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 27One of my favorite parts of the zoo

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

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

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011The Zoo’s adult male giraffe, Silver, is more than 17 feet tall. With such a long neck, it’s surprising that giraffes have the same number of vertebrae that we do—each one is just much bigger!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hector R. • March 26, 2018What a great place! Beautiful and many talented artists.

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.

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.

Mark G. • August 6, 2014Great disc golf course, though it can get crowded. The regulars you see are usually friendly...and if you are smart about it you usually can bring the beverage of your choice.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

Monique R. • January 15, 2013The San Diego Junior Theatre productions are off the hook' Enjoy a fun and affordable family outing! :)