INSIDE: 7 helpful and fun tips and tricks for visiting the San Diego Zoo with the family and kids. Zoo travel tips for kids.
7 Helpful Family Tips for San Diego Zoo
1. Get to the zoo early
The San Diego Zoo is huge. You will log many miles on that fitness tracker for sure! Assume you will spend the majority of your day there. And why not, there’s so much to see! Plan to get there when the zoo opens at 9am. There’s nothing like seeing animals bright eyed and bushy tailed first thing in the morning. As the day goes on, the zoo gets busier and the crowds get bigger. (This mama don’t do well with kids + crowds + an empty wagon. Which brings me to Tip #2…)
You may find yourself at some point in your zoo visit pulling a wagon without a child riding in it. A wagon full of cracker crumbs, water bottles and a small pile of crumpled zoo maps with excited kids running next to free transportation instead of being in it!
However, a wagon (or stroller) is handy to hold your bags and possibly a child way overdue for a nap. Or, consider renting a stroller at the zoo. At some point, someone will sit in it!
5. BYOF
7. Chillax on the Moving Walkway
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Leslie says
We go to the zoo all the time here on the opposite side of the country, and these are great tips. Definitely agree to bring your own food. It’s easy to spend all the cash you have if you don’t! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Donna Reidland says
This reminds me of some fun trips with kids and grandkids!
Mother of 3 says
Great tips! We often start most park, zoo, etc trips at the back of the zoo and work our way forwards. It seems to help with the crowds and when we’re getting tired we’re already near the exit.
Chas says
We truly enjoyed our family trip there a few years back. Thanks for sharing these great tips for with everyone! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Hillary says
Great tips! Although I’m not local to San Diego I would love to visit someday! These pointers are great for any zoo though really, especially doing the most walking in the morning.
April J Harris says
Excellent tips, Victoria! We enjoyed San Diego Zoo very much. The volunteers really were helpful and interesting to talk to. Thank you so much for your support of the Hearth and Soul Link party!
Teresa says
I would love to visit, but sadly I’m too far. I do love the wagon idea. Even if my kids are older, they still complain a lot when they have to walk for longer periods of time.
Thank you for joining The Really Crafty Link Party!
Amy says
Great tips! I’ve never been to the San Diego Zoo, but these would be helpful for many of the zoos around the country. We have a fantastic zoo here in Memphis, and my kids love going. It is big enough to make for a great trip, but small enough to not be overwhelming. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!