a 60 day window. Customize your Go City Los Angeles Pass, including the San Diego Zoo and save at gocity.com/los-angeles.
Become a member of the San Diego Zoo, and enjoy a tax writeoff too, which reduces the after-tax cost of the membership. You will pay for your zoo membership with just 1 visit in many cases.
This is a great way to support your local zoo, and enjoy an inexpensive year long San Diego Zoo membership. They offer a variety of membership options with different benefits and costs. You get discount coupons or free guest passes too.
Type | Cost | Age | Block out Days | Key Benefits |
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Youth | $67 | Youth 3 - 17 | no | free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident | $95 | Adult 18 - 64 | yes | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Senior | $85.50 | Senior 65+ | yes | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Premium | $119 | Adult 18 - 64 | no | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Premium Senior | $107.50 | Senior 65+ | no | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector | $139 | Adult 18 - 64 | yes | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Senior | $125.10 | Senior 65+ | yes | 1 free 1-day pass, , two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Premium | $159 | Adult 18 - 64 | no | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Premium Senior | $143.10 | Senior 65+ | no | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Guardian | $209 | Adult 18+ | no | 2 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, 1 50% off special experience coupon, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Champion | $400 | Adult 18+ | no | 1 free guest per visit, 2 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free priority parking, 2 50% off special experience coupon, priority boarding for free bus tours and tram rides |
For more information about San Diego Zoo Membership see sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
Free Kids Tickets - October is Kids Free Day at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Children ages 3 - 11 receive free admission when accompanied by a paid adult.
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Hotels - Hotels in San Diego frequently have coupons for $5 off zoo admission.
Online San Diego Zoo Discount Coupons - Google online to find discounts and promo codes.
Costco stores - Costco in San Diego CA sometimes sell San Diego Zoo discount tickets, especially pre-COVID. You could also purchase them online, which might be a better choice, as they are not always available in the stores. Recently Costco offered 1 day passes as great discounts. They also recently offered the 3-for-1 pass for only $116.99 each adult ticket and $94.99 each child ticket. This can be used to visit SanDiego Zoo, Safari Park, and Sea World for up to 7 consecutive days. This is a one of the best San Diego deals! For more information on Costco discount tickets San Diego Zoo see Costco Tickets.
Senior Discount - Seniors age 65+ can receive 15% discount on 1-day pass when purchased at the park.
San Diego Zoo Tickets AAA Discounts - AAA members can save 10% off zoo admission ticket prices for a 1-day pass.
Airline and Cruise Line Employees - Receive a 10% discount off a 1-day ticket when you show your company ID.
San Diego Zoo - For information, address and directions see San Diego Zoo.
Become a member of the San Diego Zoo, and enjoy a tax writeoff too, which reduces the after-tax cost of the membership. You will pay for your zoo membership with just 1 visit in many cases.
This is a great way to support your local zoo, and enjoy an inexpensive year long San Diego Zoo membership. They offer a variety of membership options with different benefits and costs. You get discount coupons or free guest passes too.
Membership Type | Cost | Age | Blockout Days | Key Benefits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Youth | $74 | Youth 3 - 17 | no restrictions | free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident | $99 | Adult 18 - 64 | Weekends and holidays | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Senior | $89.10 | Senior 65+ | Weekends and holidays | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Premium | $129 | Adult 18 - 64 | no restrictions | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
San Diego Resident Premium Senior | $116.10 | Senior 65+ | no restrictions | two 50% off admission coupons, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector | $149 | Adult 18 - 64 | Weekends and holidays | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Senior | $134.10 | Senior 65+ | Weekends and holidays | 1 free 1-day pass, , two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Premium | $169 | Adult 18 - 64 | no restrictions | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Protector Premium Senior | $152.10 | Senior 65+ | no restrictions | 1 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Guardian | $229 | Adult 18+ | no restrictions | 2 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free parking, 1 50% off special experience coupon, free bus tours and tram rides |
Wildlife Champion | $449 | Adult 18+ | no restrictions | 1 free guest per visit, 2 free 1-day pass, two 50% off admission coupons, free priority parking, 2 50% off special experience coupon, priority boarding for free bus tours and tram rides |
For more information about San Diego Zoo Membership see sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
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