Giraffe looks at camera while rhinos and safari truck observe in the background.
Safaris

Wildlife Safari

Safari truck

At A Glance

  • Ages 3 & up
  • $92 & up per person
  • Savanna habitat
  • Safety/Age Restrictions

    Ages 3 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

    A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included.

    Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

    If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

    Change/Cancellation: 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.



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    Craft Beer Safari

  • BUY
    • Ages 21 & up
    • $140 & up per person
    • Offered select dates
    • 2 hours
    • View Age/Safety Restrictions

      Ages 21 and older. Guests will be required to show ID or proof of age at check-in to be served alcohol. A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included.

      Wildlife 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 on a later tour.

      For the safety of our wildlife and the comfort of our guests, outside food and beverages, selfie sticks, and tripods (except tripods used as monopods) are not permitted. Guests may bring drinking water; closed-lid containers are recommended.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      Restrooms are available during the stop at Amani Point. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.

      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.

    Enjoy craft beer among the wildlife of the African savanna!  Begin with a meet & greet and a selection of craft beers. Next, board a covered, open-air safari truck and venture into an expansive habitat for up-close views of giraffe, antelope, and more. Then it’s off to a breathtaking viewpoint for more craft beer and savory snacks while taking in the sights and sounds of African wildlife. A perfect way to spend the afternoon!

    Two giraffes against a blue sky

    Deluxe Wildlife Safari

  • BUY
    • Ages 6 & up
    • $117 & up per person
    • Offered daily
    • 90 minutes
    • Savanna habitats
    • Safety/Age Restrictions

      Ages 6 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

      A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included. 

      Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      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.

    Spend even more time with your favorite wildlife! On this 90-minute safari, you’ll venture into habitats representing Africa and/or Asia for up-close views of giraffes, rhinos, and many other species. Enjoy amazing photo opportunities while learning about how caring for wildlife here helps us to conserve wildlife around the world.

    a closeup of a rhino's face lit by evening light

    Deluxe Twilight Safari

  • BUY
    • Ages 6 & up
    • $142 & up per person
    • Select dates
    • 2 hours
    • Savanna habitats
    • Safety/Age Restrictions

      Ages 6 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

      A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included. 

      Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      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.

    See wildlife in a whole new light! Spend even more time exploring our savanna at dusk on this 2-hour adventure! Your Safari takes place on an open-air safari truck during the twilight hours, where you will learn about animals’ nightlife and see the savanna like never before. This exclusive adventure is one of the only opportunities to be in our savanna at twilight and to visit some of our nocturnal wildlife that can only be seen at dusk.

    pronghorn on southwest

    Wildlife Safari Southwest to Savanna

  • BUY
    • Ages 6 & up
    • $135 & up per person
    • Select dates
    • 2 hours
    • African Savanna habitat
    • Safety/Age Restrictions

      Ages 6 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

      A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included. 

      Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      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.

    Travel deep into the heart of the Safari Park on an open-air truck to learn how San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance helps wildlife and ecosystems thrive from the American Southwest to the African Savanna. Venture into the 900-acre Biodiversity Reserve, where conservation scientists study and protect the coastal sage scrub habitat and the many species that call it home. Next, enter an expansive African savanna habitat for unique glimpses of giraffe and other amazing wildlife.

    giraffe calf

    Wildlife Safari

  • BUY
    • Age 3 & up
    • $92 & up per person
    • Offered daily
    • 1 hour
    • Savanna habitats
    • Safety/Age Restrictions

      Ages 3 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

      A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included. 

      Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      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.

    Venture into one of our expansive savanna habitats to get an up-close view of a variety of birds and mammals—including some of our newest babies! You'll travel in the back of a covered, open-air safari truck, with an expert guide.

    Photos of giraffes against a colorful sunset

    Twilight Safari

  • BUY
    • Age 6 & up
    • $117 & up per person
    • Offered daily
    • 1 hour
    • Savanna habitats
    • Safety/Age Restrictions

      Ages 6 and older. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum 3 children ages 15 and younger per adult. 

      A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry; parking is not included. 

      Wildlife 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 on a later 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.

      If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour and is unable to transfer, after booking please call 619-718-3000 so we can so we may accommodate your needs. For the health and safety of wildlife, service animals are not permitted on Wildlife Safaris.

      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.

    See wildlife in a whole new light! Venture into our African savanna on this nighttime adventure to see wildlife like never before. Your Safari takes place on an open-air safari truck, where you will use night vision devices to learn about animals’ nightlife. This exclusive adventure is the only opportunity to be in our savanna at night!

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