What sets the San Diego zoo apart from other zoos?|171015

We are planning to go to San Diego in March and will be there for 2-3 days. Everyone says to go to the zoo. I know that it_s supposed to be an awesome zoo but we are not big zoo fans. Don_t get me wrong. We love animals but we_ve been to zoos so many times that it tends to get boring. What makes this zoo different? We have a limited time in San Diego and really want to spend our time wisely.

In college, I had the opportunity to go to the zoon every morning. I would be there at 9 am and leave around noon or a little before one.

The exhibits and the habitats are GORGEOUS. Very well kept and maintained. Lots to see! There is a LOT of walking since the park ground is HUGE.

If you choose to go to the zoo, be there early, when it opens. Most animals are active before noon and that would be the best time to see them interact with each other, play....instead of sleeping :)

Seaworld can be a little on the expensive side. It_s about $60 some dollars per person.

September is usually really warm to hot....so if you can plan it right, rent a beach cottage by the beach (Mission or Pacific Beach) for those days you are here, do the zoo or seaworld trip...come home and enjoy the beach on your off time.

The San Diego Zoo is famous for it_s collections of animals and plants throughout the world, and the Zoo_s effort to display each animal in a setting closest to it_s natural environment as possible - no cages and bars in most places, some renovations are still ongoing. They rely mainly on moats and enclosures to isolate the animals from the visitors.

I agree with you about visiting Zoos. As far as animals are concerned, if you_ve seen one Zoo, you_ve seen them all.

So I would recommend the San Diego Zoo_s Wild Animal Park, north of San Diego in Escondido. The animals all roam free on open ground (predators separate, of course!) and you ride a tram around the perimeter and also right down into the animals to get close up views you don_t get in any Zoo. It would be worth your while to see the Wild Animal Park.

You might enjoy SeaWorld more, since they have shows with trained seals, dolphins and whales - plus boat/stunt shows, which is very enjoyable regardless of age. There is a lot of walking at the zoo, whereas, at SeaWorld you sit for 20 minute intervals for the shows.

There is also Wild Animal Park, which is located in Escondido, CA, a community of San Diego. You can ride a tram and see wild animals throughout.

In Long Beach, CA, there is the Aquarium Of The Pacific and it is a neat experience, but it is a ways from San Diego (approximately 45 minutes to an hour_s drive).

Go online or contact the Chamber of Commerce and have brochures sent to you.

I_ve been to lots of zoos. San Diego is first on my list and the fort worth zoo is second. SD_s zoo is great because it_s bigger than most....and cleaner. The animals have nice habitats (not just a kitty in a cage). They have the SkyLine, which is like an enclosed ski lift that takes you from one side of the zoo to the other. Sea World is also an option. It_s a lot smaller, but has a lot of shows that your son would enjoy. Take your family down to Pacific Beach while you_re there. There is a roller coaster you might want to take them on. I would also suggest Little Italy for dinner one night. Go to a place called Fillippe_s. It_s great Italian at a low cost. Also, walk around downtown a bit...there_s a mall and movies! You daughter might like to go to the Fashion Valley mall...they have designer stores and stuff like that. Hope that helped! Have fun!!!

I have been to many zoos, but SD zoo is by far the best. The animals are set up with habitats that closely resemble their true one. There are so many things to see, that I couldn_t name them all. I can suggest their live cam videos of their animals and the park. That was you can see for yourself.

SD Zoo Home Page

http://www.sandiegozoo.org


SD Zoo Live Videos

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/videos/index.��

Beautiful scenery, great exhibits and a diverse bunch of animals. Plus, it_s in Balboa Park which also a gem and totally worth your time to check out. Don_t miss the variety of plant species from all over the world. They should be blooming by March and it will knock your socks off. Enjoy!

Im not much of a zoo person ether and i live in San diego and that zoo is increbibly boring the wild animal park in escondido is way better but thats just my opinion

Joan Embry