Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Celebrate good fortune this Lunar New Year, a holiday recognized throughout many East and Southeast Asian countries. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and those born during this zodiac year are known...
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an 1,800-acre wildlife park, is home to more than 3,600 animals representing over 300 species. Located in Escondido, California, the Safari Park welcomes more than 1.5 million guests each year to see animals in herds of mixed species, in expansive savanna habitats. The Safari Park is a vast accredited botanical garden featuring more than 1.3 million plants, representing over 3,700 species. Guests are invited to take part in thrilling safari experiences and create lasting memories, while supporting San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s conservation efforts to save wildlife worldwide.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in a vast reserve, and the only two platypuses in the US swim and splash. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by caravan truck, cart, zip line—there's even an overnight option. Everywhere you look, there are amazing views lions lounging in the grasslands, antelope and giraffes mingling, rhinos wallowing in waterholes, storks and cranes on the march, and more. Engage in close encounters with animal ambassadors, explore walking trails that lead to beautiful vistas and endangered species like the Sumatran tiger, and discover the adventure of conservation in action at this leading-edge wildlife park.
Did you know that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? During those five decades, the Safari Park has played a huge role in the conservation of species ranging from condors and hornbills to rhinos and elephants. Its 1,800 acres offer the perfect setting to connect with nature and wildlife—and to rediscover your sense of wonder. From world-class habitats like Tull Family Tiger Trail and Walkabout Australia to the Africa Tram that takes you right into expansive, multispecies savanna habitats, there is no other place like the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Come celebrate with us as we enter our second half-century, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027-9614
(619) 718-3000
Toll-Free: (800) 407-9534
Please check our website for current hours.
During the month of February, all visitors age 65 and older receive free admission to the Safari Park. Enjoy the sights on an Africa Tram, see the platypuses and other Aussie species at Walkabout...
Celebrate good fortune this Lunar New Year, a holiday recognized throughout many East and Southeast Asian countries. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and those born during this zodiac year are known...
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