Zoo Backstage Pass

About Backstage Pass at the San Diego Zoo

During this 1 ½ hour experience, guests will be treated like VIPs as they get their photo taken by paparazzi before entering the main stage in Urban Jungle. Guests will be treated to beverages while enjoying a private show featuring some of the Zoo’s animal stars and their celebrity trainers. They will also meet animal stars before trekking into the rhino exhibit to have a close encounter with one of the Zoo’s biggest stars. Backstage Pass holders also have priority bus tour loading and receive 10% off merchandise.

Age Restrictions

• Minimum age 5 years (no exceptions)
• Maximum of 2 children ages 5 – 15 per adult in a party.

Capacity

• Join-in Tour

• 45 Maximum per program

Change / Cancel Policy

• $15 Change fee / 5 days prior
• $25 Cancel fee / 5 days prior
• Changes/cancellations within 5 days of tour not permitted.

Check In

• Check in upon arrival at the Tour Booking Station to obtain Backstage Pass lanyard
• Check in 10 minutes prior to program time at the Backstage Pass Gate in Urban Jungle

Frequency

• Daily at 1:00 pm; 1.5 hours

Miscellaneous

• Wheelchair Accessible

Program Advisements (Mandatory)

• No food or beverages allowed (bottled water ok; iced water provided)
• No large or bulky camera equipment
• May be cancelled due to inclement weather or other safety reasons
• Check in upon arrival at the Tour Booking Station to obtain Backstage Pass lanyard.

Ratios

• Maximum of 2 children ages 5 - 15 per adult in party.