San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Kid essentials
About this place
A whole kids' area built for play, with a waterfall grotto to get soaked in and an old oak to climb by rope bridge, so pack a change of clothes.
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A short loop on a miniature train, just right for a kid who's done walking.
A 1910 carousel with a brass ring to grab for, right by the zoo.
An outdoor museum café with a menu just for kids, right in the middle of the sights.
The Backyard is a protected space for kids five and under to climb and explore, away from the big-kid exhibits.
Miniature trains running through tiny, detailed landscapes. Pick one train and follow it the whole way round.
Hands-on science galleries, a Kid City for the younger ones and a giant dome theater. Plan on a whole morning.