San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research.
San Diego Zoo Global is the largest zoological membership association in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships representing more than a half-million people.
Mission Statement
San Diego Zoo Global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.
San Diego Zoo
The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 2,600 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.5 million specimens. Over half of the Park’s 1,800 acres (730 hectares) have been set aside as protected native species habitat. It is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of downtown San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California.
This unique yellow submarine holds up to 44 passengers and with two people to a window you are guaranteed excellent views of what lies beneath
Your guide will tell you the history of the submarine which has been diving in these waters since 2007 and has opened the world to the magical mysteries
of the sea and of the the sea life you will get to see. Marvel at the topography and make sure that you have a camera at hand to capture these once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
An unforgettable experience!
Places are limited on this popular excursion so book in advance and confirm your place on this unique experience!
Volendam, Marken and Windmills: GPS Tour
DURATION: 5½-hours
DEPARTURE: Winter Daily at 09:15 and 12:15
DEPARTURE: Summer Daily at 08:45 and 14:45
GUIDE: GPS guide in 16 languages
A visit to Amsterdam and the Netherlands would not be complete without having seen the lovely Dutch countryside.
This excursion takes you to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where you visit windmill village 'de Zaanse Schans,' with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only give left. Through typical Dutch scenery you continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman's village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boatride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clogmaker. The tour is live guided, but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.
Includes:
Deluxe Coach
Guide
Entrance to a windmill
Clogmaker
Cheese Factory
Boat between Marken and Volendam
Why not combine your visit to Volendam, Marken and Windmills with other famous attractions and activities in Amsterdam such as Canal Cruise or Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.
