The San Diego Wild Animal Park is unlike any traditional zoo or animal park you've ever been to. Here, wild animals are free to roam the grounds through grasslands, along canyons, and over cliff-like ridges.

Start with a ride on the Wgasa Bush Line Railway for an hour-long guided tour (free with park admission ticket) of the Animal Park's Asian and African enclosures. What a thrill to see rare and endangered species moving freely, playing and eating like they would in the wild. Herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos and antelope are just a few of the animals you'll see here.

Take a walking safari through the 32-acre Heart of Africa and gaze upon Cape buffalo, okapi, cheetah, and many African birds such as the ibis and spoonbill. The natural landscaping features plants found worldwide.

The World Famous San Diego Wild Animal Park: a wonderful getaway your entire family will love! We offer this incredibly priced vacation package only to residents of California, Arizona and Nevada.

Walk through palm trees offering a gentle mist to three slippery critters that spout water: a turtle, a lion, and a crocodilian. Located next to Lion Camp, the Savanna Cool Zone is a wild way to cool off!

You won't want to pass by the Gorilla Habitat, the Elephant Encounter, or the Interactive Bird Show. If you take the Kilimanjaro Safari Walk, you're sure to see the park's larger animals like the lions, tigers, rhinos, and elephants. Make sure to notice the beautiful botanical gardens in this area.

If you stretch out your arm and hold out a cup of nectar in your hand, you'll soon get a visit from a rainbow lorikeet. The lorikeet's tongue is designed to easily extract pollen and nectar from rainforest flowers in their native home of Australia.

This bustling town with shops and restaurants is lushly landscaped and situated around the lovely Mombasa Lagoon. Stroll past a waterfall to see a realistic Congo fishing village, or gaze upon the park's animal babies at the Petting Kraal.

The San Diego Wild Animal Park is renowned for establishing conservation programs for rare, endangered animals. Condor Ridge features 13 rare or endangered species from North America. Toward the end of this trail is a nature center that provides information on conservations programs for big horn sheep and the California condor, among others.

Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and seasonal Carlsbad Flower Fields. With luxurious furnishings and a complete array of resort amenities, this Carlsbad hotel offers a family vacation experience everyone will enjoy. Whether for business or leisure travel, we have accommodations to suit your needs, including space for wedding receptions!

Grand Pacific Palisades is located next to LEGOLAND® California Resort, close to Carlsbad beaches, one block from the brand new golf course The Crossings at Carlsbad and an easy drive to SeaWorld San Diego, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. We look forward to having you visit soon!

Hotel accommodations at Grand Pacific Palisades are luxurious and well planned for a comfortable stay for your business trip or vacation getaway. Our rooms capture the essence of style and comfort. With complete entertainment centers and data ports, they also come equipped with what you need to stay connected. Choose a standard hotel room with one king or two double beds; both have amenities designed for work or unwinding with either a balcony or patio.

• Room Service – offered by our onsite restaurant
• Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant
• Entertainment Centers with 27" TV
• DVD Player & Audio System
• Central Heating and Air Conditioning
• Non-smoking Rooms
• Outside Balcony or Patio with Table & Chairs

• Wireless Internet Access
• Olympic-sized Adult Pool Over Looking the Pacific Ocean
• Children's Pool with Interactive Water Park
• Fitness and Activity Center
• Video Game Room
• Karl Strauss Brewery and Restaurant

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