San Diego Zoo Exhibits


 

elephant odyssey

Elephant Odyssey

After 12,000 years, they're finally back! The Zoo's newest exhibit featuring California animals past and present is now open! More...
Giant panda

Panda Research Station

Visit the stars of the world-famous Panda Cam. You'll enjoy the winding, elevated viewing paths that give great panda-watching opportunities. More...
Wolfs Guenon

Monkey Trails

You can enjoy a journey through a tropical rain forest. See monkeys, exotic pigs, colorful birds, and more from the canopy or forest floor. More...
Polar Bear

Polar Bear Plunge

The Arctic tundra comes south to San Diego, with Siberian reindeer, Pallas' cats, and native plants, along with polar bears you can watch underwater or on Polar Cam! More...
Orangutan

Absolutely Apes

The enormous, glass-fronted habitat feels like an extension of the animals' space. Interact with the famous stars of our Ape Cam up close. More...
gorilla

Gorilla Tropics/Scripps Aviary

Enter a remarkable simulation of an African rain forest. See gorillas, bonobos, and a free-flight aviary all around our multi-level treehouse complex. More...
River hippos

Ituri Forest

Watch our gregarious river hippos underwater in their luxurious pool, and catch the interspecies interactions of monkeys and river otters. More...
lory

Owens Rain Forest Aviary

Walk through this free-flight aviary replicating a Southeast Asian jungle environment with more than 200 feathered friends representing 60 species . More...
hyacinth macaw

Children's Zoo

Fun for children of all ages! Get up close in the Petting Paddock, laugh and learn with Dr. Zoolittle's zany science shows, and visit the animal nursery. More...
sun bear cub

Sun Bear Forest

Lose yourself in this forest in the city, where naturalistic enclosures and thousands of exotic plants simulate an Asian tropical rain forest. More...
Tiger

Tiger River

Stroll along a riverbed that leads to a tiger's lair, a tapir's pool, a fishing cat's den, and a marsh complete with cattails, fallen trees, and wafting mists. More...
Komodo dragon

Reptile Mesa

The Reptile House has delighted and awed visitors for generations. Get up close safely to some amazing creatures. More...
Flamingos

Flamingo Lagoon

You'll be instantly drawn to our Caribbean flamingo flock as you enter the Zoo. They make the perfect welcoming committee! More...
klipspringer

Kopje

Look closely at the East African Kopje exhibit and you'll see more than just a rocky face. At work here is the concept of simulating a specific bioecological niche. More...
Micronesian kingfisher

Wings of Australasia

See some of the diverse jewels of our bird collection. These aviaries are currently home to over 100 birds native to Australasia. More...