Sea World and SD Zoo - stroller and snack Q's

[phishy25]

Can I bring snacks and water into either places?

Also, is the zoo a PITA with a stroller? We'd like to bring one for our DD but I am seeing this be difficult as we get on and off the bus. Maybe we should leave the stroller in the car?

 

[annacali]

I have always brought snacks and sippy cups in, no problem. Sea World does search bags but not exactly sure what they are searching for...

I think the zoo would be more of a PITA without a stroller for a 2 year old...it is a TON of walking(even if you do use the buses) and a lot of it up and down fairly big hills. If you are spending any amount of time there a stroller would be a must. An easy-fold umbrella type would be easy enough to get on and off the busses too.

 

[lcasa]

It's SO hilly. Definitely get the bus ride - you can hop on and off with the stroller at 5 handy spots.

There are some restrictions on bringing food in because of the animals - no straws for 1! I'm not sure of the others - probably no glass. I'm sure their website has some info.

 

[Mrs.Roo]

A stroller at the Zoo is a must for us... about the snacks we bring them into both parks and haven't had any problems

 

[albertamommyof4]

when i called the san diego zoo they said taht they have single and double strollers to rent. Also lego land does to i am not sure what sea world has for retnal strollers.

 

[ScooterL]

The Zoo just recently put a policy into place where they no longer allow visitors to bring food and beverages into the Zoo. Water bottles are ok, as is baby food/infant formula, and food for those with dietary needs. I haven't been there since they did it, but it sounds like they aren't actively enforcing it by searching bags at the entrance - all they have done is put up a sign.

Here's a link to the article about it:

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/feb/05/1n5zoo233859-zoo-picnic/?metro

 

[perlster]

The Zoo just recently put a policy into place where they no longer allow visitors to bring food and beverages into the Zoo. Water bottles are ok, as is baby food/infant formula, and food for those with dietary needs. I haven't been there since they did it, but it sounds like they aren't actively enforcing it by searching bags at the entrance - all they have done is put up a sign.

Here's a link to the article about it:

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/feb/05/1n5zoo233859-zoo-picnic/?metro

verrrrrrrrrrry interessssssssting ...

Knott's Berry Farm: Allows homemade food and drinks as well as baby formula.

Really? Maybe someone forgot to tell KBF managment.
For years, the "map and fun guide" has stated something like this:
'... we do not allow coolers, outside food or beverages into the Theme Park. The exception is limited to "baby" foods.'

 

[Rapunsel]

Just back from the SD Zoo over Easter Break.. They did not search our bags and we had enough food for a family of 10! So I brought the juice and water and lunchables for everyone not a problem!