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Business Video of San Diego Zoo - Nearly 3 million people a year visit the San Diego Zoo, making it the citys most popular attraction. Hi, Im Veronica Hill with California Travel Tips. Lets take a tour through this beautiful tropical landscape and take a peek at some of its most popular residents, restaurants and attractions.Get on your best walking shoes and pack plenty of water before starting your safari into the zoos 100-acre jungle of steep hills, canyons and winding trails. If you dont want to wait in long lines to see the Giant Panda Research Station, try to arrive early. Easily the zoos most popular exhibit, the endangered pandas are on temporary loan from China and each baby returns back to the countrys control after its third birthday. During your trek through the park, youll pass by beautiful waterfalls, tropical flowers and numerous natural-styled environments.Approximately 4,000 animals make their home at the San Diego Zoo, but the koala exhibit from Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane seems to win over the hearts of most guests. Here, youll find the largest number of koalas outside of Australia. Though they sleep much of the day, you may get lucky and find these adorable gray marsupials eating the tender Eucalyptus leaves from their trees.Folks in wheelchairs or couples with small children may want to consider purchasing the zoos Bus Tour tickets, which include a guided 35-minute bus ride through about 75 percent of the park. You can rent wheelchairs and strollers inside the zoo entrance.You can also catch the Skyfari Aerial Tram, which begins outside the Reptile House and ends up at Polar Bear Plunge. The views of the zoo and city of San Diego are stunning.When it comes time for lunch, you can enjoy a picnic at any public outdoor dining area. Other choices include fresh baked pizza at Lagoon Terrace or veggie burgers at Safari Kitchen. Our favorite place to eat is Alberts Restaurant, a treetop-styled fine dining experience in Gorilla Tropics. On a sunny day, dine outside by the waterfall, or cool off in the interior dining room with a cold bottle of specialty beer and a fresh grilled ahi sandwich.Tip An ATM is located outside the Reptile House.Other must-see attractions at the park include the 3-acre Monkey Trails and Forest Tales Exhibit, and the Childrens Zoo, where little folks can enjoy petting small Tip The San Diego Zoo is free for kids under 12 in October.Plan to spend a whole day at the zoo to enjoy everything it has to offer. On your way out, dont miss the foot massager tucked next to the zoo gift shop. After all of that walking, its a great way to rejuvenate your feet before the drive home.Next time youre in San Diego, make sure to check out this world-class zoo. Its a day trip thats sure to be educational and rewarding.Im Veronica Hill and thats your California Travel Tip.For San Diego Zoo coupons, San Diego Zoo tickets and San Diego Zoo prices, check out the zoo Web site atSan Diego Zoo2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Parkwww.sandiegozoo.org(619) 234-3153Giant Panda Hotline(888) 697-2632