Best Zoo in West!
There is a reason why the San Diego Zoo is known as one of the best Zoo's in the country. The way the Zoo is laid out allows the animals to have more room in their enclosures so it doesn't seem as "zoo- in a cage" ish. They have a good variety of animals and a lot of staff on hand to help you find your way, as well as good signage. (the place is huge so you can get lost if not)
Go straight to the Panda exhibit first if that is what you are interested in since the line can get pretty long. I am 50/50 as to whether seeing the Panda's is worth the wait if you have seen them before other places, but if you have never seen them I would do so.
I also recommend the koala exhibit. You feel really close to the animals like you can reach out and touch them! Very cute!
The zoo has a lot of walking ground so if you have people that are not big on walking I would do the bus tour. Also, they provide good information on the bus tour you might not get otherwise.
yesterday in San Diego, CA