Skyfari

This was cool. Birdseye view of a few of the animals in the Zoo. Line was a pain. Go early to avoid this. Also reduces the walk back and forth twice thing we all do. Seems like you’re in the Rainforest or something, best part, though is the city views and greenery. So much to see, plus the animals underneath.

The attraction that single handedly makes the outrageous price of zoo admission sting a little bit less.
My goodness, the view from the top of this thing is breathtaking! If there’s one thing the zoo has plenty of, it’s trees and plant life. You can take it all in at once from the skyfari ride. Don’t expect to see many animals though because, at least on my trip, they weren’t visible until closer to the end of the ride.
It’s great fun to coast through the sky and stare down at the people walking around the zoo. It’s not scary if you don’t think about the situation in terms of potential danger. The cart seems secure, and the seats are comfortable.
Looking back on my trip to the zoo, I should have rode the skyfari a dozen or so more times. If there was a way to bypass the park and just take this trip over and over, I totally would!

Cant say enough good things about the San Diego Zoo Skyfari. A classic 1969 Von Roll VR101 Skyride. A extremly well maintained ride. Knowing there is only 11 of these Von Roll Skyrides left in the USA makes this ride more of a treasure. Thank you for keeping this classic Von Roll VR101 Skyride up and running. This ride is in prestine shape, carries over 2 millon passengers a year safely from the front of the Zoo to the very back. Got to ride it.

Thank goodness they do last call up until closing!

This definitely does the job of getting you from one side of the Zoo to the other, but you can barely see any part of the Zoo below you when you are in the Skyfari… Bummer!

Count me in, I love riding the Skyfari. There is so much to see from this vantage that I could ride it back and forth. Admission is free for members and with some passes, if not you can pay $ 4 to jump into this areal tram and catch panoramic views of the clock tower in Balboa park or the San Diego skyline. Of course you can also look down on the zoo, but I recommend getting up close and personal to the animals, not a fly by.
Once we were at the zoo in pouring down rain, I know it is hard to believe that it rained here but it was a great treat to ride the Skyfari in the rain!

Skyfari is the «Sky Tram» type people mover at the San Diego Zoo. It literally takes you from one side of the park to the other. SkyFari is the «only way to fly» at the Zoo, especially on those hot days, or when you want to get over to the other side… say without dragging the kids along :).
The price of $ 4 per person, each way can be a bit steep… but if you have a membership it is free. Skyfari is also free with many of the other «Promo Tickets» such as the 2 and 3 day passports etc.
Also gives you a great view of the park and a nice 5min break from the madness of a crowded day at the Zoo.

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Skyfari, where you feel like you’re on top of the world. Jk.
There is a Skyfari East and Skyfari West. Skyfari East is at the base, left of the entrance. If you purchase a one day or two day pass, along with having a membership with the zoo, you get free unlimited rides. However, if you do not, you have to pay $ 4 one way. It’s not really worth it for $ 4, since the ride isn’t that long and the views you see aren’t really of the exhibits, but rather of «dead space» and walking paths.
You can however have an excellent view of the church.
Good service too, as the workers do help you get on and off.
And a tip: work you way up on the right hand side of the zoo if you get there early in the morning. Then come down using the skyfari and view the left side of the zoo.

Who doesn’t love flying? Who doesn’t love Animals? Who doesn’t love flying over animals?
Find me said person and I will have a stern talking to with them.
The Skyfari serves its purpose, it gets you from A to B with great views of San Diego. It’s worth the $ 4 if you aren’t a passholder.

The number 15 bucket rolls around the corner to reveal a precious polar bear picture! Polar Bear car for the WIN! We hop in the bucket and the zoo staff securely locks us in. We climb high above the zoo just in time to see a small child trip and spill their popcorn all over the sidewalk, dramatic bellows and shrieks of devastation over the spilt kernels promptly followed. To my left I could see reindeer frolicking in the distance. To my right, a beautiful view of Balboa Park and just beyond a peek-​a-​boo view of Downtown San Diego, truly America’s Finest City. As I took another gander at the ground I could see the gorillas grooming each other and looking strong. What a sight. The bird’s eye view from my polar bear bucket was a beautiful sight. I recommend taking the Skyfari to anyone attending the zoo.