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!

Ren M. • July 24, 2010San Diego zoo has the largest collection koalas outside of Australia! Crazy! It's because San Diego is perfect for growing eucalyptus!

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

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

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

Theresa M. • July 18, 2011Get here early the flingos are very active!

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014The hippos both hang out together in the armpit of the underwater section of the enclosure. Great for a selfie with the beast!

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

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

K K. • August 19, 2014Beautiful outdoor setting with excellent pipe organ concerts on Sunday afternoons and, in the summer, on Monday evenings.

Anne M. • September 28, 2013So fabulous. Highly recommend seeing a show (or two!) here.

Miriam G. • August 14, 2014The snakes are amazing and beautiful.

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

Chacho H. • November 15, 2011Amazing jewelry, great art books (some say the best selection in San Diego), and a superb gift selection. Not a bad place to drop some cash.

Jokie T. • January 23, 2018Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.

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.

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.

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

Christopher A. • June 17, 2011The Tigers are usually visible in upper right of exhibit

Clay E. • November 4, 2013Great course. Always changing to keep you on your toes.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Tigers each have their own unique stripe pattern, like our fingerprints. A tiger’s claws can be up to five inches long, and they use them to mark their territory with scratches on trees.

Erin M. • April 1, 2013Beautiful! There was a 30-60 min wait but it was so worth it. Don't forget you can only see pandas in 4 zoos in the United States.

Sara R. • December 14, 2011Kitty kitty

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!

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Mangabeys, mandrills, and guenons, oh my! There are 7 different species of monkeys along Monkey Trail, and they are always busy grooming, playing, eating, sunbathing, squabbling – and watching you!

Michele L. • July 30, 2013Capybaras are my favorite <3

Sean M. • December 28, 2014Excellent museum! They have added so much since my last visit years ago. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!

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