SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK HOURS DRIVER
Most of the time, the driver would drive a few yards then stop, during which time the guide would talk about the animals and answer questions. They took us in an enclosed area where the truck went around an area about the size of a running track (1/4 mile). There were about 10 guests in the back of a safari truck and a guide. We were disappointed in what this entailed. We actually paid extra for the Wildlife Safari at a rate of $95 per person.
We used them many times as we traversed the park. They have numerically sequenced stations and at each station they have ambassadors ready to assist. The zoo-Safari Park itself was amazing, everyone was very friendly and eager to help. It was not the 1.5 hour safari advertised. But we just sat there with the snack and didn’t see any animals during that time. The overall tour lasted only 45 minutes and then it was 30 minutes of a break…you got a peanut snack and a glass of wine or beer. And I can say without a doubt, it was not worth it! We drove through an enclosure with rhinoceroses, giraffe and several buffalo. So, we decided to splurge on the twilight safari…with 5 people in our family, this was not cheap ($129/person). The one I saw recommended most was the twilight safari. I read lots of reviews, including some San Diego travel blogs, that strongly recommend adding on the safaris if you could afford it. My only issue - and it’s a big one - is with the add on safari. The main zoo is definitely more bang for your buck. I would go as an add on day to a San Diego Zoo trip - but not in place of. Overall, this park is great and very well laid out. So you may not want to wait to the end of the day, as you may wait in line just to find out they went to sleep when you get to the front of the line. At our night, they turn on the lights in the cave area, but then soon after, the platypuses will go into their den to sleep. The Zoo reverses night/day for the platypuses and so when you go in the caved area, it is dark, but you can still see them in the water. The line to see the platypuses was rather long, but it moves quickly, as an employee inside only gives each 2-3 people 20 seconds before they need to move on. It also contains the only 2 platypuses outside of Australia. The Park contains other large animals, such as gorillas, tigers, lions and elephants. While it costs a lot of money, all the money goes back to the animals, animal research or conservation. You can also pay extra to go in a jeep/bus to get much closer to the animals. When we were there, the line was quite long, but it is worth it. You can take a tram that drives you around the area while the driver tells you some fun facts about the animal(s) you are looking at. This is a great place to visit, as it is nice to see that the animals have a huge expanse of land on which they can roam.
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