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San Diego Wild Animal Park


San Diego Wild Animal ParkThere's No Place Like it on Earth!

Join us for the most astounding safari this side of Africa! Herds of rare antelope, flocks of magnificent birds, foxes, cheetahs and warthogs, and an adventure of scientific discovery await you in the amazing new Heart of Africa®.

The Heart of Africa® is the largest, most exciting new development in the Wild Animal Park's 25-year history. Covering 30 acres and a 3/4-mile loop trail, it will fire the hearts of wanna-be researchers and touch the hearts of all who appreciate wildlife.

Close encounters with okapi, giraffe, and waterfalls are here, plus a chance to discover a working research outpost and wildlife experts. Heart of Africa® brings you closer to the wild than you ever thought possible.

Come See it All!

  • Petting Kraal
  • Lorikeet Landing
  • Heart of Africa
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Kilimanjaro Safari Walk
  • Animal Shows
  • Wgasa Bush Line Monorail
  • Hidden Jungle
  • Mombasa Lagoon

Directions

The San Diego Wild Animal Park is located in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley.

  • Take the Via Rancho Parkway exit off I-15.
  • Follow the signs to the Wild Animal Park, six miles east.

SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road • Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-8702

Open at 9:00 a.m., 365 days a year.
Closing times vary by season.
For current hours and prices, call (760) 747-8702

For more information, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.



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