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San Diego Animal Park Adventures

Savvy travelers know that San Diego is synonymous with theme parks natural wonders. California's second largest city is home to 70 miles of sun-kissed Pacific coast beaches, and bordered by the Laguna Mountains, the Anza-Borrego Desert, and Mexico to the south. With all of these natural wonders it's no surprise that the city has become a center of zoological and ecological education and entertainment, and includes must-see attractions such as SeaWorld, the Zoo, and Birch Aquarium.

San Diego SeaWorld Adventures.

A visit to San Diego would be incomplete without spending at least one day at SeaWorld, a world famous adventure park. Founded in 1964 by four friends who originally planned to open an underwater restaurant, the park opened on 22 acres along the shores of Mission Bay with several seals and dolphins, and two seawater aquariums. Today, SeaWorld includes exciting rides like Shipwreck Rapids and Journey to Atlantis. There are also educational attractions like the interactive tide pools and Shark Encounter. And of course, classic animal shows featuring the park's star, Shamu the orca whale.

San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

Founded in 1916, the San Diego Zoo has a long, storied history of advocating for the world's animals and bringing zoological educational opportunities to the public. Conveniently located in downtown San Diego, the Zoo is in the heart of Balboa Park. Don't miss out on the SkyFari Aerial Tram and Double-Decker Bus Tour. The San Diego's Zoo's Wild Animal Park is 35 miles north of the Zoo and east of Escondido. It allows visitors to get up close and personal to live animals in habitats that mimic their natural ones. Situated on 1,800 acres, it is home to 3,500 animals from Africa and Asia, including giraffes, rhinos, and lions.

San Diego Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

Discover a stunning variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats. Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs, and more. Dive into oceanographic exhibitions that showcase the mysteries of ocean, air, and life through interactive displays and multimedia. Touch creatures in living tide pools on a plaza overlooking La Jolla and the Pacific Ocean. Birch Aquarium is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For more than a century the aquarium-museum has delighted San Diego's residents and visitors with the wonders of the ocean. Visitors can enjoy delicious sandwich and salad creations, beverages and snacks at Splash café, and choose from a unique selection of marine-themed clothing, souvenirs and books in the book and gift shop.