About San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park gives a Southern California wildlife day a different scale. In the San Pasqual Valley, expansive savanna habitats are central to the experience, creating a different outing from the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. Choose this destination when the idea of spending substantial time with wildlife matters more than adding another stop to a busy city itinerary.
The safari programme offers several ways to explore, from guided carts to open-air wildlife trucks and more specialised experiences. These are choices to make deliberately: the most elaborate outing is not automatically the best match for a child’s attention span, a visitor’s mobility or the family budget. Walking areas and wildlife encounters also deserve room in the day, rather than becoming the gaps between reservations.
At a glance
- A separate wildlife destination
- The Safari Park is in Escondido, separate from San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
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Planning your visit
Navigate to San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido and allow for the actual journey from your accommodation. Compare general admission, parking and any separately priced safari as a complete visit cost; read age and participation requirements before reserving. Steep grades occur in the grounds, so use the operator’s accessibility information when arranging a route. Leave generous time between booked experiences for walking, meals and rest.
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Getting there
Head to 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.
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Plan with the official information
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Sources and updates
Information checked 2026-10-25.
Photograph: Photo: San Diego Zoo Safari Park.