Zoo & aquariumLIVE DEALWHAT'S ON
Photo from the venue's own site
Zoo & aquarium · Admission from $73 · 5 verified savings
Fancy going together?
Admission from $73. Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Balloon Safari tethered helium balloon rises silently 400 feet above the grounds, offering views shared only by birds soaring over the park. Visitors spend 10 to 12 minutes aloft in this attraction modeled after hot air balloon tours of the Serengeti. The park features safaris, youth programs, and live animal viewing across its grounds in Escondido. Dining and shopping options are available during visits. Children receive free admission during October, with the site listing the offer through October 31. A 2-Visit Pass saves up to $26 and grants access to either two visits to the Safari Park or visits split between the Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.
See who pays what, then book on San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s own ticket page. You choose and pay there, not here.
These are San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s own prices. You choose and pay on San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s ticket page, not here.
Prices from San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s own ticket page. Fees, if any, are shown at checkout. The checkout shows today’s prices.
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buy tickets on tickets.sandiegozoo.org →Prices and hours quoted from sdzsafaripark.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 28 – Jan 3Season
The Safari Park transforms with holiday lights and festive experiences across select nights from late November through early January.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Wild Holidays 2026 Select Nights Nov 28 - Jan 3”
October visit dates — year not stated; confirm dates and booking deadline with the venue.
“KIDS FREE OCTOBER 1-31”
Children receive free admission during October 2026
“October 1-31 KIDS FREE”
October visit dates — year not stated; confirm dates and booking deadline with the venue.
“KIDS FREE OCTOBER 1-31”
Children free with paying adult admission to the Safari Park during October
October visit dates — year not stated; confirm dates and booking deadline with the venue.
“October 1-31 KIDS FREE”
Best Value! Save up to $26. Two visits to the same or different parks.
“2-Visit Pass Best Value! Save up to $26 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”
5 miEscondido
EBT / SNAP or CalFresh / WIC Cardholders Discount
6 miEscondido
$64.99 Ultimate Fall Family Deal with Adventure Zone Admissions
5 miEscondido
Friday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm
8 miEscondido
Every Saturday from 9am-12pm
5 miDec 6 · Artisan Fair – Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
Escondido
Most Sundays 10am–1pm
6 miEscondido
Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sun: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Hours via Google Maps
5 miEscondido
6 miEscondido
Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm
5 miEscondido
Daily 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Summit Drive) and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Miller Avenue)
5 miEscondido
Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fri–Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours via Google MapsEscondido
Open from sunrise to sunset
Within 25 miles of San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.
Sat & Sun15 miEarth Day at the GardensAlta Vista Botanical GardensVista, CAApr 18 – Apr 3Check ticketsSat & Sun15 miVendor Payment - PaypalAlta Vista Botanical GardensVista, CAApr 18 – Apr 3Check tickets
Sat & Sun16 miJunior Bowlers TourMira Mesa LanesSan Diego, CANov 7 – 8See details
Sun only17 miMonthly Farm Tour – November 2026 w/ Director of ProgramsCoastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CASun, Nov 8See details
Sun only19 miBluegrass 101Museum of Making MusicCarlsbad, CASun, Nov 8Check tickets
Sat & Sun20 miPumpkin Patch SeasonCarlsbad Strawberry CompanyCarlsbad, CASep 14 – Nov 8See details
Sat & Sun21 miGRIMLa Jolla PlayhouseLa Jolla, CAOct 27 – Dec 6See details
Sat only23 mi11:00 AM · La Jolla, CAMount Soledad Memorial ParkLa Jolla, CASat, Nov 7See details
Sun only24 miFree Second SundayMuseum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLa Jolla, CASun, Nov 8Check ticketsFrom Nov 617 miNature Play Popup: Green Art LabsCoastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CAFri, Nov 6 · 9:00 amSee detailsFrom Nov 619 miHomeschool Day – Nov 6Museum of Making MusicCarlsbad, CAFri, Nov 6Check ticketsFrom Nov 1224 mi"Bridging Barrios" Public OpeningMuseum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLa Jolla, CAThu, Nov 12Check tickets
From Nov 2017 miLightscape 2026San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitas, CANov 20 – Jan 3Check ticketsTheatre, games and concerts within 25 miles, with dates and tickets.
