The World Famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species.

It is also one of the few zoos in the world that houses the giant panda. It is privately operated by the nonprofit Zoological Society of San Diego on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of parkland leased from the City of San Diego, and ownership of all animals, equipment and other assets rests with the City of San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo grew out of exotic animal exhibitions abandoned after the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth founded the Zoological Society of San Diego, meeting October 2, 1916 and initially following precedents set by the New York Zoological Society. A permanent tract of land in Balboa Park was set aside in August 1921, and the zoo began to move in the following year. The publication ZooNooz commenced in early 1925.

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San Diego Zoo - The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest zoos in the world and is known for its pioneering work in preservation of endangered species and fight against global warming. With over 4000 animals of more than 800 species, it is one of the few zoos that houses the giant panda. The zoo offers a guided tour bus and there is an overhead gondola lift Skyfari, that is great for aerial views of the zoo. Elephant Odyssey , Polar Bear Plunge, Panda Research Station, Monkey Trails and Forest Tales, Ituri Forest are some of the highlights in the San Diego Zoo. Open every day of the year, San Diego Zoo ticket prices are $35 for adults and $26 for children 3-11 years old.

San Diego Zoo- The Best in the World - Want to spend a whole day amidst nature? Or do you want to have a date with some of the rarest and most intriguing wildlife? Well, there is just one place where your wish can be fulfilled. It is the world renowned San Diego Zoo. Home to over 4000 animals representing over 800 species, San Diego Zoo is one of the most popular places visited by tourists traveling to San Diego. In fact an itinerary of San Diego is incomplete with the inclusion of San Diego Zoo.

Top Five Fabulously Interesting Animals at the San Diego Zoo - The San Diego zoo is one of the largest and most beautiful zoos in the world. When you walk around this zoo, you feel like you're walking through the jungle or through the rainforest. Trees surround you and animals often walk freely (and on leashes if needed) throughout the park. It's an animal wonderland, and my favorite part about this magical animal oasis is that the San Diego zoo offers views of some strange, often unseen, and very special animals. Let's take a look at my top five.

Training Sea Lions at the San Diego Zoo - Yes, there are California sea lions, even a show featuring them at the San Diego Zoo. Wegeforth Bowl is the oldest show area at the San Diego Zoo and houses the Zoo's trained population of California sea lions. You can find it near the Zoo entrance between the Reptile House and the Children's Zoo. I worked there for eight years, training sea lions and other animals for presentation in shows and other public forums to educate and entertain people about animals and the natural world.

How to Save Money at the San Diego Wild Animal Park - As a member of the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, I go several times per year. They are beautiful parks, great for people of all ages, and prestigious research facilities. I am amazed at how wonderful both parks are, but I'm also amazed at how expensive they can be if you just show up for a day at the zoo instead of planning in advance. Let's get to the big secret.