The San Diego Zoo is a renowned zoo located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. It covers 100 acres and houses over 12,000 animals from more than 680 species and subspecies. The zoo is famous for pioneering open-air, cage- less exhibits that replicate natural habitats. It features diverse animal habitats such as an African rainforest, Arctic taiga, and tundra. The zoo also includes one of the world's largest aviaries. It offers amenities like a guided tour bus covering 75% of the park and a Skyfari aerial gondola lift. The zoo is accessible with wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, and restrooms. It has a gift shop, cafe, petting zoo, and playground, and free parking is available onsite. The zoo encourages buying tickets in advance and accepts various payment methods including credit/debit cards and mobile payments. The San Diego Zoo is part of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit conservation organization. The zoo is also an accredited botanical garden with over 700,000 plants. It operates the nearby San Diego Zoo Safari Park, which provides larger open habitats mainly themed around Asia, Africa, and Australia. The zoo is highly rated and known as one of the best zoos globally and the most visited in the United States.

Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-1515
Operating Hours: Generally from 9:00 am to 6:00-9:00 pm, varying by day.

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