With literally thousands of wild animals including many on the endangered species list its no wonder that san diego zoo is world famous with more than 4 000 animals representing 800 species san diego zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals many of which are rarely seen at other zoos either either spend another day at the san diego zoo or receive admission to the san diego zoo safari park located about 35 miles 55 km away from the zoo at the san diego zoo safari park you will be