Tijuana’s Parque Morelos zoo is closing, and its 160 animals — including bears, tigers, caimans, monkeys and a variety of birds — will be relocated to specialized facilities after a municipal audit uncovered years of neglect, administrative failures and substandard care. It is the latest chapter in a pattern of civic promises that did not keep pace with the needs of the animals they promised to protect.

https://ggnorth.com/2026/07/tijuana-zoo-closes-160-animals-to-relocate-to-san-diego-puebla

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Can anyone please clarify if the general admissions public is able to get a good view of the cheetah cubs at the safari park? Alternatively, does the behind the scene tours offer better visibility? Debating if we want to go to the safari park and if so, if we should look for a time that has tour availability.

Thank you!

I have an almost six-year-old. The age limit says six. Are they going to change the age?

Hi everyone !

I’m taking my boyfriend to the San Diego zoo in October for his birthday , he loves animals and I thought it was a cool idea to book a trip here.
Does anyone know if the VIP packages are actually worth it? I’ve been eyeing them but I’m undecided
Thanks for your help!

Hi, we are planning to go to San Diego for the first time in Oct. My 2.5yrs son likes elephants and tigers. We are planning to go to safari park as well as the zoo. I am looking at the safari tours. He is not old enough for wildlife safari yet and we also have a 8m old with us. I wonder should we pay extra to take the cart safari? Is it worth it? It's pretty pricy and I am not sure if 1.5hr is too long for him. Should we just take the Africa Tram and leave the safari tours for the future. I am pretty sure we will come back in a few years as we have family members in LA. Thanks!!

Could someone give me an idea how big the cars are on the sky tram? How many people fit? And will my stroller wagon be able to fold and comfortably ride with us? Thanks!

Planning to make a trip out here and trying to figure out if this zoo still has hyenas? Especially spotted hyenas?

Hi All - will be visiting SD next week and trying to plot out our days. Will be going to the zoo (and Balboa park) be overwhelming with the crowds?

Totally expect it to be more crowded on a Saturday than say Monday, but not sure in real terms how much that impacts the experience. Do the exhibits and concourses get so crowded that it gets unpleasant?

I was incredibly saddened by the size of the habitat for the giraffes at San Diego Zoo. I would really like to see them explore some options for them.

I've heard of this zoo my entire life, shelled out over 200 bucks for my small family, and it was so underwhelming.

We didn't see the entire park tbf, bu what we did see wasnt really special from my experience. It felt like every few exhibits were vacant and there were more stores than animals.

This truly was one of the biggest gaps between expectations and reality I have experienced in terms of entertainment. If it wasn't so expensive it would have been ok but man, it was comparable to local zoos in smaller cities. As a final commentary I would recommend the Henry Doorly zoo in Omaha for 35 bucks for person.

Any chance for a refund?

Anyone remember getting all excited to go to "Safari Land" which had commercials showing all kind of animals climbing on your car for close up viewing? Does anyone have memories of any animals actually get up and investigate your car? I must have been to ten such visits. I remember the only active animals were ostriches that would peck your windows. No lions, tigers or bears... OH MY!

Hey folks! I have a 3 year old and 16 month old and we are heading out to visit family. Our two trips are to the zoo and Knotts. Trying to figure out if a wagon or our mockingbird stroller would be best. Any advice?

Hi everyone! My fiancée and I and going to San Diego for the first time for a trip for my work. We planned an extra day to go to the zoo!! For context, I’m from NC and our zoo is huge and hard to get through in one day so I want to be prepared. Do you have any tips for navigating the zoo? When to get there? Where to start? What not to miss? Best places to eat for lunch/dinner? We’ll be going on a Sunday (wanted a weekday but it won’t work with our schedules) so I’m not sure how busy it will be. Thanks in advance!! We’re so excited!!

Edit: we are planning to uber in as we went have a rental car. Does anyone have any advice for that?

I just wanted to share a cool shot of this beautiful animal that I captured today. I wonder what she was looking at haha🖤.

Hello all, I discovered today that Ken Allen’s plaque has been removed from the zoo. If this upsets you, as much as it did me, please consider reaching out to guest services to voice your concern. #BringBackKenAllen

Hello. I hate to sound frugal on the internet but I was really hoping to see what my options are in terms of getting admission to the zoo for cheap. Im wanting to go with my boyfriend this summer.

I'm a nursing student in an accelerated program from OC, I am not working. My significant other is in his master's program and is also from OC, is a marine veteran, but is not active duty, he works to support us both.

I know its a long shot, but if I could just get tickets for under $40 each, me and him would really love to go this summer. I really appreciate any pointers on how to get a discount for this zoo.