San Diego Zoo Safari Park
African and Asian savanna species occupy large multi-species landscapes across a hot inland valley, alongside condor, rhino, and reproductive-science programs.
Artwork inspired by William Wendt
African and Asian savanna species occupy large multi-species landscapes across a hot inland valley, alongside condor, rhino, and reproductive-science programs. Scale is the point, but it also creates long walks and distant viewing. The essential frame combines opened—1972—with area—1,800 acres—and location—San Pasqual Valley.
Ride the included Africa Tram early, then focus on one conservation program and one walking loop rather than trying to cover every ridge. Heat, hills, limited shade, and separate premium safari products require advance route and budget choices; the park is not adjacent to the city zoo. Move deliberately from Africa Tram to condor program, then use multi-species savanna as a check on the first impression rather than as another box to tick.
- Opened
- 1972
- Area
- 1,800 acres
- Location
- San Pasqual Valley
Quick guide
- First read
- Ride the included Africa Tram early, then focus on one conservation program and one walking loop rather than trying to cover every ridge.
- Then notice
- Compare Africa Tram with condor program, then use multi-species savanna to test what the site is trying to communicate.
Know before you go
- First read
- Ride the included Africa Tram early, then focus on one conservation program and one walking loop rather than trying to cover every ridge.
- Then notice
- Compare Africa Tram with condor program, then test that reading against multi-species savanna.
- Place in context
- Opened: 1972; Area: 1,800 acres; Location: San Pasqual Valley
- Plan the arrival
- For San Diego Zoo Safari Park, use the visitor entrance at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027. Before visiting San Diego Zoo Safari Park, review timed.
Good to know
Heat, hills, limited shade, and separate premium safari products require advance route and budget choices; the park is not adjacent to the city zoo.
Notice these
- Africa Tram
- condor program
- multi-species savanna