Can You Buy San Diego Zoo Tickets at Costco?

For many years, Costco members could enjoy discounted admission to theme parks across the United States. One of the most frequently searched questions on our site is whether you can still buy Costco San Diego Zoo tickets.

I believe it’s crucial to provide a detailed answer, so you can avoid wasting time searching nearby warehouses and instead focus on other legitimate discounts.

The Answer Is… Right Now, No

There WAS a San Diego Zoo Costco deal in the online theme park ticket section of Costco’s website! This deal is currently sold out. You can read about our Zoo ticket Costco alternatives for great prices instead.

In the warehouses, Costco no longer sells San Diego Zoo tickets or individual tickets to theme parks (we have alternative ways to save).

I am a Costco member, and every time I go into our local warehouse here in San Diego (which — random fact — was the very first Costco ever, so it’s a big one), I look at the gift card section, which is where these tickets used to live.

I have not seen Costco San Diego Zoo or Safari Park tickets in our store, nor have I seen LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego, Disneyland, or tickets to any other theme park. Our store doesn’t currently have sightseeing passes, and our readers have not found discounted admission in-store either.

However, it’s always worth checking your store (without going out of your way) as offerings are always subject to change. If you see any Costco San Diego Zoo passes when in your local warehouse, let me know.

What About Costco Travel Packages

Costco Travel currently doesn’t sell vacation packages that involve San Diego theme parks. You can’t book a San Diego hotel through them, from what I can see, unless you also book a rental car, which isn’t always necessary (and don’t get me started on how much it costs to park at some of our hotels).

They DO sell vacation packages that include hotels and tickets to major U.S. theme parks like Disneyland, Disney World, and Universal Studios. They’re just not much help when traveling to San Diego.

Why We Know Finding a Discount Is Important

When I first started visiting the San Diego Zoo, the cost of admission was around $25. Today, the gate prices are $76/adult and $66/child, which means a family of four could spend $276 for a one-day visit. And that price is before any incidentals like dining or souvenirs.

Finding discounts is so crucial and, thankfully, doable. We understand that sightseeing costs in San Diego can add up, which is why we spend so much time helping people find the right ways to save money.

Where to Find Legitimate Costco Alternatives

The way you purchase Zoo admission largely depends on the other San Diego attractions on your itinerary and the number of sightseeing days you have.

We have a promo code offering the best value on 1-Day San Diego Zoo and Safari Park tickets, which is publicly available. However, there are two sightseeing passes that you may want to check out if your itinerary includes other theme parks and museums.

After reading my guide, you’ll see that you don’t need a Costco San Diego Zoo pass.

Our Guide for Saving Money on San Diego Zoo Tickets

A must-read for the run-down on special offers, sightseeing passes, group discounts, and… how to access my promo code.

LEARN HOW TO SAVE

Why We Love San Diego Zoo

I’ve been a San Diego Wildlife Alliance member for some time because I love both parks. Since the focus of this post is on San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, you can later dive deeper into my love of San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido.

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