If you enter this park expecting it to be like a traditional zoo , you will be sorely disappointed. But if you are more about observing animals interacting in larger enclosures similar to what they would have in the wild , you'll appreciate this place. While this place doesn't have as many animals as the SD Zoo, and fewer bells and whistles , it is significantly less crowded , and best of all, the animals seem so much happier ! I had never seen animals in a zoo do the things like they do at safari park...so much more playful which animal lovers will appreciate. As with any theme park I hate paying ridiculous amounts for parking (privately owned lot supposedly) and food (though you can easily bring your own in . I highly suggest you do) . October is typically free for kids so that's when we like to take advantage of going .:). It gets pretty toasty with limited shade as well so come with sun protection.
LOVE the Safari Park. We live out of state & do not like repeating vacations, however, we have come back 4 times specially for the Safari Park. This is heaven on earth here for us. Instead of going to a zoo where humans have all the space to walk & the animals are in small cages...the Safari Park has soooo much room for the animals. How peaceful it is to see animals truly happy in their environment here! Yes, food is over priced but compared to any other tourist attraction in this world...it's a drop in the bucket. You can also bring your own food if u want. Plus, knowing that the majority of all their money goes back to care for the animals rather than the bosses in the penthouses (Disney etc)...we don't mind personally supporting their efforts. It is a pleasure each & every time we visit (& love the veggie burgers).Thank u to the entire staff who care for the welfare of these living creatures & their future. Our future generations r relying on u to help each species thrive. God bless u!
Be prepared for heat in the summer and cool temperatures in the winter. Exhibits are naturalistic and very large with multiple species living together. The elephant herd is enormous but my favorite stop is at Tiger Trails where it’s hard not to see tigers. There is a parking fee. If you live in San Diego or frequent the area you might invest in a yearly membership for unlimited entrance into both the Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo. Keep in mind that the two parks are about a 40 minute drive from each other. They are not on the same property.
We absolutely LOVED the Safari Park! By far the coolest zoo I have ever been too. The hot air balloon was amazing. It is a totally different experience to see all the animals together in a environment that more closely represents their natural habitat. All the staff and volunteers were very passionate, helpful, and friendly. I regret not going longer than one day.
One of my favorite spots in San Diego. A visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park always make me smile. Bring comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of walking to do. But take time to get on the team to get a tour of the African field exhibits where you’ll see rhinos, giraffe and more. There are other tour options that will cost extra. The Photo Safari gets you inside the large field exhibits where giraffe will come up and say hi.
I loved the safari park! The new exhibits are amazingly themed. The tiger area was magnificent! Getting to see baby tigers in the morning was really cool. There's lots of walking so bring some comfy shoes. The price of the ticket is a really good value. If you live in the area definitely get a pass!
San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a US Zoo based in Escondido, California. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA.
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