Safari Park’s Elephant Valley habitat to open in early 2026

San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces Elephant Valley will open in early 2026

The announcement was made on World Elephant Day, with the project currently 80% complete.

Safari Park’s Elephant Valley habitat to open in early 2026

A new elephant habitat under construction at San Diego Zoo Safari Park since November 2022 is about 80% done and is set to open early next year, officials announced Tuesday. Park officials said Danny Sanford Elephant Valley is the largest and “most transformative” project ever constructed by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which runs the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park and its sister facility, Safari Park, located in San Pasqual Valley near Es…

Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park opening in early 2026

You’ll soon be able to “walk beside” one of the largest land animals on earth at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, thanks to their almost complete Elephant Valley. The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley is said to be an immersive exhibit where guests can walk through the valley surrounded by elephants on multiple sides, which will make it feel like they’re walking beside the herd. Guests will also be able to learn about the crucial role elephants serve …

San Diego Zoo safari park's new elephant habitat to open early 2026

The San Diego Zoo's safari park has set early 2026 as the opening of its new Elephant Valley habitat, which is now 80 percent complete.