Today, the San Diego Zoo cares for over 3,800 animals of 800 different species. Its collection of animals, as well as its plant collection of over 6,500 species, is acknowledged as one of the finest in the entire world. The San Diego Zoo is open 365 days a year. Prices and hours are subject to change without notice. Also available is a 35-minute Spanish language Guided Bus Tour every day at 12 noon.
Spanish tours are available at other times for groups of twenty or more with advanced notice.
Tours in French are also available with advanced notice. Available for rental in the front plaza near the entrance. For our foreign guests, this innovative audio guide provides lots of interesting details on particular exhibits. The Zoophones are hi-tech digital audio tours that provide random access to information about plants, animals and other Zoo curiosities. Both are available to guests on the grounds near the Reptile House Zoo Exhibits Today, the San Diego Zoo is known for its innovative, natural exhibits, which closely simulate life in the wild.