Exhibits
Panda Research Station
Visit the stars of the world-famous Panda Cam. You'll enjoy the winding, elevated viewing paths that give great panda-watching opportunities.
Polar Bear Plunge
The Arctic tundra comes south to San Diego, with Siberian reindeer, Pallas' cats, and native plants, along with polar bears you can watch underwater or on Polar Cam!
Gorilla Tropics/Scripps Aviary
Enter a remarkable simulation of an African rain forest. See gorillas, bonobos, and a free-flight aviary all around our multi-level treehouse complex.
Owens Rain Forest Aviary
Walk through this free-flight aviary replicating a Southeast Asian jungle environment with more than 200 feathered friends representing 60 species.
Sun Bear Forest
Lose yourself in this forest in the city, where naturalistic enclosures and thousands of exotic plants simulate an Asian tropical rain forest.
Reptile Mesa
The Reptile House has delighted and awed visitors for generations. Get up close safely to some amazing creatures.
Kopje
Look closely at the East African Kopje exhibit and you'll see more than just a rocky face. At work here is the concept of simulating a specific bioecological niche.
Elephant Odyssey
After 12,000 years, they're finally back! The Zoo's newest exhibit featuring California animals past and present is now open!
Monkey Trails
You can enjoy a journey through a tropical rain forest. See monkeys, exotic pigs, colorful birds, and more from the canopy or forest floor.
Absolutely Apes
The enormous, glass-fronted habitat feels like an extension of the animals' space. Interact with the famous stars of our Ape Cam up close.
Ituri Forest
Watch our gregarious river hippos underwater in their luxurious pool, and catch the interspecies interactions of monkeys and river otters.
Children's Zoo
Fun for children of all ages! Get up close in the Petting Paddock, laugh and learn with Dr. Zoolittle's zany science shows, and visit the animal nursery.
Tiger River
Stroll along a riverbed that leads to a tiger's lair, a tapir's pool, a fishing cat's den, and a marsh complete with cattails, fallen trees, and wafting mists.
Flamingo Lagoon
You'll be instantly drawn to our Caribbean flamingo flock as you enter the Zoo. They make the perfect welcoming committee!
Wings of Australasia
See some of the diverse jewels of our bird collection. These aviaries are currently home to over 100 birds native to Australasia.
