USA · ZOOS
12 tours
Below are the 12 best zoo tickets in the USA, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; it is there for a reason.
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass gets you direct entry plus free tram and bus rides. Plan smart for pandas, hills, and big views.
“I was not able to download my tickets and Viator could not help me so I had to purchase additional tickets. Zoo was great Viator NOT”
San Diego Zoo 1-day ticket with skip-the-line entry, express bus and Skyfari tram. See polar bears, Galápagos tortoises, sea lions.
“Had a perfect day but it was an unusually hot week for SanDiego! Plenty of shade at the zoo though. So much fun!”
San Diego Zoo 1-day ticket with express bus, guided tour, Skyfari tram, and must-see encounters like Galápagos tortoises and polar bears.
“It was a great time. The zoo wasn't overly crowded. It was my first visit to the zoo and was able to see almost everything.”
Spend a full day at Zoo Miami, with world-habitat exhibits, giraffe feeding, Florida Everglades wildlife, and plenty of plant life across 340 acres.
“We had a fantastic time at Zoo Miami, renting a bike to explore and see many of the animals. Feeding the giraffes was definitely a highlight! Unfortunately, the rain cut our family outing short, but I’d still highly recommend it for a fun family day.”
A full-day ticket to Zoo Atlanta with African lions, great apes, indoor reptiles, Wild Encounters, and the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train.
“Me and my family are on vacation from Rochester NY and we always visit the zoo where every we go and we loved it. It rained while we were there but we walked in the rain and still enjoyed it!”
Skip the lines at San Antonio Zoo with a mobile general admission ticket, wander Africa Live, and catch daily tiger and gibbon talks.
“Entire park and news about upcoming additions. Although there was many visitors, we were able to effectively navigate through the park.”
Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park is a fun one-day ticket with themed trails, big cats, orangutans, tigers, and more for $39.
“great time! but definitely take advantage of the rideable scooters. lots of walking”
Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo ticket is a one-day ticket to big-cat views, gorillas in a warm Tropical Forest, and butterfly moments on 72 acres.
“We spent three hours there! It was amazing. I cannot say enough for this experience. We loved the butterflies, feeding the birds, the games, the gift shops.”
Bronx Zoo ticket for 10,000+ animals, hands-on petting zoo, and unlimited rides. Plan a flexible 4-hour family day near NYC transit.
“Had not been to the Zoo since I was a child. It was well kept, clean and very nice. The staff was also very nice.”
Scan your phone for direct entry and unlimited Africa Tram rides, then explore 1,800 acres of animal habitats, shows, and trails.
“My wife and I visited the park together. We enjoyed ourselves. The park is very clean and well maintained. The only problems we had was the areas needed better signs, some of the signs were confusing. Like where the restrooms where and a better description of each area beside on the handed out map”
A Go City mobile pass for 1 to 7 days of 40+ Boston area attractions, including Franklin Park Zoo, Museum of Science, and more.
“Can I give zero stars, I bought a two day CityPass for Boston from Viator and couldn’t use the second day. I have called customer service several times to no avail. When I tried to use the second day the pass was expired. I only used it one day. If they do not refund my one day that I could not use, this review will stay up.”
Zoo Miami prebooked mobile ticket for a self-guided half day, with cageless enclosures, Asian aviary, Amazon exhibits, and optional food.
“An amazing zoo, huge enclosures. Especially went for the giraffe feeding for my partner. Extra special memory for her. Plenty of water fountains to refill our bottles and plenty of sprinklers for cooling off.”
