Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Balboa Park, San Diego

Thomas M. • February 24, 2017Been to the SD zoo dozens of times over the last 50 years. Always amazing, the zoo is constantly upgrading exhibits. Arguably one of the top five zoos in the world!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011We received our 1st koalas as a gift from Australia in 1925. These fuzzy marsupials are not bears, and not as cuddly as you think. They're actually independent, feisty, and often grumpy.

Sean M. • August 27, 2023One of my favorite parts of the zoo

Paul F. • January 1, 2013Two new baby giraffes! Robert and Makali! Also here: Silver, Nicky, Harriet, and Bahati.

Victor M. • March 17, 2019We love it!!!

Katie M. • March 29, 2011Fantastically designed exhibit with multiple places to watch the gorillas from. Such a lively bunch.

Steve W. • September 12, 2020Delicious local beers, plenty of shade, and very knowledgeable staff.

Phoenix 💥💥💥 • January 6, 2015This is a great place to see Flamingos!

Ken W. • November 29, 2015Great place to see live theater. Appreciate the music by real musicians in a small orchestra pit.

Miriam G. • July 30, 2017The hippo swam right up to the glass!

Paul B. • February 25, 2012You can tell the zebras apart!

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Very educational. Don't miss it.

Damon P. • July 19, 2011one of my favorite disc golf courses across the country! Locals are friendly too.

Missie D. • December 13, 2009Cool architechture and amazing summer concerts. Perfect photo ops too.

Mike B. • October 1, 2014Great sight line. Friendly staff. 🐘

San Diego Zoo • May 22, 2011The Lost Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including our bonobos. Bonobos were not identified by scientists until 1926. Before that, they were thought to be another type of common chimp.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood • May 30, 2013We really enjoy taking in the beautiful art while enjoying live music at the museum's Culture & Cocktails evening events.

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014An awesome new attraction at the zoo. The actual animal hides himself pretty damn well, though.

MRS B B. • July 11, 2016So much interesting information. Great exhibits.

Hollie S. • January 18, 2016All of these guys are so active

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Our orangutans share the exhibit with another primate species from Indonesia, the long-armed siamangs. If you’re at the Zoo soon after it opens in the morning, you might hear the siamangs hooting!

Cherie D. • July 20, 2010Bring a push cart, the art, hand-made clothing, blown-glass and woodwork was phenomenal. I highly recommend this center full of artisans.

Miriam G. • July 30, 2017One of the most beautiful animals in the park! Be patient and you'll see it.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011In the Malay language, sun bears are called basindo nan tenggil, meaning “he who likes to sit high.” They live in trees, and their 4-inch-long claws & large paws help them scamper along branches.

Chieko B. • July 28, 2015Best railroad museum for kids. Love the miniature towns and every details. So much to see.

Sara R. • December 14, 2011Kitty kitty