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Does anyone know how to get cheap or discount tickets for a last minute trip to the San Diego zoo?

We've just decided to go this morning so we don't have time to order them by mail. What's the cheapest way to get tickets at the last minute?

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1. If u are a AAA member try them
2. San Diego Zoo - Admission Discounts Save $8 off a one day general admission to the San Diego Zoo. Good for up to 6 tickets. Click here for the printable coupon. Expires 3/31/08. Thanks to Jay B & Gina P for info.! The 2007 San Diego, CA and Orange County, CA editions of the Entertainment Book contain a coupon for $4 off the Best Value Ticket for up to 6 people, valid through 11/1/07. ARES Travel offers significant discounts on San Diego Zoo tickets, which you can purchase instantly online and print out (thus no shipping fee). AAA members can usually get admission discounts, and sometimes discounts on other things such as food or merchandise. Click here and enter zip code 92112 to see the latest offers. Costco.com frequently offers a very good discount on San Diego Zoo tickets and you don't have to be a Costco member to buy through their site. (Non-members pay a 5% surcharge, however.) There is a shipping charge when ordering from Costco.com, which varies but averages $6.50 for the first ticket and about .50 for each additional ticket. You must have a US address for shipping from Costco.com -- if you live outside the US, you might consider having the package shipped to your hotel in California. Seniors (60 and older) get 10% off a Best Value Ticket. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance). Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on general admission only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance). FREE admission on first Monday of October - In honor of Founders Day (the Zoo was founded on October 6, 1916) everyone coming to the San Diego Zoo on the first Monday of October gets FREE admission. This is an annual event. Be prepared for huge crowds. October is Kid's Free Days - Children receive free admission to the Zoo during the month of October (must be accompanied by an adult). If you also plan to visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park and SeaWorld San Diego, consider the San Diego 3-for-1 Pass.