Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

About Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is a zoo in San Diego, CA. Wildlife Explorers Basecamp opened in March 2022 as a newly built replacement of the children's zoo area at the San Diego Zoo, featuring cutting-edge interactive exhibits designed with attention to detail comparable to major theme parks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Bring swimsuits and towels for the water play areas - the outdoor water pad with fountains and geysers is a major highlight, especially on hot San Diego days. The venue does sell suits and towels if you forget, but bringing your own saves money.
• 💡Plan a meeting spot with your family before exploring the water area, as it's easy to lose sight of children among the many attractions. Staff are present throughout, but pre-planning prevents separation stress.
• 💬Start with the outdoor climbing obstacles and water pad area when you first enter past the giant marble - this newer section (opened March 2022) has impressive interactive exhibits and multiple buildings with two stories each to explore, so allow several hours.
• 💬If you're a member or planning multiple visits, this newly renovated Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is worth frequent repeat visits - the detailed design, multiple themed areas (Desert Dunes, Rainforest, Marsh Meadows), and interactive animal encounters offer strong value for membership holders.
• 💡Don't miss the Spineless Marvels Invertebrate House and the butterfly biosphere building for hands-on learning, plus catch the outdoor sloth presentations and wildlife ambassador meet-and-greets for educational enrichment beyond typical zoo viewing.