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    San Diego Zoo

    San Diego , CA

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    Jungle Bells - December 14 through January 6

    An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California, with more than 4,000 rare & fascinating animals. See giant pandas, Komodo dragons, orangutans, koalas, flamingos, polar bears, and more. With animal encounters, interactive experiences, and a lively atmosphere, it's a great place for family fun and gathering friends.

    During Jungle Bells Presented by California Coast Credit Union the San Diego Zoo is transformed into a wild wonderland of twinkling lights, merry-making performances, and festive foods. From December 14 through January 6, special displays and scheduled events fill the Zoo and guests with holiday cheer.

    Santa will be on hand before Christmas to visit with youngsters, and some of his elves keep things hopping with an energetic trampoline performance, the Toy Shop Hop. For more Santa-themed adventures, there is a special 4-D experience: an amazing train ride to the North Pole through the magic of ThePolar Express! For a real-life train adventure, the beloved miniature train outside the Zoo gates will be waiting for you to get "all aboooooard!"

    Jungle Bells is full of memorable experiences, from Dr. Zoolittle’s animal-themed version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas("...not a creature was stirring, not even a 'roo.") to the Northern Frontier Holiday Forest aglow with stunning, specially decorated and lit trees. The sounds of the season fill the air with an interactive jingly, jazzy carol session, the sweet harmonies of an acapella group, and a strolling musician. Even though it is the darkest time of year, the grounds are filled with colorful lights in the form of light sculptures of animals, and two "dancing light" experiences set to holiday music, and other "cool" surprises.

    We are pleased to once again welcome California Coast Credit Union as the Presenting Sponsor for Jungle Bells 2018. With over 23 branches in Southern California, California Coast is the third largest credit union in the county. It’s also San Diego's oldest financial institution (almost as old as the Zoo), having been founded in 1929 by teachers. While animals and banking are not a combination you would naturally think of, many California Coast members are passionate about the animals in their lives.

    Parking at the Zoo is Free.

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Tickets

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    Family Pack Limited Time Only! Save $27 1-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    1-Day Pass includes unlimited use of the Guided Bus tour, Kangaroo Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial tram, all shows and exhibits.
    Parking to the San Diego Zoo is Free.
    Excludes Special Ticketed Events/Attractions.

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Family Pack Limited Time Only! Save $27 1-Day Pass

    No refunds or exchanges. Parking not included.

    This ticket is a revocable license. Ticket holder ("Visitor") voluntarily assumes all risk and danger for personal injury or property damage incidental to visiting the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park (collectively "Parks"). Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or recordings in any form taken at the parks, and Visitor grants permission to the Parks and their agents to utilize Visitor's image and/or sound recordings for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. Not for unauthorized resale or promotional use.

    Hours vary seasonally. Open 365 days a year.

    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 12+)Buy 3 tickets for $47 a ticket $56.00 $47.00
    Go Straight to the Gate!

    1-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    1-Day Pass includes unlimited use of the Guided Bus tour, Kangaroo Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial tram, all shows and exhibits.
    Parking to the San Diego Zoo is Free.
    Excludes Special Ticketed Events/Attractions.

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for 1-Day Pass

    No refunds or exchanges.

    Print @ Home tickets must be presented at turnstiles for admission. Ticket and hand stamp required for re-entry.

    This ticket is a revocable license. Ticket holder ("Visitor") voluntarily assumes all risk and danger for personal injury or property damage incidental to visiting the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park (collectively "Parks"). Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or recordings in any form taken at the parks, and Visitor grants permission to the Parks and their agents to utilize Visitor's image and/or sound recordings for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity.
    Not for unauthorized resale or promotional use.

    Learn how you can help bring species back from the brink of extinction at www.sandiegozooglobal.org.

    Hours vary seasonally. Open 365 days a year.

    Save $7.00
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 12+) $56.00 $49.00
    Child (ages 3-11) $46.00 $39.00
    Go Straight to the Gate!

    2-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    Includes one visit to the San Diego Zoo and one visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    or
    Two visits to the San Diego Zoo
    or
    Two visits to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    The San Diego Zoo is centrally located, adjacent to downtown San Diego, in Balboa Park. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located approximately 30 miles northeast of the Zoo in the city of Escondido.

    Parking at the Zoo is Free. Parking at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is not included in the price of the ticket.
    Both visits must occur within 1 year of the date of purchase. Must be used by the same person on any and all days.

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for 2-Day Pass

    No refunds or exchanges.

    This ticket is a revocable license. Ticket holder ("Visitor") voluntarily assumes all risk and danger for personal injury or property damage incidental to visiting the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park (collectively "Parks"). Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or recordings in any form taken at the parks, and Visitor grants permission to the Parks and their agents to utilize Visitor's image and/or sound recordings for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. Not for unauthorized resale or promotional use.

    Hours vary seasonally. Open 365 days a year.

    Save $4.00
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 12+) $89.60 $85.00
    Child (ages 3-11) $79.60 $76.00

    Go San Diego® Card: 1-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    The Go San Diego® Card is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to over 40 top attractions and activities for one low price, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California, Safari Park, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and do as much as you want each day.

    Some Attractions Included:
    - LEGOLAND® California
    - San Diego Zoo
    - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    - Knott's Berry Farm
    - Knott's Soak City Waterpark

    Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

    Click Here to view guidebook and attraction hours for 1 or 2 day Go San Diego® Card

    Ticket valid until Mar 31, 2019

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Go San Diego® Card: 1-Day Pass

    All tickets are non-refundable. Once the card is activated it is then valid for that day and the number of consecutive calendar days that you have purchased.

    Includes San Diego Zoo
    Save $13.00
    Valid now through March 31, 2019
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 13+) $94.00 $81.00
    Child PROMO (ages 3-12) $89.00 $71.00

    Go San Diego® Card: 2-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    The Go San Diego® Card is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to over 40 top attractions and activities for one low price, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California, Safari Park, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and do as much as you want each day.

    Some Attractions Included:
    - LEGOLAND® California
    - San Diego Zoo
    - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    - Knott's Berry Farm
    - Knott's Soak City Waterpark
    Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

    Click Here to view guidebook and attraction hours for 1 or 2 day Go San Diego® Card

    Ticket valid until Mar 31, 2019

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Go San Diego® Card: 2-Day Pass

    All tickets are non-refundable. Once the card is activated it is then valid for that day and the number of consecutive calendar days that you have purchased.

    Includes San Diego Zoo
    Save $15.00
    Valid now through March 31, 2019
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 13+) $62.00 PER DAY $139.00 $124.00
    Child PROMO (ages 3-12) $40.00 PER DAY $119.00 $80.00

    Go San Diego® Card: 3-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    The Go San Diego® Card is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to over 40 top attractions and activities for one low price, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California, Safari Park, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and do as much as you want each day.

    Some Attractions Included:
    - LEGOLAND® California
    - San Diego Zoo
    - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    - Knott's Berry Farm
    - Knott's Soak City Waterpark
    - SeaWorld San Diego

    Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

    Click Here to view guidebook and attraction hours for 3 days or more Go San Diego® Card

    Ticket valid until Mar 31, 2019

    Purchase by Mar 31, 2019

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Go San Diego® Card: 3-Day Pass

    All tickets are non-refundable. Once the card is activated it is then valid for that day and the number of consecutive calendar days that you have purchased.

    Includes San Diego Zoo
    Save $30.00
    Valid now through March 31, 2019
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 13+) $59.67 PER DAY $209.00 $179.00
    Child PROMO (ages 3-12) $46.67 PER DAY $189.00 $140.00

    Go San Diego® Card: 5-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    The Go San Diego® Card is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to over 40 top attractions and activities for one low price, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California, Safari Park, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and do as much as you want each day.

    Some Attractions Included:
    - LEGOLAND® California
    - San Diego Zoo
    - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    - Knott's Berry Farm
    - Knott's Soak City Waterpark
    - SeaWorld San Diego

    Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

    Click Here to view guidebook and attraction hours for 3 days or more Go San Diego® Card

    Ticket valid until Mar 31, 2019

    Purchase by Mar 31, 2019

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Go San Diego® Card: 5-Day Pass

    All tickets are non-refundable. Once the card is activated it is then valid for that day and the number of consecutive calendar days that you have purchased.

    Includes San Diego Zoo
    Save $30.00
    Valid now through March 31, 2019
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 13+) $47.80 PER DAY $269.00 $239.00
    Child PROMO (ages 3-12) $36.00 PER DAY $239.00 $180.00

    Go San Diego® Card: 7-Day Pass

    Ticket info /hours

    The Go San Diego® Card is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to over 40 top attractions and activities for one low price, including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California, Safari Park, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and do as much as you want each day.

    Some Attractions Included:
    - LEGOLAND® California
    - San Diego Zoo
    - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    - Knott's Berry Farm
    - Knott's Soak City Waterpark
    - SeaWorld San Diego

    Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

    Click Here to view guidebook and attraction hours for 3 days or more Go San Diego® Card

    Ticket valid until Mar 31, 2019

    Purchase by Mar 31, 2019

    Hours

    Click Here to view September through November Operating Hours.
    Click Here to view December through February Operating Hours.

    Terms & Conditions for Go San Diego® Card: 7-Day Pass

    All tickets are non-refundable. Once the card is activated it is then valid for that day and the number of consecutive calendar days that you have purchased.

    Includes San Diego Zoo
    Kids October - Save $78.00 on a Child Pass
    Save $34.00
    Valid now through March 31, 2019
    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 13+) $37.86 PER DAY $299.00 $265.00
    Child PROMO (ages 3-12) $27.29 PER DAY $269.00 $191.00

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