San Diego Zoo

Amusement Parks & Rides • San Diego, California United States

The San Diego Zoo is a beloved attraction in San Diego, California, that offers a unique blend of wildlife encounters and amusement park thrills. This world-renowned zoo is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 650 species, making it a must-visit destination for animal lovers of all ages. The zoo's diverse habitats and naturalistic enclosures provide an immersive experience where visitors can observe animals in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats.

In addition to its impressive collection of wildlife, the San Diego Zoo also offers a range of amusement park rides and attractions that cater to visitors seeking a bit of excitement. From the Skyfari aerial tram that offers panoramic views of the zoo to the Guided Bus Tour that provides an informative overview of the park, there are plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you're looking to learn about exotic animals, enjoy thrilling rides, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings, the San Diego Zoo offers something for everyone to enjoy.

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States San Diego, California, US
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Tours for San Diego Zoo

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything San Diego Zoo has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option in San Diego, California $159 Tour Provided by Viator
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San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option

San Diego, California United States

The all day Everything Tour is fun for the whole family, and lets you see nearly everything San Diego has to offer. From the historic Gaslamp Quarter where the fun is always happening and the iconic Horton Plaza where the shopping is just as fun as navigating the mall. You will see the beautiful rose garden of Balboa Park and the natural Beauty of the Point Loma Ecological preserve where you can wade through the tide pools looking at sea anemones, crabs, lobster, fish and the occasional octopus. You can walk around Ocean Beach and San Diego’s famous Maritime Museum, experience the always beautiful Balboa park where a Family photo is a must, and stroll through Old Town San Diego and see how San Diego has changed over the centuries from the small Mission and Mexican community it was to the Most Beautiful City in America.
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 All Day San Diego Tour in the GPS Guided Vanderhall GoCar in San Diego, California $455 Tour Provided by Viator
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All Day San Diego Tour in the GPS Guided Vanderhall GoCar

San Diego, California United States

This is the ultimate way to see Everything San Diego has to offer. Tour the city in the world's first storytelling car. Visit and learn interesting facts as you pass by San Diego’s biggest attractions. From the historic Gaslamp District with its incredible gastronomy scene to the Horton Plaza where you can find one-of-a-kind shopping in quint small mom-and-pop shops. Visit the breath-taking Rose Garden of Balboa Park and the natural beauty of the Ecological Preserve, Point Loma. The Point Loma tide pools are fun to wade through looking at sea anemones, crabs, and other aquatic life. Stroll around Ocean Beach and the famous San Diego Maritime Museum. Don’t forget the world-famous San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park. See how Old Town San Diego has changed and grown over the years. Experience the culture and diversity of Mexican culture that has made San Diego one of the most beautiful cities in America. If you want to see everything San Diego has to offer, GoCar Tours is the way to go!

 Vacation Photographer in San Diego in San Diego, California $267 Tour Provided by Viator
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Vacation Photographer in San Diego

San Diego, California United States

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 1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California $92 Tour Provided by Viator
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1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, California United States

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park.

 Early Bird GoCar Tour: Return by 12pm Special in San Diego, California $173 Tour Provided by Viator
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Early Bird GoCar Tour: Return by 12pm Special

San Diego, California United States

SAVE UP TO $50. The EARLY BIRD 1/2 DAY SPECIAL requires the vehicle be returned to the departure location by 12:00 PM. All for the price of 2 hours in a GoCar.

Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park and Petco Park on the way to Hillcrest and back. Snap some amazing photos along the Pacific Ocean and see the San Diego up close. You can even park and take a stroll along if you choose. On the way back explore the boutique shopping districts of Hillcrest. This tour is approximately two hours drive time at a slow pace and has several fun, informative detours and stop options along the way. If you want to extend the tour you have the option of taking the Oldtown loop at the end of the tour.

 2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown San Diego and Old Town in San Diego, California $62 Tour Provided by Viator
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2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown San Diego and Old Town

San Diego, California United States

This 2-Hour GoCar Tour is your key to fun in San Diego! This self-drive tour takes you through the Downtown and Old Town areas of San Diego, but you will also pass through other thriving areas such as Little Italy, The Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Mission Hills and Presidio Park. This exciting tour has turn-by-turn GPS with tour commentary along the way. *If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!

 Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour in San Diego, California $161 Tour Provided by Viator
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Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

San Diego, California United States

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling scooter. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day.  Just book the day and time of the speedboat portion you want online and call the number above to book your scooter tour. After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation.

 San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour in San Diego, California $54 Tour Provided by Viator
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

San Diego, California United States

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of San Diego and Coronado at your own pace hopping on and off with the options that best suit your interests.

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