Zoo Tours: Walkabout Australia | San Diego Zoo Safari Park

EPISODE 162

Walkabout Australia at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers an immersive experience that transports visitors to four landscapes of Australia. The grasslands, deserts, rainforests, and wetlands. The thematic approach and one of the most unique species list out there, this exhibit set the standard for Australian attractions in the nation. There's educational displays about Australia's ecosystems, the park's conservation efforts, and the importance of protecting these extraordinary animals. With its engaging atmosphere and stunning wildlife, Walkabout Australia is a captivating adventure for animal lovers and families alike, making it a must-visit destination within the Safari Park....... oh and they have a platypus.

SPECIES LIST AS OF MAY 2024
1. Bennett's Wallaby, Western Grey Kangaroo, Magpie Goose, Radjah Shelduck
2. Platypus
3. Radjah Shelduck, Magpie Goose, Freckled Duck, Spotted Whistling Duck
4. Mastchie's Tree Kangaroo
5. Southern Cassowary

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[ZooTours]

*Question the Episode:* If you could only visit the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park for the rest of your life... which one would you choose? I'll make a VS./VS. video one day but... I can already say it won't be very balanced. I just realized I didn't fully answer this question on my Safari Park review but I would go with the zoo no question's ask. Thinking like a casual zoo visitor, the Safari Park is good on the eyes but it is hard on the feet and it takes a lot of effort and a little it of planning to get the full experience. Which is okay, it wasn't designed to be a normal zoo. I also prefer the zoo because the grounds are more convenient, it doesn't really require planning, I don't get lost as often, it has more species diversity, and just more to see overall even though it's 1/10th the size of SP.




SPECIES LIST AS OF MAY 2024
1. Bennett's Wallaby, Western Grey Kangaroo, Magpie Goose, Radjah Shelduck
2. Platypus
3. Radjah Shelduck, Magpie Goose, Freckled Duck, Spotted Whistling Duck
4. Mastchie's Tree Kangaroo
5. Southern Cassowary








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[PrinceTrisden]

San Diego Zoo And Safari Park is literally the best zoo ever🤎

[PhillipNeumeier]

I’ve visited the San Diego Zoo many times, but I’ve only been to the Safari Park once. Since they have platypuses now and after watching this video, I’d say I want to visit the Safari Park again.

[otterlord]

Fun fact according to SD local news, the head of design at the Safari Park is from Australia and pulled a lot of inspiration from her childhood visiting the Australian countryside. I think this is one of the reasons this is such an one-of-the-kind experience since many Australia exhibits or zoo exhibits in general are fantastical charactures of the real thing. Just look at Outback at the Zoo with the totems and the industrial Queenslander.

[melaniegilbert]

I would go to the San Diego Zoo just to see the platypus. One day I have to go to CA just to see them.

[kevinlucero]

When I first saw this section when I for the first time visit the safari park on my vacation from Vegas to California I thought of it as possibly the best example of a Australian themed section that not only has a very unique design they build but also as some very extraordinary species in it.
When I saw a platypus for the first time in real life in person other than from documentaries, books for other sources I felt like I’m encountering a real mythical like creature that’s out of this world and I can’t help but felt so honored and grateful to see a platypus so much so that before I left I tried to see them one last time to no avail.

It really makes me wish that other zoos can take notes on adding more species from Australia and forcus more on improving oceanean themed sections other than Africa and Asia.

If I were to one day have a zoo of my own, I would gladly add that as top of the list

[kylgrv]

I love both the Zoo and Safari park (I actually visited both places earlier this year in June), but if I had to choose one, I'd go with the zoo because it's far easier to navigate, and there's a lot more animals to see. However, I still enjoy the Safari Park as it has better exhibits for the animals, the jeep tours that go into the large exhibits are really fun, and the Walkabout Australia exhibit is a definite must-see.

[dont-hurt-me]

I'd visit the San Diego Safari Park because I've already visited the San Diego Zoo

[natureguyxpresents]

I'm 53, so I am going to say that I would prefer the zoo.

[Youngkye]

Cool nice job love your channel since i was like 5 👍🏻

[jorenconinx]

I live in belgium and Since i was 5 years old i wanted to see a platypus, a month ago we went to california and saw the platypus after 10 years i finally saw ut

[natureguyxpresents]

It would be worth the trip to the Wildlife Park just to see the Cassowary and the Platypus.

[TheGamingTigerKing]

Very Nice job on the video especially seeing the Platypus which I was really excited to see and if I have to choose between the 2, I’m gonna go with the Zoo mainly because they have more species of animals to see, this video came out right on time because me and my friend are about to make a plan for a trip to San Diego!

[zoolover]

Best exhibit at the San Diego zoo Safari Park right here.

[bkfireshark]

As a San Diego native, I prefer the Zoo to the Safari Park. They’re both great, and have different charms and experiences, I just personally prefer the abundance of aviarys and reptiles that the zoo has

[Nissanghmohanbabu]

I would visit the San Diego Zoo Safari Park because it has many rare animals that are not displayed in other zoos.

[liambuchanan]

I would choose the zoo over the safari park. It's less hot during the summer months, involves less walking, and shows a wider species range beyond Africa

[zacharywilliams]

Last time I went to both was in 2017 for a graduation gift. I went to the zoo earlier in life (can't remember in year) and I wasn't terribly impressed with what I saw last time, it feeling like a regular zoo stretched out a little in size and pricing. The Safari Park, however, felt more worthwhile with its theming, size of the exhibits, and the African Outpost giving me the most peace of mind than I've ever felt to this day...
I'd go with the Safari Park (especially seeing the tree kangaroo portion!).

[dinomation]

Any zoo that has tree kangaroos is instantly 5 ⭐️ for me.

[shadowfreddy]

I remember seeing a baby tree kangaroo when I was 9