Suggestions for Zoo Exhibit near San Diego

Thomas M. • February 24, 2017Been to the SD zoo dozens of times over the last 50 years. Always amazing, the zoo is constantly upgrading exhibits. Arguably one of the top five zoos in the world!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011We received our 1st koalas as a gift from Australia in 1925. These fuzzy marsupials are not bears, and not as cuddly as you think. They're actually independent, feisty, and often grumpy.

Sean M. • August 27, 2023One of my favorite parts of the zoo

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011The Zoo’s adult male giraffe, Silver, is more than 17 feet tall. With such a long neck, it’s surprising that giraffes have the same number of vertebrae that we do—each one is just much bigger!

Victor M. • March 17, 2019We love it!!!

Steve W. • September 12, 2020Delicious local beers, plenty of shade, and very knowledgeable staff.

Miriam G. • July 30, 2017The hippo swam right up to the glass!

Katie M. • March 29, 2011Fantastically designed exhibit with multiple places to watch the gorillas from. Such a lively bunch.

Miriam G. • August 14, 2014The snakes are amazing and beautiful.

Tyler C. • July 6, 2012Went by later afternoon, one flamingo was being very territorial. Easily one of the most active attractions!

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011The Lost Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including our bonobos. Bonobos were not identified by scientists until 1926. Before that, they were thought to be another type of common chimp.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Tigers each have their own unique stripe pattern, like our fingerprints. A tiger’s claws can be up to five inches long, and they use them to mark their territory with scratches on trees.

Paul B. • February 25, 2012You can tell the zebras apart!

Christopher A. • June 17, 2011The Tigers are usually visible in upper right of exhibit

Mike B. • October 1, 2014Great sight line. Friendly staff. 🐘

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Our orangutans share the exhibit with another primate species from Indonesia, the long-armed siamangs. If you’re at the Zoo soon after it opens in the morning, you might hear the siamangs hooting!

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Capybaras are my favorite <3

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Mangabeys, mandrills, and guenons, oh my! There are 7 different species of monkeys along Monkey Trail, and they are always busy grooming, playing, eating, sunbathing, squabbling – and watching you!

Mary Kate C. • March 25, 2016Great way to watch the gorillas

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011In the Malay language, sun bears are called basindo nan tenggil, meaning “he who likes to sit high.” They live in trees, and their 4-inch-long claws & large paws help them scamper along branches.

Erin M. • April 1, 2013Beautiful! There was a 30-60 min wait but it was so worth it. Don't forget you can only see pandas in 4 zoos in the United States.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Stick around for a while, and you’ll see the two species interacting. The monkeys like to tease the otters, grab their tails, and even hitch a ride on an otter’s back as it swims by.

Melissa W. • December 28, 2011Best Zoo ever! Get Tix in advance to avoid super ling lines, & Don't miss the tigers, polar bears, and koalas.

Darryl P. • December 30, 2011Smells like Kim P. here.

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011Our 18-year-old black jaguar, Orson, likes to get up close to the front of his enclosure to check out his admirers. He's quite an impressive sight!