The San Diego Zoo is 100 acres in size. It is well known for its lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters and is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 plants.
Take a look around
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Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
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America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K
San Diego’s most scenic half marathon – run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island...
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Balboa Park 4-Miler
Presented by San Diego Track Club 59th Annual Tom Bache Balboa Park 4-Miler Saturday, August 31, 2024 Masters Start (age 40 and over) 7:30 am Open Sta...