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WHAT TO DO AND
WHERE TO GO WITH
YOUR KIDS IN SAN DIEGO
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San Diego Wild Animal Park
Kikuyu Colobus Monkey on Primate Island
San Diego Wild Animal Park Info:
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido
The park is open 365 days each year.
Normal hours: 9 am-
Summer hours: 9 am-
Admission–Best value tickets (include Journey to Africa tour):
Adults (ages 12+): $35
Children (ages 3-
Parking: $9
What to See and Do at the Wild Animal Park:
1. Journey to Africa: 25 minute guided tram tour into the African savannah and deserts. Meet giraffes, gazelles, rhinos and ostrich!
2. Conservation Carousel: Jump on one of 60 animals and go for a spin.
3. Savanna Cool Zone: Water playpark that helps kids cool off.
4. Petting Kraal and Animal Nursery
5. Mombasa Lagoon: Watering hole for egrets, storks, flamingos and heron.
6. Jameson Research Island: Hear from the animal zookeepers and see the animals up close to learn more about the animals in the park. There is also water play here.
7. Discovery Station: Craft activities, educator presentations, books and puppets will entertain young kids.
8. Balloon Safari: Launch up in the air to get a beautiful view of the lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and gazelle.
9. Animal Trackers live show: Fun game show-
10. Bird show: Watch birds in flight, learn their history and more fun facts.