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San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park Discounts and Deals

LAST UPDATE: 1/30/12 - MOST RECENT ADDITIONS ARE IN RED

The world-renowned San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly San Diego Wild Animal Park) are on opposite ends of San Diego County but are both operated by the San Diego Zoological Society. There are many promotions that can save you money on your visit to the Zoo or Safari Park. Check below for the latest coupons and offers.

All offers are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead and confirm before driving out of your way to take advantage of a particular offer!

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San Diego Zoo - Regular Gate Prices
San Diego Zoo - Admission Discounts
Gray Line Day Tour to San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo - Hotel Offers
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Regular Gate Prices
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Admission Discounts
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Hotel Offers

San Diego Zoo - Regular Gate Prices

1-Day Pass (aka Best Value Ticket or Deluxe Admission) is $42 for adults and $32 for kids (3-11) and includes admission plus unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial tram.

2-Visit Pass is $76 for adults and $56 for kids (3-11) and includes two 1-Day Passes that can be used at the San Diego Zoo and/or San Diego Safari Park.

Zoological Society of San Diego Dual Membership, valid for those who live in Southern California (zip codes 90000-92999), is $106 for two adults in the same household or $85 for one adult. Includes unlimited admission for the member(s) to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year, 2 free guest passes, and other benefits. The Dual Membership is a great deal if you plan to visit both the Zoo and the Safari Park and you have 2 people or more. It is also a good deal for a family of four who want to visit the Zoo just once -- use the Dual Membership for two adult admissions and the 2 guest passes for the kids' admissions.

Zoological Society of San Diego Diamond Club Membership, valid for those who live in Southern California (zip codes 90000-92999), is $145. Includes unlimited admission for two adults to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year, 2 free guest passes to the Zoo, 2 free guest passes to the Safari Park, free parking at the Safari Park, and many other benefits. If you plan to visit both the Zoo and the Safari Park and you have 2 people or more, this is a great deal.

Parking at the Zoo is free.

San Diego Zoo - Admission Discounts

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aRes Travel
Visit California Coupon
Entertainment Book
AAA Discounts
Costco Discounts
Senior Discounts
Airlline Employee Discounts
Military - FREE Tickets & Discounts
October is Kid's Free Days
American Express Membership Rewards Points
Combination Tickets

aRes Travel

aRes Travel offers significant discounts on San Diego Zoo tickets, which you can purchase instantly online and print out (thus no shipping fee).

Visit California Coupon

Click here and scroll down to San Diego Zoo to download a coupon for $4 OFF a One-Day Pass. Limit six (6) people per coupon. Expires 12/31/12.

Note: You can try using the code for this coupon, 21402 when purchasing tickets online through the Safari Park website-- at least one reader has had success with this.

Entertainment Book

The 2012 Orange County, CA edition of the Entertainment Book contains a coupon for $4 off the 1-Day Pass for up to 6 people, valid through 11/1/12.

AAA Discounts

AAA members get 10% off a 1-Day Pass, and sometimes discounts on other things such as food or merchandise. Click here and enter zip code 92112 to see the latest offers.

Costco Discounts

Costco.com sometimes offers a very good discount on San Diego Zoo tickets and you don't have to be a Costco member to buy through their site. (Non-members pay a 5% surcharge, however.) There is a shipping charge when ordering from Costco.com.

Senior Discounts

Seniors (60 and older) get 10% off a 1-Day Pass. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

Airline Employee Discounts

Airline employees presenting a company-picture identification badge at the ticket windows receive a 50% discount off the 1-Day Pass admission package at both parks. One accompanying guest will also receive the 50% discount. All other accompanying guests will pay the regular admission price.

Military - FREE Tickets & Discounts

Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on 1-Day Pass only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

October is Kid's Free Days

Children ages 3-11 receive FREE regular admission to the Zoo during the entire month of October (must be accompanied by a paying adult).

American Express Membership Rewards Points

If you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you can redeem those points for San Diego Zoo tickets:

  • 6500 points for a child one-day ticket
  • 7500 points for an adult one-day ticket

Thanks to Amy H for info.

Combination Tickets

If you also plan to visit San Diego Zoo Safari Park and SeaWorld San Diego, consider the San Diego 3-For-1 Pass.

If you also plan to visit Legoland, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and SeaWorld San Diego, consider the Fabulous Four Combo.

If you also plan to visit SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Legoland and/or Knott's plus multiple other attractions in the San Diego area, check out the GO San Diego Card.

If you plan to visit at least two major attractions in San Diego and surrounding areas, check out the Go Select Pass for San Diego , which allows you to pick from over a dozen attractions, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Legoland, and Knott's.

Planning a "grand tour" of Southern California? Be sure to consider the Southern California CityPass + San Diego Zoo or Safari Park, which includes discounted admission to the San Diego Zoo, Disneyland, SeaWorld San Diego and Universal Hollywood.

Gray Line Day Tour to San Diego Zoo

Gray Line offers an 11-hour bus tour from Anaheim to the San Diego Zoo. Courtesy hotel pick-up for the tour is provided from most Anaheim, Buena Park and Garden Grove area hotels. The Gray Line tour is especially suitable for those who are not comfortable with driving the California freeways, since all of the ground transportation from place to place is provided.

  • Regular cost for the San Diego Zoo tour is $86 for adults, $70 for children (ages 3-11).

Click here to print an exclusive coupon for MouseSavers.com readers: $3 off your San Diego Zoo tour! Expires 6/30/12.

 

San Diego Zoo - Hotel Offers

No current offers.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly San Diego Wild Animal Park) - Regular Gate Prices

1-Day Pass (aka Africa Tram Safari Ticket, Best Value Ticket or Nairobi Ticket Package) is $42 for adults, and $32 for kids (3-11) and includes admission plus unlimited use of Journey Into Africa tour and Conservation Carousel.

2-Visit Pass is $76 for adults and $56 for kids (3-11) and includes two 1-Day Passes that can be used at the San Diego Zoo and/or San Diego Safari Park.

Zoological Society of San Diego Dual Membership, valid for those who live in Southern California (zip codes 90000-92999), is $106 for two adults in the same household or $85 for one adult. Includes unlimited admission for the member(s) to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year, 2 free guest passes, and other benefits. The Dual Membership is a great deal if you plan to visit both the Zoo and the Safari Park and you have 2 people or more. It is also a good deal for a family of four who want to visit the Safari Park just once -- use the Dual Membership for two adult admissions and the 2 guest passes for the kids' admissions.

Zoological Society of San Diego Diamond Club membership, valid for those who live in Southern California (zip codes 90000-92999), is $145. Includes unlimited admission for two adults to the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for one full year, 2 free guest passes to the Zoo, 2 free guest passes to the Safari Park, free parking at the Safari Park, and many other benefits. If you plan to visit both the Zoo and the Safari Park and you have 2 people or more, this is a great deal.

Parking is $7 per vehicle for members, $10 for nonmembers; $12 per RV for members, $15 per RV for nonmembers.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly San Diego Wild Animal Park) - Admission Discounts

Jump to:

aRes Travel
Visit California Coupon
Entertainment Book
AAA Discounts
Costco Discounts
Senior Discounts
Airline Employee Discounts
Military - FREE Tickets & Discounts
October is Kid's Free Days
American Express Membership Rewards Points
Combination Tickets

aRes Travel

aRes Travel offers significant discounts on Safari Park tickets, which you can purchase instantly online and print out (thus no shipping fee).

Visit California Coupon

Click here and scroll down to San Diego Zoo Safari Park to download a coupon for $4 OFF the Africa Tram Safari Ticket (One Day Admission). Limit six (6) people per coupon. Expires 12/31/12.

Entertainment Book

The 2012 Orange County, CA edition of the Entertainment Book contains a coupon for $4 off the Africa Tram Safari Ticket (1-Day Pass) for up to 6 people, valid through 11/1/12.

AAA Discounts

AAA members get 10% off a 1-Day Pass, and sometimes discounts on other things such as food or merchandise. Click here and enter zip code 92027 to see the latest offers.

Costco Discounts

Costco.com frequently offers a very good discount on Safari Park tickets and you don't have to be a Costco member to buy through their site. (Non-members pay a 5% surcharge, however.) There is a shipping charge when ordering from Costco.com.

Senior Discounts

Seniors (60 and older) get 10% off a 1-Day Pass. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

Airline Employee Discounts

Airline employees presenting a company-picture identification badge at the ticket windows receive a 50% discount off the 1-Day Pass admission package at both parks. One accompanying guest will also receive the 50% discount. All other accompanying guests will pay the regular admission price.

Military - FREE Tickets & Discounts

Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on 1-Day Pass only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).

October is Kid's Free Days

Children ages 3-11 receive FREE regular admission to the Safari Park during the entire month of October (must be accompanied by a paying adult).

American Express Membership Rewards Points

If you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you can redeem those points for Safari Park tickets:

  • 6500 points for a child one-day ticket
  • 7500 points for an adult one-day ticket

Thanks to Amy H for info.

Combination Tickets

If you also plan to visit San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego, consider the San Diego 3-For-1 Pass.

If you also plan to visit Legoland California, the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego, consider the Fabulous Four Combo.

If you also plan to visit SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Legoland and/or Knott's, plus multiple other attractions in the San Diego area, check out the GO San Diego Card.

If you plan to visit at least two major attractions in San Diego and surrounding areas, check out the Build Your Own Custom Explorer Pass for San Diego, which allows you to pick from over a dozen attractions, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Legoland,and Knott's.

Planning a "grand tour" of Southern California? Be sure to consider the Southern California CityPass + San Diego Zoo or Safari Park , which includes discounted admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Disneyland, SeaWorld San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly San Diego Wild Animal Park) - Hotel Offers

No current offers.
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