Kids 11 and under free in October

This is free. When: October 1–31, 2026; children 2 and under free year-round. Where: Balboa Park Zoo; Safari Park in Escondido area.

San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park · Offer

San Diego Zoo Kids Free page: Oct. 1–31, youths 11 and younger receive free admission, no ticket required, when accompanied by an adult 18+ with a valid admission (membership, ticket, or U.S. military ID). Age 2 and younger are always free.