San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Escondido)

Photo: Takinzinnia, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Safari Park thatched entrance building with its SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK sign.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; 1-Day Pass (includes Africa Tram) — price is published only inside the online ticket store.

Address15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027

HoursOpen daily 9am–5pm, with modified seasonal hours (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 2026 Fact Sheet)

Prices1-Day Pass (includes Africa Tram) — price is published only inside the online ticket store

Price notesThe official ticket store is script-rendered and no static official price could be verified on 2026-11-05, so priceVal is null. Check sdzsafaripark.org/tickets; do not rely on third-party price listings.

Age notesNot confirmed from the park's official general-admission pages fetched — add-on safari experiences publish their own age rules on sdzsafaripark.org (e.g., some safaris ages 3+, some 8+).

BookingReservation requirement Not confirmed on the official pages fetched (Kids Free October admission needs no reservation, per SDZWA).

Suggested timeAbout 6 hours

AccessibilityThe park's Guest Services page lists rentals near the entrance, first-come first-served: single stroller $16, double stroller $20, manual wheelchair $16, ECV $60. Sensory provisions were not stated on the pages fetched.

ParkingOn-site parking; the fee was Not confirmed on the official pages fetched 2026-11-05

Tickets & bookingAfrica Tram: guests who have difficulty standing in line may request an "Easy Access Pass" at the Tram Host podium (across from the tram ticket booth) and receive a return time based on the line length; up to four additional party members may accompany the guest. Behind-the-scenes safaris: strollers and child car seats are NOT permitted on the carts, and service animals are not permitted on those tours; guests who cannot transfer or who use a wheelchair/mobility device must book by phone at 619-718-3000 so an accessible cart can be verified.

AccessibilityAn ADA shuttle runs a marked-stop loop (stops include Guest Services and Okavango Outpost); the stop map is available at ticket booths and Park Base. Wheelchairs and motorized scooters rent first-come, first-served near the entrance at Safari Outfitters; the minimum age to operate an ECV is 18. Many Safaris are wheelchair accessible. The Accessibility Guide (PDF) is published on the official site.

Age notesBehind-the-scenes safaris are ages 3 and up; children 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult, with a limit of 2 children per adult per group, and every participant needs a ticket regardless of age (official tour pages).

Verified perk: Kids Free October — children 11 & under freeDuring Kids Free Month in October, all kids aged 11 and under receive free admission, no reservation required (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance field trip policy page, which covers both the Zoo and the Safari Park). October 2026 has ended; these are the published terms of the annual promotion.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park — Escondido, California

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