Hours of operation
(open every day of the year, including all holidays)

Current Hours/Spring Hours
(March 31–June 27):
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
(grounds close at 6 p.m.)

Summer Hours/Nighttime Zoo
(June 28–September 1):
9 a.m.–8 p.m.
(grounds close at 9 p.m.)

Fall Hours
(September 2–October 5):
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
(grounds close at 6 p.m.)

Founder's Day Hours
(October 6):
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (grounds close at 6 p.m.) All guests receive free general admission!

Fall Hours/Winter Hours (October 7–March 8): 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.)

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San Diego Zoo Home Hours and Admission Prices

SAN DIEGO ZOO ADMISSION PRICES AND TICKET PACKAGES
Prices listed do not include special ticketed events/attractions.
Parking at the Zoo is free.

Ticket Type

Adult

Child (3-11)*

Senior Discount (60+)

GENERAL ADMISSION

$24.50

$16.50

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BEST VALUE ADMISSION - BUY ONLINE! 
Includes unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial Tram.

$34

$24

Save 10% (not available online)

2-DAY TICKET - BUY ONLINE!
Includes two days of Best Value Zoo admission to be used within a five-day period.

$40

$30

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2-PARK TICKET - BUY ONLINE!
Includes Best Value Zoo admission and Best Value Wild Animal Park admission. Unlimited admission to both parks for up to five consecutive days.

$60

$43

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SAN DIEGO 3-FOR-1 PASS - BUY ONLINE!
 Best Value San Diego Zoo, Best Value Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld San Diego for unlimited entry for 5 days from first use.

$109

$86
*ages 3 to 9

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITYPASS - BUY ONLINE!
 Best Value San Diego Zoo OR Best Value Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego, Disneyland Resort Park Hopper, and Universal Studios. Must visit all attractions within 14 days of first use.

$247

$199
*ages 3 to 9

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SAN DIEGO PASSPORT - BUY ONLINE!
Best Value San Diego Zoo, Old Town Trolley city tour, one-or two-hour harbor tour on Hornblower Cruises, and much more.

$89

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More Options and Information:

For groups of 15 or more: Call (619) 718-3000.

Military: Active duty military personnel (U.S. and foreign) with valid military ID card receive free admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on the Best Value Admission only; valid military ID required.

Wholesalers/Tour Operators: 50% discount (Must show valid IATA, IATAN or CLEA card. Valid for card holder and one guest only.)

Travel Agent: 50% discount (Must show valid IATA, IATAN or CLEA card. Valid for card holder and one guest only.)

School groups: Call (619) 557-3962 or visit Teachers' Lounge

Zoological Society membership gives you unlimited free admission to both the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, as well as a host of other benefits.

Two passport options will enhance your visit to the cultural heart of San Diego.
Passport to Balboa Park: Visit 13 premier attractions, $39 per adult, $21 per child. Save over 50%!
Passport to Balboa Park with Best Value Admission: Entrance to 13 of Balboa Park's finest attractions, plus Best Value admission to the San Diego Zoo, for $65 per adult, $36 per child. Purchase your Passports at the Balboa Park Visitor's Center or online here.