Ready Set Depart
Want to travel with your family but not sure where to start? You can do it! Really!
Whether you're dreaming of a trip around the world or a weekend getaway one county over, Ready Set Depart is here to help. We share real-life tips, planning advice, and ideas to keep kids happy along the way. Let’s make travel doable, and fun, for your whole family.
Ready Set Depart
Episode 13: Cracking the Code at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
If you’ve ever wandered around the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido wondering where all the animals (or people) were—this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re sharing our hard-earned tips to help you plan a cooler, smoother, way-more-fun day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
We cover:
- The best day (and time) to visit
- What to bring to beat the heat
- Why the African Tram should be your first stop
- A route that actually makes sense (with a free downloadable map!)
- Hidden gems like the bonsai garden and locator poles
- Must-see animals, from okapis and platypus to cheetahs and condors
- And what to skip if you’re short on time (sorry, elephant overlook)
Plus, we’ve created a printable Safari Park scavenger hunt to keep kids engaged while you explore. You can grab that—and our custom walking map—at readysetdepart.com/13. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or just want to make your day smoother, cooler, and more fun, this episode is for you.
Here is the link to the Zoo Cams that we talked about.