Kids love the zoo, but it can be expensive depending on how big your family is. San Diego Zoo Kids free October is a great time to visit, you can save a lot of money and have one last outing with the family before the sick season starts back up.
San Diego Zoo Kids Free October Visiting Info
Website:
Address:
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone number:
- 619-231-1515
Hours
- Everyday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Price/Cost:
- Adult (ages 12+): $60
- Child (age 11 and younger): Free for the month of October
Discounts
- Students age 12 or older: get 15% discount off Adult 1-Day Pass admissions ticket
- AAA Members get 10% off 1-Day admissions tickets (limit to 6 people per card)
Parking
- Free
Random Tips from our visit
What we observed:
- The park is very clean and they take great care of their animals.
- Highly recommend purchasing the tickets online to make the process of entering the park faster.
- Best to visit the park in the mornings where you can see the animals out and about.
Activities:
- Most of their attractions are closed due to Covid-19 but you can spend hours walking around viewing all the beautiful animals
- Skyfari Aerial Tram (Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to close)
- They offer upgraded experiences with private buyout tours
Time spent:
- 4 hours
Stroller/Wagon friendly:
- Yes. Please keep in mind that there are some parts of the park that are hilly.
Restrooms:
- Flushing toilets
What we brought:
- Wagon
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Masks
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunblock
- Bug Spray
- Water Wipes
- Sanitizer
- Water
- Snacks
- Lunch
Things to do nearby
We travel all over California, searching for fun places to take the kids. Be sure to check out some of the other places we’ve visited that are good for kids. Things to do with Kids in California
If you have any suggests on where we should go next please let us know in the comments below!
Should you go?
In October? Yes, you should. We felt safe during our time in the park. Like every place we visit this year we recommend getting there when they open. The sooner you can do that, the easier it will be to avoid the crowds and enjoy your time.
What other sites are saying about San Diego Zoo
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/san-diego-zoo-safari-park-escondido
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60750-d104122-Reviews-San_Diego_Zoo-San_Diego_California.html
Other Great Places to Visit Nearby
- Balboa Park
- San Diego Safari (never been yet)
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