BotanicalGardens

NativescapesPlant Garden

ConiferForest

AfricanOverlook

AfricanElephants

ChandlerHerbGarden

PettingKraalBabirusa

KalahariCupboard

CongoKitchen

ThorntreeTerrace

Wings of theWorld

PlantTrader

ConservationCarousel

Hunte NairobiPavilion Administration

Building

Photo CaravanCheck-in

JamboOutfitters

Stroller &WheelchairRental

Tickets

Parking

Buses,RV &Parking for theDisabled

Lockers

GuestRelations/Membership

Congo River Fishing Village

Bazaar

ZabibuDrink StopWild Toy Chest

RedRiverHog

AnimalCareCenter

Dik-dik

Shoebills

AfricanMarsh

LowlandGorillas

NurseryKraal

KoriBustard

WattledCrane

Yellow-backedDuiker

Southern Gerenuk

Okapi

ParkingEntrance

Cheetahs

Flamingos

Warthog

BatEaredFox

GroundHornbill

StorkIsland

PrimateIsland

SuspensionBridge

SumatranTigers

BonsaiPavilion

EpiphyllumHouse

Service Access Only

OldWorldSucculentGarden

BajaGarden

Note:Some pathsin the BotanicalGardens arenot wheelchairaccessible

Hwy78

Bee-eaterAviary

Vultures

LemurIsland

CaliforniaCondor

DesertBighornSheepWestern

BurrowingOwl

Western Harris’Hawk

Black-tailedPrairie Dog

NorthAmericanPorcupine

BaldEagleGreater

Roadrunner

Thick-billedParrot

Heart of Africa

EntryPlaza

Exit

BenboughAmphitheater

ElephantOverlook

KupandaFallsBotanicalCenter

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AfricanLions

ArushaPicnic Area

Roar & SnoreCampground

Savanna Cool Zone

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SecretaryBird Abdim’s

Stork

SimbaStation

Tour Tickets

ElephantViewingPatio

Steep slope

TigerOverlook

Garden LocatorKupanda Falls Botanical Gardens Baja Garden (P1) Bonsai Pavilion (K3) Conifer Forest (M6) Epiphyllum House (K4) (closed during winter) Nativescapes Plant Garden (R1) Old World Succulent Garden (M2)

Other Gardens Compost Garden (G17) Chandler Herb Garden (M13) Water Wise Garden (F15)

Pathways subject to early closure

Pathways not subject to early closing times

First Aid

Gift Shop

Food/Snacks

Picnic Area

Restroom

Water Fountain

Telephone

TDD Telephone

Wheelchair/Stroller Rental

Information

Photo CaravanBoarding

ATM

Nursing Station

Elevator

Animal Encounters

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E-10M-25 E-13 K-21 G-13

Q-8

D-10

O-22

O-23

L-22 G-13

P-7 L-19

The Great Rift Lift elevator system provides easy access to attractions at lower elevations, including the Journey into Africa tour ride, Lion Camp, Balloon Safari, and Heart of Africa. For the most direct route to these attractions, follow the blue dots on this map:

ELEVATOR SYSTEM – GREAT RIFT LIFT

The 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park is operated by the not-for-profit San Diego Zoo and includes a 900-acre native species reserve. The organization focuses on conservation and research work around the globe, educates millions of individuals a year about wildlife and maintains accredited horticultural, animal, library and photo collections. The Zoo also manages the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo's Institute for Conservation Research. The important conservation and science work of these entities is supported in part by The Foundation of the Zoological Society of San Diego.

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WildAdventurePhotoSafari

BookingStation

Crowned Crane Lowland

PacaChileanFlamingoLagoon

Meerkat

MombasaIslandMarket

GREENZOOCoffee Co.

ZooWerksThe Ride

Balloon Safari

Entrance

AmphitheaterGorillaStatue

DiscoveryStation

Geoffroy’sMarmoset

MombasaIslandPavilion

WaterfowlLagoonOverlook

PelicansTemboStadium

MalawiPicnicGrove

AfricanClassroom

Kilima Point

FlightlineLanding 2

FlightlineLanding 1

GreatRift Lift

Nyala

HiddenJungle

SafariCones

Lorikeet Landing

LorikeetLandingPhoto

MombasaIslandCooker

SouthAmericanAviary

CompostGarden

SamburuTerrace

Red-cheekedGibbons

Hornbill

EntrancetoHeart ofAfrica

SavannaSafariCheck-in

BlackDuiker

WeaverAviary

JamesonResearchIsland

WaterWiseGarden

GorillaActivityCenter

Watering Hole

SouthernSteenbok

Red-frontedGazelle

Western Red-flankedDuiker

PLAN YOUR DAYShow Times: Check "Today's Schedule" to plan your day around show times, Animal Encounters, and other Park attractions.

Tour Booking: Reserve your special tour at the Safari Booking Station in the Entry Plaza building (C10).

Animal Interaction: Get up close at Lorikeet Landing (H15) and the Petting Kraal (H12).

Spectacular Vistas: Take in panoramic views at Baja Garden (P1), Elephant Overlook (K9), Kilima Point (O14), Great Rift Lift Deck (I18), and Heart of Africa (M23).

Special Attractions: Have fun riding on the Conservation Carousel (F8), Balloon Safari (K18), and ZooWerks: The Ride (I12).

Play Areas: Cool off at Savanna Cool Zone (K16) or Jameson Research Island (M25). Climb and explore at Samburu Jungle Gym presented by Fisher-Price (H18).

Scenic Walks: Stroll through Heart of Africa (I19), see the sights at Condor Ridge (M5), or explore the backcountry trails from the Conifer Forest (M6) to Kilima Point (O14).

Gardens: Tour the Park’s horticultural collection using the Garden Locator (see box above).

Journey into Africa: Get a unique perspective on the Park’s expansive field exhibits (L21).

For Your InformationFor your convenience, a picnic area is located north of the Park Entry Plaza (B9).

Please refer to the information packet for guests with disabilities for seating and general information. This packet is available at Guest Relations, all ticket windows, show locations, and Simba Station.

Schedules may vary or be canceled due to weather or animal health needs. Listen for public address announcements.

To promote and assist conservation efforts, recycling containers for aluminum, plastic, and glass are located throughout the Park.

Remember to wash your hands after any contact with animals and before eating.

For safety reasons, strollers must be parked outside show amphitheaters.

Guests 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All Park guests must wear appropriate clothing,including shirts and shoes. Clothing is required at water play areas.

The following items are not allowed on Parkgrounds: weapons, pets, skates, shoes with wheels, open-speaker radios, and portable public address systems.

The Wild Animal Park is home to many native animal species. For your safety, please do not approach them.

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

The San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park is committed to providing a smoke-free environment to protect the health, welfare, and comfort of guests, employees, and our collection from adverse effects of smoking, as well as to assist in mitigating the risk of fire. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of all San Diego Zoo facilities.

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Fisher-PriceSamburuJungleGym

Bontebok

Giant Eland

OkavangoOutpost

Rolling SafariCheck-in

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