42 Things to Do at the San Diego Zoo
Did you know there were 42 Things to Do at the San Diego Zoo? Yep. 42 things. More if you count all the animals…
While Vanessa was here visiting from Australia, we went to the San Diego Zoo. World renowned, it is a fabulous place full of fun and adventure. However, on the day we went, it was crowded! Once you were inside the zoo, it didn’t seem so crowded, but the parking lot was almost full!
After parking way out in left field, Vanessa and I went in and made a beeline for food! Tiffany and the Princesses P were on their way in a separate car and wouldn’t be joining us for about an hour. So, hungry because it was close to noon, Vanessa and I went to one of the many grills at the zoo and chowed down on burgers and fries!
Then, we headed to the Camp Critters show at the Wegeforth Bowl. With only one show all day (on the day we went to the zoo), we didn’t want to miss it!
Camp Critters at the San Diego Zoo
Andean Condor at the San Diego Zoo
An Andean Condor swooped down over our heads in the amphitheater, landing on the stage! Magnificent!
Sea Lion show at Camp Critters, San Diego Zoo
The Sea Lion show was entertaining and funny! Since Tiffany and the Princesses P had not yet arrived, we went on to the Reptile House.
Snakes and other reptiles at the San Diego Zoo
Colorful Snakes at the San Diego Zoo
Turquoise-colored snake in the Retile House
I have no idea what kind of snakes are in the photos above, but I’m pretty proud of the photos because they were taken in the dark Reptile House through glass! Yes, all the snakes are behind glass! I was able to capture a few photos with no reflection! Although I’m pretty skittish of snakes and wouldn’t dream of going near one, I think these snakes are beautiful!
Finally, Tiffany and the Princesses P arrived and we met them by the front entrance!
Flamingo exhibit at the San Diego Zoo
Photo op with the Flamingos!
Flamingo grooming his feathers at the San Diego Zoo
Baby Flamingos at the San Diego Zoo
Then, off to catch a Guided Bus Tour ride!
Happy Princesses P in line for the San Diego Zoo’s Guided Bus Tour
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my…
Tiger at the San Diego Zoo
Cheetah eating at the San Diego Zoo
Mountain Lion at the San Diego Zoo
Bear at the San Diego Zoo
Then off to some aviaries…
3 Aviaries at the San Diego Zoo
Bird peeking out of birdhouse at the San Diego Zoo
Collared Lory enjoying his meal at the San Diego Zoo
Collared Lory at the San Diego Zoo
Then down into a canyon to see what we could see…
Gorilla through finger-printed glass at the San Diego Zoo
Actually, on second thought, I think this is an orangatang! The glass was covered with fingerprints and my camera would only focus on those!
Orangatang at the San Diego Zoo
This one, too, is through glass, but he was high-in-the-sky up in his perch, so no fingerprints on the glass in that rarefied air!
Juggler at the San Diego Zoo
We found a juggler…
The Princesses P watching the juggler at the San Diego Zoo
“Do you think he’s going to drop the ball?” Princess Sweetie Pie asks her older sister, Princess P.
Baby Panda in the tree at the San Diego Zoo
Off to the Panda exhibit and we’re in for a treat – one of the baby Pandas is in a tree!
San Diego Zoo street signs
Where to go next? Koalafornia, that’s where!
Princess P with Churchill P. Bear at the San Diego Zoo
On the way, we meet Churchill P. Bear and he poses with Princess P.
Bird through the wires – San Diego Zoo
We see exotic birds “under wire” instead of “on the wire.”! Camera focused on wires instead of bird! Argh!
Australian Totem pole at the San Diego Zoo
We pass totems…
Camels at the San Diego Zoo
Camels…
Wallabies and Hyena at the San Diego Zoo
Sleeping wallabies and hyena…
Kangaroo Paws at the San Diego Zoo
Kangaroo Paws…and, finally, finally, finally – the Koalas!
The Princesses P in the Koala Klimbers at the San Diego Zoo
Oh, wait, those aren’t real Koalas! Where are the real Koalas?
Sleepy Koalas at the San Diego Zoo
All sleeping…cute Koalas!
Skyfari at the San Diego Zoo
Off to ride the Skyfari…
Reindeer from above at the San Diego Zoo
We see a reindeer from above!
San Diego from the Skyfari at the San Diego Zoo
Soaring over San Diego!
Roo Crew acrobats at the San Diego Zoo
Back down to earth, we watch the acrobats on the trampoline…
Didgeri-Dude and Contortionist at San Diego Zoo
And the Didgeri-Dude and the contortionist on the Koalafornia Boardwalk!
Koalafornia Boardwalk umbrellas at the San Diego Zoo
Our day at the San Diego Zoo
We get our picture taken to commemorate the day – look how Vanessa towers over us! She’s 6′ 2″!
Happy Princess P at the San Diego Zoo
Happy Princess Sweetie Pie at the San Diego Zoo
Here’s a list of…
42 Things to Do at the San Diego Zoo
- Guided Bus Tour – 35-minute, narrated bus tour through the Zoo
- Express Bus – hop on and off at 5 locations throughout the Zoo
- Petting Zoo – Pet pygmy goats and sheep
- Skyfari Aerial Tram – skim the treetops from one end of the zoo to the other
- Panda Viewing in Panda Canyon
- Panda Trek
- Camp Critters Sea Lion Show at Wedeforth Bowl
- Animal Encounters close-up with an animal ambassador
- Koalafornia Boardwalk
- Zoo Characters – have your photo taken
- Dr. Zoolittle Explores Australia
- Didgeri-Dude
- Strength act by The Boardwalkers
- Contortionist
- Listen to beach music performed by the Sand Band
- Austrialiana – Aussie lore comes to life through acrobatic and aerial acts
- Boomer – the stilt walker
- Roo Crew – trampoline acrobats
- Outback Band
- The Walkabout street procession
- Keeper Talks: Maned Wolves, Pangolin Presentation, Lions or Jaguars
- African Rocks
- Elephant Odyssey
- Asian Passage
- Northern Frontier
- Lost Forest
- Hippo Trail
- Discovery Outpost
- Fisher Price Discovery Playground
- Reptile House
- Tiger Trail
- Fern Canyon Trail
- Parker Aviary
- Monkey Trail
- Scripps Aviary
- Clark Theater (4-D Theater) – Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Treetops Learning Center
- Big Cat Trail
- Owens Aviary
- Hunte Amphitheater
- Dining at many restaurants, grills and cafes
- Shopping!
I’m sure I’ve left something out! The San Diego Zoo is huge and trying to see it all in one day challenging! Be sure to visit the San Diego Zoo’s website for more details, current events, videos and more!
Tootles,
Loved the post, especially the pictures…great camera.
Here’s an idea…there have been a string of fires lately…Utah and Cali… maybe you should try to get your story out there again, especially the “be prepared” posts…..there is probably a lot of interest in this topic right now.
Love you!
Thanks, Dawn. I’m working on it! Stay tuned…