subject: Family Fun At Balboa Park And The World Famous San Diego Zoo [print this page] A trip to San Diego is not complete without an excursion to the world famous San Diego Zoo, where visitors will find much more than lions, tigers and bears. California travelers with accommodations in one of the nearby Mission Valley resorts and hotels will find themselves in close proximity to the zoo which spans 100 acres and is home to more than 4,000 animals in San Diegos popular Balboa Park.
Balboa Park hotel accommodations in the adjacent downtown area provide guests with easy access to the zoo and its many animal experiences and exhibits. With more than 800 species living within the boundaries of the zoo, visitors will find unique presentations and a variety of shows in areas created to resemble the natural habitat of the animals as closely as possible. Guided bus tours are available to provide a general view of the zoo, but the walking pathways that wind through the nine animal zones provide an exceptional experience for all ages. Zoo guests are encouraged to determine their favorite animal while touring the zones which include areas such as the Lost Forest, Elephant Odyssey and the Polar Rim, home to the newly renovated Polar Bear Plunge.
With a San Diego hotel near Balboa Park, vacationers will enjoy easy access to not only the zoo, but the many other amazing museums, gardens and cultural venues located there. With an astounding number of attractions, the parks event calendar is full of exciting performances, festivals and presentations.
