San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: 2-Visit Pass

Two Zoos, One Pass: San Diego's 4,000 Animals Across 1,800 Acres

You get two full days of access to both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, or split your visits however you want across a year. Entry is mobile-only, all animal exhibits and shows are included, plus unlimited tram rides at each location. The pass covers 4,000+ animals across two sites 35 miles apart, so plan which one matters most to you first.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. San Diego Zoo4h · entry included
2. San Diego Zoo Safari Park4h · entry included

Visit San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

• Explore Elephant Odyssey exhibit
• See elephants, lions, jaguars
• Learn about prehistoric fossils
• Travel 35 miles to Safari Park
• Board Africa tram tour
• Walk Heart of Africa safari trail
• Visit Nairobi Village for shopping

The experience

Giraffes are already moving across the savanna when you arrive at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 35 miles north of the city. The Africa tram tour runs for 30 minutes past herds of elephants and zebras, but the real pull is the walking trails: miles of them cutting through the Heart of Africa, a 32-acre section where you'll stand at overlooks watching lions, tigers, and endangered species move through their own space. The pass gets you one visit here, or you can split your two visits between the Zoo and the Safari Park, depending on what you want to see.

At the San Diego Zoo itself, the Elephant Odyssey is the newest draw. It's built around a fossil dig site where you walk through evidence of what lived here thousands of years ago (mammoths, saber-toothed tigers), and then step into the habitats of animals still here now: elephants, lions, a jaguar. The Zoo runs a guided bus tour and unlimited Skyfari aerial tram rides, so you're not walking the whole thing if you don't want to. With over 4,000 animals representing 800 species, the Zoo alone can eat up a full day, which is why the two-visit pass makes sense. You scan your phone at entry (no printing, no lines), and you're in.

The pass is valid for a year from purchase, so you don't have to use both visits back-to-back. That flexibility matters if you're visiting San Diego for a week or planning to come back. Strollers and wheelchairs rent at the front plaza if you need them, and the tram systems at both locations mean you can move through without walking every inch. Nairobi Village at the Safari Park has shops and food if you want to break up the day.

What’s included

• Your pass includes one visit to the San Diego Zoo and one visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, or two visits to either location.
• Entry covers all animal exhibits and shows, unlimited Skyfari aerial tram and guided bus tour rides at the Zoo, and unlimited Africa tram rides at the Safari Park.
• Mobile tickets mean direct entry by scanning your phone.
• Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent at both locations.
• The pass is valid for one year from purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see both the Zoo and the Safari Park without buying separate tickets, and for anyone visiting San Diego over multiple trips since the pass stays valid for a year.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Can I use both visits on the same day?

No. Each location is a full-day experience. The Zoo and Safari Park are 35 miles apart, so visiting both in one day isn't practical.

How long is the Africa tram tour at the Safari Park?

The Africa tram tour runs for 30 minutes and passes herds of elephants, zebras, and several endangered species.

Do I have to walk the entire Zoo?

No. The Zoo offers unlimited guided bus tours and Skyfari aerial tram rides, so you can cover ground without walking the whole property.

How long is the pass valid?

One year from the original purchase date. You can use both visits anytime within that year.

Is the pass mobile-only?

Yes. Simply scan your phone at entry for direct access to both locations.

Are strollers available?

Yes. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent at the front plaza near the entrance of each location.

What's included in the pass?

All animal exhibits, shows, unlimited tram rides at the Zoo (Skyfari and guided bus tour), and unlimited Africa tram rides at the Safari Park.

How far is the Safari Park from the Zoo?

Approximately 35 miles (55 km) north of San Diego.