What are the Safari Park hours?
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What are the Safari Park hours?
The other thing to consider is that the I-15 freeway between the two attractions can be quite trafficky during the weekday work commute. On most days San Diego Zoo Safari Park hours are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (check the calendar).
Is San Diego Zoo safari Worth It?
Visiting San Diego Zoo Safari Park is worthwhile for animal lovers. It’s famous for large field enclosures where herds roam free. You’ll like it if you enjoy close-up contact with wildlife, few crowds, long walks and have 4 to 6 hours to spend. Paid Safari tours are recommended but not necessary.
How long does it take to go around Safari Park?
The Safari takes roughly 1hr 30 minutes – 2 hours to drive around, but can take longer on busier days such as in school holidays or on Bank Holidays.

How much is parking at Zoo Safari Park?
$15 per vehicle
Parking fee is $15 per vehicle; $20 for RV parking. Preferred parking is once again available on select weekends and holidays, weather and attendance permitting. This is first come, first served; there are no in and out privileges.
What’s the difference between the zoo and Safari Park?
The San Diego Zoo has animals from all over the world, including Australia, Asia, Africa, Central America, South America, and more. Whereas the Safari Park focuses on animals from mostly arid environments, like the African and Asian Savannas. Visitors can easily spend a full day seeing all the animals at each park.

Can I go safari park without a car?
You do need your own car to enter the park. Visitors drive into the safari park at their own risk and we do not take responsibility for any damage that may occur. You are welcome to bypass the Kingdom of the Carnivores and African Jungle if they are concerned.
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- Africa.
- South Africa.
- Western Cape.
- Oudtshoorn.
- Oudtshoorn – Things to Do.
- Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Do you drive your own car through the San Diego Safari Park?
There are other safari parks in the U.S. and throughout the world, and most are drive-through parks where you can take your car through the exhibit. The generally accepted definition of a safari park is a drive-through park.
Is there free parking at the Safari Park?
Parking fee is $15 per vehicle; $20 for RV parking. Preferred parking is once again available on select weekends and holidays, weather and attendance permitting.
Can you bring food into Safari Park?
Yes, you may take food and drink into the park. They do no allow large coolers and provide no location to store a cooler. There are tables just inside the entrance, you can get stamped to get tour cooler from the vehicle and bring it to the table and return it the car afterwards.