Can you bring a water bottle into the San Diego Zoo?

San Diego Zoo food policyYou are welcome to bring your own food or picnic with you. This includes water and beverages, but only non-alcoholic ones. Any drinks must be in non-glass containers, and it is worth mentioning that disposable straws and lids are not permitted.

Are backpacks allowed in San Diego Zoo?

At the Zoo, self-service lockers are available at Front Street (please note this does not include luggage check). Guests may carry small backpacks and bags into our parks.

Can you bring a backpack into San Diego Zoo?

Guests may carry small backpacks and bags into our parks. Can the Zoo/Safari Park store my luggage? The San Diego Zoo can store luggage for a fee. Small items are $10 per piece; medium-size items are $12 per piece; large items are $15 per piece.

Is parking free at San Diego Zoo?

How many hours does it take to get through the San Diego Zoo?

The Zoo and Safari Park are approximately 30 miles apart. Although one can easily enjoy a full day or more at both parks, to visitors with limited time we recommend a minimum of three to four hours to see some of the Zoo and a minimum of four to six hours to experience a portion of the Safari Park.

Can I bring snacks and water into the San Diego Zoo?

Guests are welcome to bring personal food items into our parks. Large food storage containers such as coolers are not permitted on grounds and no facilities are available for food storage.

How early do you need to get to the San Diego Zoo?

If you're planning a visit to San Diego Zoo, aim to arrive by opening time (9AM) on weekdays to see animals at their most active in the morning and avoid some of the queues that tend to start developing from around 11AM.

What do zoos spend most of their money on?

So what do zoos spend money on if not the animals? Staff salaries, animal maintenance and facilities costs are the obvious expenses, but there are others. For example, in 2021 the San Diego Zoo spent $15,084 on advertising, according to the zoo's financial statement. That same year, fundraising expenses totaled $562.

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