Safari Park Behind-the-Scenes Safaris Program Advisements
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
Check-In: Excepting Wild Cat Adventure, all Behind-the-Scenes Safaris check in 15 minutes prior to departure at Safari Excursions, located adjacent to Thorntree Terrace Restaurant in Safari Base Camp (map coordinate Signpost 2).
Minimum Ages:
Born to Be Wild
Discover Africa
Passport Into the Wild
Saving Giants
Walkabout Australia
Wild Cat Adventure
Ages 3 and older. Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Limit of 2 children per adult per group. All tour participants require a ticket, regardless of age.
Mission Wildlife Rescue!
Ages 8 and up. Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Limit of 2 children per adult per group. All tour participants require a ticket, regardless of age.
ALL Behind-the-Scenes Safaris
A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry. Safari Park parking is not included and is paid upon arrival.
Change/Cancellations:
Reservations may be changed up to 3 days before the program. Changes made 3 days or less prior to the program are not permitted.
Cancellations received more than 3 days before the scheduled program are subject to a $25 Cancellation Fee. Cancellations made 3 days or less prior to the program, payment is non-refundable.
Some walking is required during safaris.
Behind-the-Scenes Safaris are an all-weather event; however, during periods of inclement weather please call 619-718-3000 to check the status of your tour. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park reserves the right to cancel or reroute a tour due to inclement weather, animal health, and/or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule you for a later Behind-the-Scenes tour.
For the safety of our animals and the comfort of our guests, outside food and beverages, selfie sticks, and tripods (except tripods used as monopods) are not permitted. Drinking water in closed-lid containers is recommended.
Strollers and child car seats are not permitted on the cart. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on this tour due to the sensitive nature of these animals and the restricted access of these habitats and buildings.