VIP San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park Tour with Picnic Lunch

Who doesn’t love “star” treatment? Here’s your chance to meet many of our engaging and exotic animal stars the way you’ve always wanted to: up close and personal! With its Hollywood theme, the Zoo’s new Backstage Pass program lets you slip past the “velvet rope” and enjoy exclusive and interactive encounters with a variety of animals! During this intimate experience, you’ll be treated like a VIP as we introduce you to furry, feathered, and scaly critter celebrities in our private show area. You’ll even meet an animal star-in-training! Next, stroll over to our rhino exhibit to have an extremely close encounter of the friendly kind with two of the Zoo’s biggest personalities. More animals await your visit as you return to watch a private show featuring more of the Zoo’s amazing animal stars and their celebrity trainers. Our own paparazzi will be snapping photos throughout the program, so be ready for your close-up! A souvenir photo is included with your Backstage Pass, and you can purchase the rest after the program for a nominal fee. Then explore the rest of Balboa Park with your tour guide extraordinaire who will lead you through the museum and cultural highlights. See the incredible Spreckels Organ Pavillion, the Natural History Museum, the Old Globe Theater, and so much more! And enjoy a delicious picnic lunch during your adventure. Package includes Zoo Admission, Backstage Pass Tour, Souvenir Photo, Private Guide Extraordinaire, and picnic lunch.