San Diego Zoo

Hours fluctuate seasonally. Open 365 days a year.

During this intimate two-hour experience, you'll be treated like a VIP as we introduce you to furry, feathered, and scaly critter celebrities in our private show area. You'll even meet an animal star-in-training! Next, stroll over to our rhino exhibit to have an extremely close encounter of the friendly kind with two of the Zoo's biggest personalities. More animals await your visit (and the treats you'll be given to offer them!) before you return to our Backstage Pass show area to enjoy a gourmet picnic meal while watching a private show featuring more of the Zoo's amazing animal stars and their celebrity trainers. Our own paparazzi will be snapping photos throughout the program, so be ready for your close-up! A souvenir photo is included with your Backstage Pass, and you can purchase the rest after the program for a nominal fee.

As our VIP of the day, your special status continues even after the program ends. Just show your Backstage Pass, and you can take advantage of reserved seating at the shows at Wegeforth Bowl and Hunte Amphitheater and priority loading on bus tours (Best Value admission or Bus Tour ticket required).

• Noon-2:00 (check in at 11:45 a.m.
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. (check in at 2:45 p.m.) (5–7 year olds allowed on noon program only).
• Check in at the Backstage Pass Gate in Urban Jungle.
• Tour price does not include admission to the San Diego Zoo. You must purchase an admission ticket for Zoo entrance.

Valid until: Aug 13, 2010

Print at Home Tickets Available! - Best Value Ticket Package includes: Admission, Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial Tram, the Children's Zoo and all exhibits and shows.

Excludes Special Ticketed Events/Attractions.

Valid until: Dec 5, 2009

Print at Home Tickets Available! - Ticket includes: Admission, Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial Tram, the Children's Zoo and all exhibits and shows. 2-Day tickets are valid for two days to the San Diego Zoo. Second day must be used within five days of the first day's use.

Excludes Parking and Special Ticketed Events/Attractions.