
San Diego Zoo vs. Safari Park: Which One to Pick for One Day
San Diego Zoo or Safari Park? A side-by-side comparison of location, size, animals, tickets and walking, plus a simple way to choose when you only have one day.
Toddlers and a 100-acre zoo built into canyons do not mix with an ambitious itinerary. Here is a half-day plan that works with naps, strollers and short attention spans.

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