ZOO TRAVELER
The wildlife days worth the trip.
The 15 zoos and wildlife parks families rate highest across the USA, from the world-famous San Diego Zoo and its Safari Park to the big-city collections of New York, Phoenix and Orlando. Where to go, which ticket to book, and what each one is known for.
San Diego Zoo 1-day pass gets you direct entry, plus unlimited Skyfari tram and guided bus tour, with giant pandas and rare animals.
Most Popular“I’ve heard about the wonders of the San Diego my entire life, and it did not disappoint. I only wish we had more time to explore all the zoo had to offer. One day simply was not enough!”
Orlando Everglades airboat ride with Wild Florida: 30–60 min eco cruise, live alligator demo, and wildlife park exhibits.
“We had the greatest time of the airboat tour and in the wildlife park. It was absolutely sensational, our guide was very informative and easily spotted gators while on our tour.”
Skip-the-line San Diego Zoo admission with guided bus tour and Skyfari aerial tram, plus polar bears and Galápagos tortoises.
“Had a perfect day but it was an unusually hot week for SanDiego! Plenty of shade at the zoo though. So much fun!”
One day at the world-famous San Diego Zoo with skip-the-ticket-line entry, Skyfari tram, express/guided bus, and family highlights.
“This is a must do in San Diego!!! Absolutely fascinating zoo with so many different areas and animals, and lots of dining options. We loved our visit! Also there’s free parking on site, which was great.”
Zoo Miami packs Africa, Asia, the Amazon, Australia, and Florida into one day, with giraffe feeding, Everglades wildlife, and big exhibits.
“It's a very beautiful and interesting place, and we were very impressed.”
Spend a full day at Zoo Atlanta for Africa lions, gorilla rainforest, indoor reptiles, and the Safari Express train, plus Wild Encounters.
“it was a very good time speeding with family and easy to buy tickets by app.”
Skip the lines to explore 750+ animals across San Antonio Zoo’s global exhibits, plus daily talks on tigers, gibbons, and conservation.
“It was good. The map was a lil confusing. The train ride is right outside the zoo. And it doesn't go thru the zoo.”
Explore Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park with themed walking trails and big cats, orangutans, tigers, and more. One-day admission ticket.
“Excellent! Kids had a great time. Very clean and animals are beautiful”
72 acres of animals at Franklin Park Zoo: lion, giraffes, gorillas, butterflies, and an Aussie trail. Free parking, one-day entry.
“The zoo was awesome. I have the scanned ticket, and I was walking up to enter the zoo, and two employees asked if I paid online, and I said yes, so I brought up the app and they scanned and said, you're all set. I had a wonderful time at the zoo. I would recommend…”
Bronx Zoo admission ticket in NYC with 10,000+ animals, Congo Gorilla Forest, Butterfly Garden, petting zoo, and unlimited rides on 265 acres.
“Zoo was great, not as many animals in the enclosures as I would have thought, and most animals seemed very stressed while pacing the same path for long periods of time while we watched them Google said closing time was 5:30 but it was actually 4:30, it just hadn’t been updated yet, no big deal…”
Walk savanna trails and ride the Africa Tram at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with mobile ticket entry and unlimited tram rides.
“Our kids Loved the gas balloon, lion and tiger exhibits, the amphi theatre show and the merry go around. Safari with no lions and tigers during the safari tram trail does not make much sense. Lions and tigers are more of a zoo style in here. Too much walking and walk trails than the actual…”
Boston Pass gives mobile entry to 40+ sights, including Museum of Science and Franklin Park Zoo, across 1–7 flexible days with the Go City app.
“The convenience of the pass was awesome! You didn’t have to wait in lines to get your tickets. However, there is a disconnect between Viator and Go City. Had to call Go City to get actual tickets. We got lucky and one of the Go City trolley tour workers knew how to get the tickets…”
Zoo Miami entry with a mobile ticket and optional food upgrade. Cageless animals, Wings of Asia birds, Amazon exhibits, aquarium.
“Bring water multiple fillings station vey high humidity they have multiple rentals options and just a great price and value for the price”
Boston All-Inclusive Pass by Go City bundles 45+ attractions and tours for 1–7 days with instant QR access via app or PDF.
“It had tons of fantastic activities and the PDF guide was so helpful with time frames, addresses, open-close time and how to reserve time slots! Great pass and a real asset to our trip to Boston!”
Boston All-Inclusive Pass with the Go City app gets you into 45+ top sights, including trolley and skyline stops, plus Franklin Park Zoo.
“Go card for Boston was great and easy to use will definitely use again for my other traveling needs.”
Great zoos and wildlife parks worth the trip, city by city.
