Travel Reference
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San Diego's Zoo is a highlight of any trip to California and should be a high priority for
first-time visitors. It's in Balboa Park, which itself is packed with museums and gardens.
To visit the zoo, all 14 museums, half-dozen botanical gardens and more would take
www.balboapark.org
; House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado; 9:30am-4:30pm)
. Pick up a park map
(suggested donation $1) and the latest opening schedule.
San Diego Zoo
ZOO
from $46/36; 2-visit pass to Zoo and/or Safari Park adult/child $82/64;
9am-9pm mid-Jun-early
Sep, to 5pm or 6pm early Sep-mid-Jun; )
This justifiably famous zoo is one of SoCal's biggest attractions, showing more than 3000
animals representing over 800 species in a beautifully landscaped setting, typically in en-
closures that replicate their natural habitats. Its sister park is
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
in
northern San Diego County.
Arrive early, as many of the animals are most active in the morning - though many perk
up again in the afternoon. Pick up a map at the entrance to the zoo to find your own favor-
ite exhibits.
Balboa Park Museums
MUSEUM
