How to find the Zoo

  • The San Diego Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego along Park Boulevard.
  • Map/directions.

Disabled access information

Zoo hours
(The San Diego Zoo is open every day of the year, including all holidays.)

  • Current/Spring hours
    (through June 27):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Summer/Nighttime Zoo hours
    (June 28–September 1):
    9 a.m.–8 p.m.
    (grounds close at 9 p.m.)
  • Fall hours
    (September 2–October 5):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Founder's Day Hours
    (October 6):
    9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Free admission to all!
    (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Fall/Winter Hours
    (October 7–March 8):
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    (grounds close at 5 p.m.)

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San Diego Zoo exhibits

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Visitor Information

Bear Awareness Days

May 8–11
We celebrate all things bear with special talks for our visitors and activities for our bruins. Join our auction for bear-created items and bear behind-the-scenes tour. More...

Online Bear Awareness Auction...
Listen to iZoofari Chats about bears...

Author reading and book signing:
The Panda Who Would Not Eat

Friday, May 9, 1–3 p.m. at the ZooStore
This fun children's book, by Ruth Todd Evans, is the true story of a finicky panda (Shi Shi) who lived at the San Diego Zoo. More...

Mother's Day events

May 10 and 17 Mother's Day Sleepover, for adult ladies only!
Sunday, May 11 Mother's Day Brunch, for adults and families.

Garden Celebration

May 17 and 18

Celebrate a Garden of the Senses at the Zoo! Find out how gardens stimulate the five senses with beautiful foliage and flowers on display, tasty botanical food and beverages, and more. Bring your questions to ask our horticulture experts. Free botanical bus tours will take you on a sensory adventure. And don't miss Dr. Zoolittle's show to see how plants can bring you to your senses! More...

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