San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. It is one of the largest zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. [1] It is one of the few places in Southern California to feature an arctic landscape.[2]

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo sign and logo
Entrance to the zoo with an elephant sculpture
Date opened1915
LocationBalboa Park, San Diego, California, USA
Land area100 acres (0.4 km²)
Coordinates32°44′8.508″N 117°9′5.6628″W
No. of animals4000
No. of species950
MembershipsAZA
Major exhibitsAbsolutely Apes, Monkey Trails, Ituri Forest, Polar Bear Plunge, Giant Panda Research Station, Cat Canyon, Children's Zoo, Reptile Mesa
Websitehttp://www.sandiegozoo.com/

References
  1. San Diego Zoo: World-famous zoo is a must-see attraction for SD visitors
  2. Travel Guide to the San Diego Zoo
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