Balboa Park Miniature Railroad

86 reviews

+1 (619) 500-8978

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Get your tickets and climb aboard the next train!

1800 Zoo Pl

San Diego, CA 92101

+1 (619) 500-8978

https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org

Operated by the San Diego Zoo, the Balboa Park Miniature Train takes riders on a 3-minute, 1/2 mile trip through four acres of Balboa Park. This rare, antique train is one of only around 50 remaining G16 models.

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4.586 reviews

Candy S.

7/28/2023

It's back open! Had to repair the tracks from fallen trees from the past storms, but everything is happy and back open. It's nice long ride, and ending through a tunnel. Wave at folks and...

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Valie K.

7/6/2024

Always fun to revisit the places of your childhood. The train ride is a quick trip but refreshing to have a lasting icon since 1948. That tunnel still gets me! Tight squeeze if you're tall be...

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Sara A.

3/18/2024

I can't believe I never realize this was here! The miniature railroad is located in front of the zoo. I'm not sure how often they're open but right now for spring break they said they were open...

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Georgie M.

7/24/2022

I really love it here. The miniature railway I believe brings out the little child on Christmas morning in all of us. At least it does for me. The volunteers who work here have done an...

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Arnel D.

7/18/2021

Worth the price of admission! Young children and the young of heart will truly enjoy this mini railroad adventure set just between the Zoo and Balboa Park. They have a whistle and captain's hat...

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