Located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is 100 acres in size and is home to more than 4,000 animals representing more than 650 species from around the world. Spend the day monkeying around in our tropical oasis as you visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, elephants, and more.

October is a big month at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park­—it’s Kids Free Month. From October 1 through 31, 2021 every child age 3 to 11 gets free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. It’s a popular event that lets kids "go wild" and connect with wildlife.