Tours and Animal Interactions
Backstage Pass
Lights! Cameras! Animals! Who doesn’t love “star” treatment? Here’s your chance to meet many of our engaging and exotic animal stars the way you’ve always wanted to: up close and personal!
Inside Look Tour
Discover how the Zoo works to accomplish its goals of wildlife conservation and education. During this two-hour entertaining and educational tour, get a special peek behind the scenes and learn how we take care of our animals.
Discovery Tour
Let a personal guide introduce you to the incredible animals and plants living at the San Diego Zoo during a Discovery Tour. Sit back in the comfort of our expedition shuttle cart for an enhanced version of our popular guided bus tour.
Exclusive VIP Experience
Our team of professionals will customize your visit to suit your needs and interests. The Exclusive VIP Experience is your key to off-exhibit areas, animal interaction, and the very best in personalized service!
Plant Lovers Tour
Offered May 9, 10, 11, and 12 only!
Be part of a small group that will tour the Zoo in a small cart and visit off-exhibit areas as you learn more about the Zoo's world-famous plant collection.
Horticulture Tour
See a different side of the San Diego Zoo—its green side! Along with having one of the finest animal collections in the world, the San Diego Zoo is also a world-class botanical garden.
