Kids Free in October at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

October is one of my favorite months for so many reasons. I love that the days are cooler, there is a crispness in the air, both my birthday and wedding anniversary happen in October, and of course Halloween! Another reason to love October is because the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park offer free admission to kiddos 3 to 11. You don’t have to buy anything or bring a coupon because all kiddos 3 to 11 are absolutely free!

During Kids Free Presented by Mission Fed, children ages 3 to 11 get free admission throughout October.

Saturdays and Sundays are extra-fun days, with special interactive activities and experiences to help kids connect with wildlife and nature in fun ways.

I know it’s only September but you can start planning your weekend at the zoo today. We go every year and plan on heading down at least once.

To learn more about Kids Free at the Zoo in October head here.

Kids Ride Free on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner in October!

Credit : Amtrak

I can’t wait until October. Don’t get me wrong, I like September, but nothing can compare to cooler weather, Halloween, and Kids Free in San Diego. I shared about kiddos getting in for free at the San Diego Zoo, The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and dozens of museums/attractions. Well…there’s more!

During the month of October, one child ages 2-12 rides free, with each adult rail fare purchased for travel to and from Oceanside, Solana Beach, Old Town San Diego and San Diego Downtown station. You can travel from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano.

The Pacific Surfliner kids ride free offer is valid for travel October 1, 2015 through November 1, 2015 and three (3) day advance reservations are required.

For additional information head here and start planning that trip to San Diego.

Panda Birthday Week at the San Diego Zoo

If you are planning on heading to San Diego this week with the kiddos or you have a membership, you do not want to miss out on Panda Birthday Week, taking place this week.

During Panda Birthday Week, Zoo guests will be encouraged to wear black and white and be part of the fun. The “Panda-monium” will be held throughout the week as Su Lin celebrates her fifth birth Today, Zhen Zhen on Tuesday and Yun Zi celebrates his first on Aug. 5.. The pandas will enjoy ice cakes on their special days and ice “gifts” on the other days of the birthday week.

Additional activities open to the public during the week include:

· Q&A sessions with a panda researcher

·Dr. Zoolittle and a daily plush panda giveaway

·Children can write birthday wishes for pandas

·Unique photo opportunity next to a huge panda backdrop

·Costumed characters

·Extra panda chats with panda experts

For additional info head here.

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Drive

San Diego, CA 92101