San Diego Wild Animal Park is lots of fun for the whole family. My favorite part was Lorikeet Landing where I got to hold out a cup of nectar to the birds.  They perched on my hand to get it.  It was really fun!

We also went to the Petting Kraal and we had different kinds of antelope and deer eating out of our hands.  While we were there we got the pleasure of meeting the birds up close and personal. I saw one with really fancy plumage.  It made a very interesting sound!

You can see from the picture below that my little brother really loved playing on the neat things they had for kids.

My mom's favorite part of the whole trip was the Wgasa Bush Line Monorail. It's a guided tour on a train-like ride that lets you see what the wilds of Africa look like. We got to see lots of baby animals including a one day old baby black buck. On the tour the guide tells you about the different animals like if they are endangered or not and stuff like that. 

A newer exhibit, hiking trails through the Heart of Africa, was so exciting.  You can see giraffes up close and can even buy two biscuits for one dollar so you can feed them. 

You just stand up close, hold the biscuit out in your hand and the giraffe sweeps the biscuit out of your hand with its long tongue.  It is an awesome experience.

If you like animals, I'm sure you'll really like this place.

General Information

Open 9 am everyday...Closing times vary by seasons.
For more information call            (619) 234-6541
They also offer yearly membership rates which are a great deal if you go more than once or twice a year. These memberships will get you into the San Diego Zoo as well so they are really good.

Call (619) 231-0251

Special Adventures Offered

Roar & Snore Camping Safari: Where you can camp in the park, have nature hikes, a campfire, cook outdoors, etc. Call 1800-934-CAMP
Photo Caravan: You go in an open air truck to feed giraffes and rhinos, hear amazing stories and get great pictures. Call (760) 738-5022
Rare Night Safaris...Thursdays through Sundays...June to August.

by Tarek