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=='''About the Inside Look Tour at the San Diego Zoo'''==
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=='''Inside Look Options at the San Diego Zoo'''==
  
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During this 2-hour tour, get a special peak behind-the-scenes and learn how we take care of our animals.  You’ll be part of a small, intimate group that will tour the Zoo in a VIP cart and have the opportunity to participate in two very special experiences.  Children ages 3 and older are welcome (and must pay).
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'''General Description:'''
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* Learn how we take care of our animals
 
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* Includes two special experiences (behind-the-scenes or animal presentation)
 
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* Possible behind the scenes areas: giraffes, camels, rhinos, koala peek, gorilla roof, tigers, okapis, cats, hippo (no guarantees)
 
  
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=='''Inside Look Options'''==
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The Inside Look Tour is a two-hour entertaining and educational adventure that offers special behind-the-scenes views and interesting information about how we take care of our animals.
  
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*'''Inside Look: Surprise!'''
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It is filled with experiences and stories you couldn’t get anywhere else.  
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**An “Inside Look” at how the Zoo takes care of our animal and plant collections—connecting our guests to wildlife and conservation.  
 
  
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Go behind the scenes to learn how we take care of our animals during this two-hour tour.  
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You’ll be part of a small group touring the Zoo in a shuttle cart and visiting off-exhibit areas.  
  
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You’ll be part of a small group that will explore the Zoo in a private cart for an exclusive adventure filled with experiences you can’t get elsewhere.
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See the Zoo the way everyone wishes they could—from behind the scenes!
  
 
Tour on private cart  
 
Tour on private cart  
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2 special experiences  
 
2 special experiences  
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Behind-the-scenes visits or close animal encounters  
 
Behind-the-scenes visits or close animal encounters  
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A stop at pandas is included  
 
A stop at pandas is included  
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All Inside Look tours stop at pandas  
 
All Inside Look tours stop at pandas  
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Guests bypass the line and are brought to the narrator viewing area  
 
Guests bypass the line and are brought to the narrator viewing area  
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All Guides have been advised that the panda stop is part of Inside Look tours  
 
All Guides have been advised that the panda stop is part of Inside Look tours  
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If for any reason the Guide does not have time to go to pandas, the guide will drop the guests off at the panda narrator at the end of their tour, so they still get to bypass the panda line  
 
If for any reason the Guide does not have time to go to pandas, the guide will drop the guests off at the panda narrator at the end of their tour, so they still get to bypass the panda line  
  
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*'''Inside Look: Elephants & Friends'''
 
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**In this edition, you’ll have an opportunity to go inside the elephant care center to see where keepers prepare diets for the elephants that live in the Zoo’s Elephant Odyssey exhibit. You’ll also get to see tools that are used in the care of elephants like a foot file and an elephant shoe; see or touch some elephant artifacts like teeth, tusk, hair, and cross-section of the foot; as well as see some paintings done by elephants. You’ll peak into the kitchen and hear about elephant diets (they eat a lot). You’ll get to watch an elephant training session inside the “active zone” and get the inside scoop on how we take care of the largest land mammal and learn how we are supporting their survival in the wild.
 
  
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*'''Inside Look: Koalas'''
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'''Elephants & Friends:'''
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**'''In this edition,''' you’ll have an opportunity to go inside the Queenslanders House to see where keepers prepare diets for the Australian animals that live in the Zoo’s Outback exhibit.
 
  
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You’ll meet an animal that would live in the same eucalyptus forests as koalas before having the opportunity to stroll through the male koalas’ “bachelor pad.”
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About Inside Look: Elephants and Friends
  
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You’ll get the inside scoop on how we take care of these special marsupials and learn how we are supporting their survival in the wild.  
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A private cart tour of the Zoo and an Inside Look at elephants in Elephant Odyssey.
  
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Please note:
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Get the scoop on how we take care of elephants and support their survival in the wild.
  
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*Guests will not be touching or holding koalas.
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Tour our Elephant Care Center to see the kitchen where elephant diets are prepared and the tools keepers use to care for the elephants.  
  
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*No koala feeding opportunities.
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Be sure to wear flat-heeled shoes for this tour!
  
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*Guests visit areas to which the general public will never have access
 
  
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*There are some "retired" koalas in the back area that are just a fence away.  Guests will walk the path that is between the "retired" koalas and those out on exhibit.  Tour guests will be "on display" for the regular public. It almost feels like you are part of the exhibit!
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'''Koalas & Friends:'''
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About Inside Look: Koalas and Friends at the Zoo
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A private cart tour of the Zoo and an Inside Look at Koalafornia. 
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We have the largest koala colony outside of Australia!
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Step inside the Queenslander House to see where their fresh eucalyptus browse is stored and where keepers prepare food for the other animals in our Outback.
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Meet a friend of the koala that lives in the same habitat, get the inside scoop on how we take care of our koalas, and learn how we are supporting their survival in the wild.
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'''Monkeys & Friends:'''
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About Inside Look: Monkeys and Friends
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A private cart tour and viewing opportunity of primates around the Zoo and visits to other Zoo friends. 
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Enjoy special viewing of our popular primates, as our educator guides escort you to off-exhibit areas of the Zoo. 
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Observe some of our closest living relatives as they enjoy a special snack or explore keeper-created enrichment objects in their exhibits.   
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See primates and their zoo friends up close, and learn about how we are working to conserve species all over the world! 
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'''Penguins & Friends''':
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About Inside Look: Penguins and Friends
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A private cart tour of the Zoo, special viewing of our African penguins and visits to other Zoo friends. 
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Get a great view of our African penguin colony, as you visit their brand new exhibit! 
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This tour includes special private viewing of the penguin beach and nesting area.   
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You’ll get the inside scoop on how we care for these unique birds, and learn about how we are working to conserve them in the wild.
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Enjoy other unique animal experiences as you tour the Zoo with one of our knowledgeable guides!
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'''Inside Look: Surprise!'''
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About Inside Look: Surprise
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An “Inside Look” at how the Zoo takes care of our animal and plant collections—connecting our guests to wildlife and conservation.
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Go behind the scenes to learn how we take care of our animals during this two-hour tour.
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You’ll be part of a small group that will explore the Zoo in a private cart for an exclusive adventure filled with experiences you can’t get elsewhere.
  
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*The Queenslanders House is neat. The second you walk in you are bombarded with the eucalyptus smell!
 
  
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*'''Inside Look: Polar Bears & Friends'''
 
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**'''In this edition,''' you’ll have an opportunity to go inside the polar bear care center to see where our bears are trained to receive physical exams (e.g., ultra sounds, opening mouth to check teeth, etc.) and where we conduct research like sound studies. You’ll learn all the tricks that keepers have to provide enrichment activities for the bears and how they prepare for a cub. You’ll obtain the inside scoop on how we take care of one of the largest land carnivores and learn how we are supporting their survival in the wild.
 
  
 
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=='''Age Restrictions'''==
 
=='''Age Restrictions'''==
  
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*Recommended for families with children 10 and older, but all ages will enjoy this fun tour
 
 
*All ages welcome
 
*All ages welcome
 
*'''All ages must pay'''
 
*'''All ages must pay'''
 
*'''No free lap children'''
 
*'''No free lap children'''
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*'''Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult'''
  
  
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* Minimum:  1
 
* Minimum:  1
 
* Maximum:  7
 
* Maximum:  7
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*For parties larger than 7, please call 619-718-3000
 
* 1A / 2C  '''All''' children must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult.  Maximum two children per adult.
 
* 1A / 2C  '''All''' children must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult.  Maximum two children per adult.
  
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=='''Check In'''==
 
=='''Check In'''==
  
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* Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time
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* Check in 10 minutes prior to tour time
 
* Meet at Signpost #4 near the flamingo exhibit.
 
* Meet at Signpost #4 near the flamingo exhibit.
  
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=='''Ratios'''==
 
=='''Ratios'''==
  
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* 1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions)
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*1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions)
  
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* Ages 16 and 17: no accompanying adult required; cannot be chaperone for riders ages 10 - 15 years
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*Ages 16 and 17: no accompanying adult required; Adults ages 18 and over must chaperone children ages 15 and under.

Latest revision as of 12:35, 24 December 2018

Inside Look Options at the San Diego Zoo

General Description:

The Inside Look Tour is a two-hour entertaining and educational adventure that offers special behind-the-scenes views and interesting information about how we take care of our animals.

It is filled with experiences and stories you couldn’t get anywhere else.

You’ll be part of a small group touring the Zoo in a shuttle cart and visiting off-exhibit areas.

See the Zoo the way everyone wishes they could—from behind the scenes!

Tour on private cart

2 special experiences

Behind-the-scenes visits or close animal encounters

A stop at pandas is included

All Inside Look tours stop at pandas

Guests bypass the line and are brought to the narrator viewing area

All Guides have been advised that the panda stop is part of Inside Look tours

If for any reason the Guide does not have time to go to pandas, the guide will drop the guests off at the panda narrator at the end of their tour, so they still get to bypass the panda line


Elephants & Friends:

About Inside Look: Elephants and Friends

A private cart tour of the Zoo and an Inside Look at elephants in Elephant Odyssey.

Get the scoop on how we take care of elephants and support their survival in the wild.

Tour our Elephant Care Center to see the kitchen where elephant diets are prepared and the tools keepers use to care for the elephants.

Be sure to wear flat-heeled shoes for this tour!


Koalas & Friends:

About Inside Look: Koalas and Friends at the Zoo

A private cart tour of the Zoo and an Inside Look at Koalafornia.

We have the largest koala colony outside of Australia!

Step inside the Queenslander House to see where their fresh eucalyptus browse is stored and where keepers prepare food for the other animals in our Outback.

Meet a friend of the koala that lives in the same habitat, get the inside scoop on how we take care of our koalas, and learn how we are supporting their survival in the wild.


Monkeys & Friends:

About Inside Look: Monkeys and Friends

A private cart tour and viewing opportunity of primates around the Zoo and visits to other Zoo friends.

Enjoy special viewing of our popular primates, as our educator guides escort you to off-exhibit areas of the Zoo.

Observe some of our closest living relatives as they enjoy a special snack or explore keeper-created enrichment objects in their exhibits.

See primates and their zoo friends up close, and learn about how we are working to conserve species all over the world!


Penguins & Friends:

About Inside Look: Penguins and Friends

A private cart tour of the Zoo, special viewing of our African penguins and visits to other Zoo friends.

Get a great view of our African penguin colony, as you visit their brand new exhibit!

This tour includes special private viewing of the penguin beach and nesting area.

You’ll get the inside scoop on how we care for these unique birds, and learn about how we are working to conserve them in the wild.

Enjoy other unique animal experiences as you tour the Zoo with one of our knowledgeable guides!


Inside Look: Surprise!

About Inside Look: Surprise

An “Inside Look” at how the Zoo takes care of our animal and plant collections—connecting our guests to wildlife and conservation.

Go behind the scenes to learn how we take care of our animals during this two-hour tour.

You’ll be part of a small group that will explore the Zoo in a private cart for an exclusive adventure filled with experiences you can’t get elsewhere.


ADA

  • To book, please call Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000
  • No service animals permitted on tour.


Admission

  • Admission is NOT included in the price of the Inside Look and is required. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.


Age Restrictions

  • All ages welcome
  • All ages must pay
  • No free lap children
  • Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult


Capacity

  • Join-in tour
  • Minimum: 1
  • Maximum: 7
  • For parties larger than 7, please call 619-718-3000
  • 1A / 2C All children must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum two children per adult.


Change / Cancel Policy

  • Changes or cancellations are not permitted.


Check In

  • Check in 10 minutes prior to tour time
  • Meet at Signpost #4 near the flamingo exhibit.


Frequency

  • Daily


Program Advisements (Mandatory)

  • Sunscreen, sun glasses, and a hat are recommended
  • No food or beverages allowed (bottled water ok; iced water provided)
  • Large or bulky camera equipment not permitted
  • All-weather event
  • Proof of age may be required


Ratios

  • 1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions)
  • Ages 16 and 17: no accompanying adult required; Adults ages 18 and over must chaperone children ages 15 and under.
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