Playful Panda Encounters
in China
If you like giant pandas, this is the trip for you. Not only will you see plenty of these black-and-white bear superstars but you'll also get to play with panda cubs. And, you can climb on the Great Wall and visit the Terracotta Warriors, too.
An Amazing African Safari
Safari through Kenya's Masai Mara during the height of the Great Migration, one of nature's most incredible wildlife spectacles. You'll also see elephants, lions, hippos, cheetahs, and many more species under the vast African sky!
Leaping Lemurs: Madagascar Magic
Lemurs and lots of other unique primates that are not found anywhere else on Earth are highlights of this magnificent trip to Madagascar. If you've already explored mainland Africa, this island nation adventure should be next on your list.
Amazon Odyssey in Peru
Explore Manu National Park, a pristine Amazon ecosystem, with its colorful macaw lick, giant river otters, 13 species of monkey, tapirs, and many more animal species. From the air, experience the Nazca Lines, one of South America's great mysteries.
Aussie Animal Adventure Plus
a Solar Eclipse
Cuddle a koala, feed a kangaroo, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, and witness a total solar eclipse in the land Down Under. Also, visit Australian wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and zoos.
India's Wild
World of Tigers
Experience wild India as the forests and grasslands come alive with an incredible array of animals: Bengal tigers, black-faced langurs, gaur, barking deer, wild boars, jackals, sloth bears, peafowl and many other spectacular birds.
Experiences of a Lifetime by Jet
Join us for an epic 23-day private jet adventure to eight of the world's most exciting destinations: Rwanda, South Africa, India, Bhutan, The Maldives, Thailand, Jordan, and Egypt. A professional expedition team, including a zoologist and geologist, will accompany you.
An Epic Journey by Jet
Travel around the world by private jet to explore the lands of the sky worshippers and to witness the solar eclipse. As you circle the globe, you'll explore natural wonders, ancient treasures, and the powerful influence the heavens have had on cultures throughout history.
Classic China, Giant Pandas & Yangzi River Cruise
May 27 – June 8, 2012
This grand China tour offers ample opportunities to encounter giant pandas at breeding centers in Chengdu and Bifengxia, which is home to more than 70 of these adorable bears. You'll also experience colorful Beijing, ultra-modern Shanghai, a cruise on the Yangtzi River, and Xian, where you'll see the famous Terra-Cotta Warriors.
Borneo & Komodo Island
Summer 2013
Amazon Voyage
May 2013
South Africa
August 2013
Galàpagos Islands
TBD 2013
Africa by Private Jet
January 2013
South Africa & Islands by Private Jet
March 2013
Cheryl H., from Denver, Colo.
China 2010
"My trip to China with the San Diego Zoo's WorldWild Tours was incredible! ... I would highly recommend the San Diego Zoo's trip to China to anybody interested in visiting the country or simply wanting to hug a panda cub!"
Anne E., from La Mesa, Calif.
6-time WorldWild Tours traveler
"Although I have taken several other trips without going with the Zoo, I keep coming back to WorldWild Tours. I've found that the Zoo plans the trips in great detail: where to go, what to see, and how to see it... I can't recommend them enough!"
Ron and Cindy S., from Wainscott, N.Y.
2-time WorldWild Tours travelers
"The Zoo's escorts, the accommodations, the itineraries—all top notch! We've made life-long friends from taking these trips and have life-long memories as well."
Explore the world with San Diego Zoo WorldWild Tours
Let us take you to some of the "wildest" places on Earth. San Diego Zoo WorldWild Tours highlight the wildlife at each destination and include expert naturalists as well as a San Diego Zoo escort, plus a fun group of like-minded travelers.
