San Diego Zoo vs. Safari Park | The Ultimate Guide 2023 | Which is Better?
Video Overview & Insights
If you're looking for the difference between San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, you've come to the right place. We compare the two San Diego zoos and show you which is better. We compare unique animals, size of the park, paid activities & rides, as well as food options at both locations.
Don’t forget to cover up the African white and black rhinos found only at the safari park while the zoo only has an Indian rhino.
The San Diego Zoo is recommended for any individual who has never been to the San Diego Zoo before, but if you have the ability to go to both the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, I highly recommend both.
The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park difference is amazing. While they're both Zoos in San Diego owned by the same company, they both have unique properties that make visiting them both a must.
Great video!
If you'd like to see more from both zoos, check out these videos:
San Diego Zoo 2021:
Very helpful
Summer the Zoo: https://youtu.be/xcX8BHOf16Y
Nighttime Zoo: https://youtu.be/4ScYRNL2GbY
I was wondering, do both parks have giraffes and monkeys?
San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2021:
Tips for the Heat: https://youtu.be/rJqiokXDY5w
Thank you for the video
What's New at the Safari Park: https://youtu.be/24eCqY0qPPg
Timestamps:
Great video!!! Its my dream to visit both places one of these days!!!
0:00 Intro
0:27 Safari Park Animals
Hi @SoCalDisneyDad ! Thanks so much for all the park info you’ve provided. The fam is taking a trip to LA this March and doing Disney, LEGOLAND and the San Diego Zoo. I have a question about strollers and the free bus ride at the zoo. I have a 1 year old so definitely need the stroller. Will I be able to store the stroller on the zoo bus or should we do the bus first thing then go back to the car and grab the stroller afterwards? (If we are allowed to go back to our car and back into the zoo). What do you recommend? Thanks!
2:25 San Diego Zoo Animals
3:41 Safari Park Size
Hi I am planning to visit one of them in 2 weeks. I will be bringing my almost 2 year old. I am wondering which one is more infant friendly given the weather in December?
4:15 San Diego Zoo Size
4:58 Parking at Both
Do I need a day for each? Also if I pay for the safary park does it worth to also pay for a safary? If so which is the best?
5:19 Safari Park Activities
8:08 San Diego Zoo Activities
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8:53 San Diego Zoo Rides
10:19 Safari Park Rides
Hi I have a question which park is better for ages 2 years old and 6 years old?
11:18 Safari Park Food
12:48 San Diego Zoo Food
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14:36 Which is Better?
How much are the tickets to get in
More User Perspectives
One question. At either of these locations, are there opportunities to touch or interact with snakes? Do the staff bring them around the zoo to show people? Thanks.
@kaushikraghu6139If I purchase a ticket for the zoo can I also use it for the safari park ?
@thealmightyking3686what do you recommend me the zoo or safari?? to take my wafi and my 1 year old?? need an answer asap please thank you
@victorbocardo100Everyone should listen to this guy. We did both and totally worth it. Awesome narrative
@Mindmybusiness2023We are planning to go here next month. How many days would you recommend to visit both if we are going there with kids? Are 2 days enough to see both parks?
@blisspeds9496Thanks a lot for the awesome review!
@pevo77886Great video! If going to the Safari Park, but don't plan on paying for the extras besides admission, is it worth it?
@lyndyesteen5245Think I heard there is a paid VIP or private tour of the zoo?
@fewhembree5468Thank you for the great review. I am taking the family for the first time, and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks!
@VincentHigginsOne thing I really enjoyed visiting the San Diego Zoo, Safari park and other Southern California attractions was the food was generally decent and flavourful, most always good enough the price doesn't sting. Here in Australia food and zoos and parks is always horrifically overpriced and so bland you would think it had sat in the fridge uncovered for a fortnight... so if you visit my country, remember always; Pack a Lunch. Our zoos are great otherwise, cannot recommend the Australian Zoo, Taronga and Melbourne Zoo enough if you like Zoos.
@PriaSamariThank you so much for all the info! Your video and commentary were super helpful!! 😊
@drummerrgurrlWhich should I go to if it’s gonna rain. We are able to go to both but one of the days we are going It’s planned to rain 😢. What do you think?
@meg396Both equally awsome!!
@BB-rn2ksThis is such a comprehensive review. Thank you so much! This is soooo helpful!
@HillSellsDMVThe dude went to where Jawed went for his first video.
@progressbarportableedition2.0Hi! If I have 3 hours to explore, which one is better? Zoo or Safari park?
@SuchetanaGuptaIf u ever decide to go to Melbourne australia you should make a tour of Melbourne zoo even tho it doesn’t have a lot of animals I love it! There’s Pygmy hippo
@thefiendbraywyatt6436Safari is much better
@Sol-q5f9wZoo is trash rn, just went with my mom and yet there was about 9 animals missing (lions, gorillas) etc. We saw about 1 gorilla when 6 years ago there was 13. Never going anytime soon.
@Jack-qw1jnThank you so so much for the video! It helps a lot. I have some questions.
Which one is more expensive? If we only do the free rides, which one is better?
Can we rent wheel chairs or scooters in both parks? One of my sisters will need one and the other one is very pregnant lol, knowing this, which park would you recommend?
THANKS!!
Do you know if you are able to feed the giraffes at the safari park?
@karlynnejThanks for the information! Planing a trip and this video helped alot
@nicktan9739Very Informative, my friend
@jamesswanson4470Thanks for the useful guide!
@Squirrelfriend199I’m going to the safari next month, what does the admission come with
@jordanayala1427What you are doing for the San Diego zoo with your blogs is incredible! I’m a hardcore theme park goer like you and an avid YouTube theme park vlog watcher! You have a great little nitch doing the zoo videos! Keep it up! I will watch every one! I just got my San Diego annual pass and will be a big supporter of yours!
@HawaiiUrbanHikingI love the San Diego zoo I visited once And now I'm crying My favorite part was the Koalas And the dragon well Comodo dragon
@austinv3385I’m a big fan socialdiseny dad
@juanda_55The normal San Diego zoo looks super Duper massive than the San Diego zoo Safari Park They’re both still awesome and beautiful
@juanda_55They’re both cool and awsome
@juanda_55I want to see the animals in San Diego zoo I know they’re going to be super awesome
@juanda_55I’m going to the normal San Diego zoo in 2023
@juanda_55Great video. I've been to the zoo which was great and was thinking of doing the safari next month when I go back. I think I still prefer the zoo though 🤔
@katiefitbritGrowing up in SD I was a big animal kid, so I had the year pass for both parks ever single year. Safari Park definitely has the cooler mor chill vibe. I definitely enjoy how expansive it is compared to the zoo, but both are great
@cameronbassett1716We'll be in San Diego for a day on a cruise in the fall. We've been there twice before and we did go to the Zoo once. Loved the elephants and the giraffes. I have two wonky knees, so we're wondering if there's a lot of walking at the Safari Park. If so, it might be best for us to visit the Zoo again. Your thoughts?
@briankozak2511I think the zoo would be better for a 17 month old right?
@AbbersLovesJesusThank you very much for your work!
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