California

San Diego from Aquarium to Zoo: Wildlife With Your Grandchild

Program No. 16145RJ
Home to over 800 species, learn with your grandkid about wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and Birch Aquarium while also bonding through boogie boarding and riding roller coasters.

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At a Glance

If you and your grandkid love animals, you’ll love San Diego! Explore the San Diego Zoo on a double-decker bus with a zoo staff member giving insight into the exhibits. Visit the Birch Aquarium and dive into the ocean world. Wander through the hall of fishes, and discover giant tube worms and more oddities at an animated exhibit. Plus, ride an amphibious vehicle that travels by land and water, and have fun at an oceanfront amusement park and on the beach as you discover San Diego together.
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to one mile per day.

What You'll Learn

  • See African elephants, jaguars, grizzly bears and more than 800 other species at the San Diego Zoo.
  • Let’s boogie! Spend a day boogie boarding and kayaking in Mission Bay.
  • Throw your hands up and squeal as you ride the rollercoaster at Belmont Park, a historic amusement park on the beach!

General Notes

Program is for grandchildren ages 9-11.
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