- Ask a Local
- Locals have answered 43 questions about San Diego.
- Ask San Diego Locals
More Top 10 Lists
- Cheap Accommodations
- Luxury Hotels
- Vacation Homes
- Bed and Breakfast Inns
- Boutique Hotels
- Family Friendly Accommodations
- Apartments and Condos
- Brand Name Hotels
- Business Hotels
- Trendy Hotels
- Hotels
- Hotels Around San Diego
- Hotels Near Balboa Park
- Hotels Near Cruise Ship Terminal
- Even more lists
- Top Categories
- Explore San Diego travel or check out Tours, American Food, Bars, and more on NileGuide. You can also check out top itineraries in San Diego
The Question
Public Question Asked by loveislife5me about San Diego
Which one is better - San Diego Zoo or Seaworld?
We only have time to go to one of these places so I need to choose one. My friends and I haven't decided yet. Between these two, where do you suggest we go?
Answers (7)
The Best Answer
Answered by Cindi Kehoe , Redding, United States
I have been to both and it really depends on what your interests are. Seaworld is really cool because it's all about sea creatures-there are shows that are pretty fun for everyone. The zoo is all land creatures and again full of fun for everyone. I suggest you make a decision based on your interest in land versus sea.
Answered by Joyo , Menlo Park, United States
The Zoo is much larger than Seaworld. Zoo requires a lot of walking around. Seaworld not as much. I have been to both and I like Seaworld better as my kids got tired quickly at the Zoo. At Seaworld, we attended a show after another so it is more relaxing.
Answered by George Houck , Miami Beach, United States
Been to both and the Zoo was better for me, the shows are a pain to schedule if you are busy at seaworld
Answered by Nick Biddle , Bend, United States
I recommend the Zoo because it is located in the middle of Balboa Park which is a gorgeous set of palacial buildings housing some great museums, including currently an exhibition of Body Worlds at the Museum of Natural History.
Answered by Celia De Benedetti , Truckee, United States
Zoo - it's in Balboa Park, and there is lots to do (IMAX, great food, gorgeous grounds) if you tire of the zoo itself, which is amazing. As a kid, I preferred Sea World, but as an adult, the Zoo!
Answered by Susan Driscoll , San Francisco, United States
I would choose the zoo as well and because it's set in Balboa Park you can give yourself a little time there too. You can taylor your trip there to what interests you.
Answered by Jacob Moore , Richmond, United States
The zoo has a greater variety of things to see and is more casual.
