Behind-the-Scenes Safari
At A Glance
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? Get a special sneak peek into the secret lives of your favorite wildlife and meet the wildlife care specialists who care for them, while exploring otherwise off-limits areas with a knowledgeable guide. Choose from a variety of experiences below!
Ages 3 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.
Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes Safaris board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.
Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away.
If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Deluxe Behind-the-Scenes Safari: African Forest
- Ages 3 & up
- $113 & up
- Selected dates
- 2 hours
- View exclusive areas
- View Safety/Age Restrictions
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.
Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes tours board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.
Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away.
If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Trek through the forests of Africa, and discover the diverse species that live here! This two-hour experience will take you behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to meet these often shy and reclusive forest animals. Here, you will hear firsthand stories from the experts themselves about how we care for our amazing wildlife, and how we are helping to save the African forest.
This tour requires walking over uneven terrain. To inquire about accommodations, including wheelchair access, please call 619-718-3000.
Walkabout Australia
- Ages 3 & up
- $90 & up per person
- Offered daily
- 90 minutes
- View Safety/Age Restrictions
Ages 3 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.
Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes tours board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.
Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away.
If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Go on safari behind the scenes at the Safari Park’s Walkabout Australia! On this guided tour, you will meet a variety of beautiful birds and amazing marsupials. As you explore Walkabout Australia by foot, listen to the many stories your guide will share about unique Australian wildlife, and what it takes to care for them.
Wildlife in Action
- Ages 3 & up
- $90 & up per person
- Saturdays & Sundays; select additional dates
- 90 minutes
- Visit exclusive areas
- View Safety/Age Restrictions
Ages 3 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.
Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes tours board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.
Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away.
If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Come meet with passionate wildlife care specialists and amazing wildlife ambassadors to discover how they help other wildlife around the globe. Did you know that dogs were trained to assist in locating koalas during wildfires in Australia? Hear some of the amazing stories our wildlife have to tell. This 90-minute journey will take you on foot and by cart to various destinations around the Safari Park.
Behind-the-Scenes: Saving Giants
- Ages 3 & up
- $90 & up per person
- Offered Daily
- 90 minutes
- Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center and Elephant Valley
- View Safety/Age Restrictions
Ages 3 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.Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes tours board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away.If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Discover what it takes to save giants! This 90-minute journey will take you by Safari Cart to behind-the-scenes areas of the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center and Elephant Valley, where you will hear firsthand conservation stories about how San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is saving elephants and rhinos around the world. Our story begins right here at the Safari Park, with our 50-year history of caring for and saving these giants. You will join the story as you get a closer look!
This tour requires walking over uneven terrain. To inquire about accommodations, including wheelchair access, please call 619-718-3000.
Mission: Rhino Rescue!
- Ages 8 & up
- $90 & up per person
- Selected dates
- 90 minutes
- Visit exclusive areas
- View Age/Safety Restrictions
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.
Some walking required during tour. All Behind-the-Scenes tours board in African Outpost beyond Signpost #13, between the Cheetah habitat and Okavango Outpost. Look for the red Behind-the-Scenes (jeep) icon on the lower right of your Safari Park map.
Selfie Sticks are not permitted on this tour and must be stowed away. Service animals are not permitted on this tour due to the sensitive nature of these animals and the restricted access of this habitat and buildings.
If anyone in your party will be using a wheelchair during the tour, after booking please call 619-718-3000.
Go behind the scenes to learn about the science of saving the northern white rhino, while also gaining insights on the high level of care we provide to rhinos and other wildlife at the Safari Park. This remarkable safari will take guests on a rare tour of the Frozen Zoo®, a critical component of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Wildlife Biodiversity Banking efforts. Safari participants will also visit the Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center and the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center.
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