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The Three Major Animal Parks

If you're looking for wild times, San Diego supplies them. The world-famous San Diego Zoo is home to more than 800 animal species, many of them rare and exotic. A sister attraction, the Wild Animal Park, offers 430 species in an au naturel setting. And Shamu and his friends form a veritable chorus line at SeaWorld San Diego -- waving their flippers, waddling across an ersatz Antarctica, and blowing killer-whale kisses -- in more than a dozen shows a day.

San Diego's "Big Three" family attractions are joined by LEGOLAND California.

Now That's a Deal!

San Diego's three main animal attractions offer combo tickets that can save you some cash. Here's how it works: If you plan to visit both the zoo and the Wild Animal Park, a two-park ticket (the "Best Value" zoo package, plus Wild Animal Park admission) is $60 for adults, $43 for children 3 to 11. You get unlimited visits to each attraction, to be used within 5 days of purchase. Or throw in SeaWorld within the same 5 days, and the combo works out to $109 for adults, $89 children ages 3 to 9.

Other value options include the Southern California CityPass (tel. 707/256-0490; www.citypass.com), which covers the zoo or Wild Animal Park, plus SeaWorld, Disneyland Resorts, and Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Passes are $247 for adults, and $199 for kids age 3 to 9 (a savings of about 25%), valid for 14 days. The Go San Diego Card (tel. 800/887-9103; www.gosandiegocard.com) offers unlimited general admission to more than 35 attractions. One-day packages start at $55 for adults and $45 for children (ages 3-12). The San Diego Passport ($89 for adults, $45 for children 3-11) includes zoo admission, an Old Town Trolley city tour, Hornblower bay cruises, and more; passports are sold at the attractions themselves.


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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