San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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"A nearby safari-style property located about a 35-minute drive north in Escondido offers a more open-range, immersive wildlife experience that complements a visit to the adjacent urban zoo and is frequently recommended as an additional stop for visitors seeking safari encounters close to the city." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines