San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Escondido
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a zoo and safari park in Escondido, a suburb of the city of San Diego, California, located in San Pasqual Valley. Opened in 1972, the park operates as a sister location to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park; it features a more specific focus on animals from arid environments.
The park houses over 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. It hosts a large array of wild and endangered animals from every continent except Antarctica. It also includes a botanical garden with over one million plants. In 2022, the park attracted over 1.6 million visitors.
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The park houses over 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. It hosts a large array of wild and endangered animals from every continent except Antarctica. It also includes a botanical garden with over one million plants. In 2022, the park attracted over 1.6 million visitors.
Photo: Takinzinnia (CC0); Stickpen (Public domain); Arthurrh (CC BY-SA 4.0)