Hang out and enjoy the beautiful view of our Flightline Safari landing area and our Roar & Snore camp area. At Raptor's Nest, you'll find snacks, soft drinks, draft/craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.
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Although one can easily enjoy a full day or more at both parks, to visitors with limited time we recommend a minimum of three to four hours to see some of the Zoo and a minimum of four to six hours to experience a portion of the Safari Park.
Beer lovers can cool down with our carefully curated selection of cold brews, including many SoCal favorites, available throughout the park. Or choose from various signature cocktails, hard seltzers and delicious wines. *Beer, wine and cocktails available for guests age 21 years or older.
What drinks are available on safari? On most safaris drinks are included in the tariff. This includes unlimited bottled or filtered water, soft drinks, local beers, local wines and spirits (except in certain safari lodges in South Africa and Kenya where drinks are sometimes charged separately).
Other disadvantages of safari parks include habituation, which can cause wildlife to lose their natural instincts, and animals can even risk contracting human disease if people are able to pet, touch, and take selfies with them.
My husband and I went (no kids) and we spent about 4-5 hours there. Similar to the same amount of time we have spent at the zoo. Helpful? I would plan on at least 4 hours.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an 1,800-acre wildlife park, is home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species. Located in Escondido, California, the Safari Park welcomes guests to see animals in herds of mixed species in expansive savanna habitats.
You will experience breathtaking views of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and its expansive savanna habitats below as you “fly” approximately two-thirds of a mile, landing safely near our Roar & Snore campground.
The winter months make great times to visit the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. We love the comfortable temperatures and smaller crowds. December through March also marks the official whale-watching season.
The distance is about 35 miles. I don't recommend that you try to visit both parks on the same day. If you are short on time during your San Diego vacation, I would choose one or the other.