Botanical

Gardens
Nativescapes
Plant Garden
Conifer
Forest
African
Overlook
African
Elephants
Chandler
Herb
Garden
Petting
Kraal
Babirusa
Kalahari
Cupboard
Congo
Kitchen
Thorntree
Terrace
Wings of the
World
Plant
Trader
Conservation
Carousel
Hunte
Nairobi
Pavilion
Administration
Building
Photo Caravan
Check-in
Jambo
Outfitters
Stroller &
Wheelchair
Rental
Tickets
Parking
Buses,
RV &
Parking
for the
Disabled
Lockers
Guest
Relations/
Membership
Congo River
Fishing Village
Bazaar
Zabibu
Drink Stop
Wild Toy
Chest
Red
River
Hog
Animal
Care
Center
Dik-dik
Shoebills
African
Marsh
Lowland
Gorillas
Nursery
Kraal
Kori
Bustard
Wattled
Crane
Yellow-
backed
Duiker
Southern
Gerenuk
Okapi
Parking
Entrance
Cheetahs
Flamingos
Warthog
Bat
Eared
Fox
Ground
Hornbill
Stork
Island
Primate
Island
Suspension
Bridge
Sumatran
Tigers
Bonsai
Pavilion
Epiphyllum
House
Service Access Only
Old
World
Succulent
Garden
Baja
Garden
Note:
Some paths
in the Botanical
Gardens are
not wheelchair
accessible
Hwy
78
Bee-eater
Aviary
Vultures
Lemur
Island
California
Condor
Desert
Bighorn
Sheep Western
Burrowing
Owl
Western
Harris!
Hawk
Black-tailed
Prairie Dog
North
American
Porcupine
Bald
Eagle Greater
Roadrunner
Thick-billed
Parrot
Heart of Africa
Entry
Plaza
Exit
Benbough
Amphitheater
Elephant
Overlook
Kupanda
Falls
Botanical
Center

African
Lions
Arusha
Picnic Area
Roar & Snore
Campground
Savanna
Cool Zone
North
0 ft
0 m 60 m
200 ft
Secretary
Bird Abdim!s
Stork
Simba
Station
Tour
Tickets
Elephant
Viewing
Patio
Steep
slope
Tiger
Overlook
Garden Locator
Kupanda Falls Botanical Gardens
Baja Garden (P1)
Bonsai Pavilion (K3)
Conifer Forest (M6)
EpiphyllumHouse (K4)
(closed during winter)
Nativescapes Plant Garden (R1)
Old World Succulent Garden (M2)
Other Gardens
Compost Garden (G17)
Chandler Herb Garden (M13)
Water Wise Garden (F15)
Pathways subject
to early closure
Pathways not subject to
early closing times
First Aid
Gift Shop
Food/Snacks
Picnic Area
Restroom
Water Fountain
Telephone
TDD Telephone
Wheelchair/
Stroller Rental
Information
Photo Caravan
Boarding
ATM
Nursing Station
Elevator
Animal
Encounters
G-15 L-10
E-10
M-25
E-13 K-21 G-13
Q-8
D-10
O-22
O-23
L-22
G-13
P-7
L-19
The Great Rift Lift elevator system provides easy access to
attractions at lower elevations, including the Journey into Africa
tour ride, Lion Camp, Balloon Safari, and Heart of Africa.

For the most direct route to these attractions,
follow the blue dots on this map:
ELEVATOR SYSTEM GREAT RIFT LIFT
The 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park is operated by the
not-for-profit San Diego Zoo and includes a 900-acre native species reserve.
The organization focuses on conservation and research work around the
globe, educates millions of individuals a year about wildlife and maintains
accredited horticultural, animal, library and photo collections. The Zoo also
manages the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo's Institute for
Conservation Research. The important conservation and science work of
these entities is supported in part by The Foundation of the Zoological
Society of San Diego.
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S
Wild
Adventure
Photo Safari
Booking
Station
Crowned
Crane
Lowland
Paca
Chilean
Flamingo
Lagoon
Meerkat
Mombasa
Island
Market
GREENZOO
Coffee Co.
ZooWerks
The Ride
Balloon Safari
Entrance
Amphitheater
Gorilla
Statue
Discovery
Station
Geoffroy!s
Marmoset
Mombasa
Island
Pavilion
Waterfowl
Lagoon
Overlook
Pelicans
Tembo
Stadium
Malawi
Picnic
Grove
African
Classroom
Kilima Point
Flightline
Landing 2
Flightline
Landing 1
Great
Rift
Lift
Nyala
Hidden
Jungle
Safari
Cones
Lorikeet
Landing
Lorikeet
Landing
Photo

Mombasa
Island
Cooker
South
American
Aviary
Compost
Garden
Samburu
Terrace
Red-cheeked
Gibbons
Hornbill
Entrance
to
Heart of
Africa
Savanna
Safari
Check-in
Black
Duiker
Weaver
Aviary
Jameson
Research
Island
Water
Wise
Garden
Gorilla
Activity
Center
Watering
Hole
Southern
Steenbok
Red-fronted
Gazelle
Western
Red-flanked
Duiker
PLAN YOUR DAY
Show Times: Check "Today's Schedule" to
plan your day around show times, Animal
Encounters, and other Park attractions.
Tour Booking: Reserve your special tour at the
Safari Booking Station in the Entry Plaza
building (C10).
Animal Interaction: Get up close at
Lorikeet Landing (H15) and the Petting Kraal
(H12).
Spectacular Vistas: Take in panoramic views
at Baja Garden (P1), Elephant Overlook (K9),
Kilima Point (O14), Great Rift Lift Deck (I18),
and Heart of Africa (M23).
Special Attractions: Have fun riding on
the Conservation Carousel (F8), Balloon Safari
(K18), and ZooWerks: The Ride (I12).
Play Areas: Cool off at Savanna Cool Zone
(K16) or Jameson Research Island (M25).
Climb and explore at Samburu Jungle Gym
presented by Fisher-Price (H18).
Scenic Walks: Stroll through Heart of Africa
(I19), see the sights at Condor Ridge (M5), or
explore the backcountry trails fromthe Conifer
Forest (M6) to Kilima Point (O14).
Gardens: Tour the Park!s horticultural
collection using the Garden Locator
(see box above).
Journey into Africa: Get a unique perspective
on the Park!s expansive field exhibits (L21).
For Your Information
For your convenience, a picnic area is located
north of the Park Entry Plaza (B9).
Please refer to the information packet for
guests with disabilities for seating and general
information. This packet is available at Guest
Relations, all ticket windows, show locations,
and Simba Station.
Schedules may vary or be canceled due to
weather or animal health needs. Listen for
public address announcements.
To promote and assist conservation efforts,
recycling containers for aluminum, plastic,
and glass are located throughout the Park.
Remember to wash your hands after any contact
with animals and before eating.
For safety reasons, strollers must be parked
outside show amphitheaters.
Guests 15 years and younger must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All Park guests must wear appropriate clothing,
including shirts and shoes. Clothing is required at
water play areas.
The following items are not allowed on Park
grounds: weapons, pets, skates, shoes with
wheels, open-speaker radios, and portable public
address systems.
The Wild Animal Park is home to many native
animal species. For your safety, please do not
approach them.
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
The San Diego Zoo!s Wild Animal Park is
committed to providing a smoke-free
environment to protect the health, welfare,
and comfort of guests, employees, and our
collection from adverse effects of smoking,
as well as to assist in mitigating the risk of fire.
Smoking is prohibited on the premises of all
San Diego Zoo facilities.

Fisher-Price
Samburu
Jungle
Gym
Bontebok
Giant
Eland
Okavango
Outpost
Rolling
Safari
Check-in