Balboa Park Miniature Railroad

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1800 Zoo Pl
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 (619) 500-8978
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org

Balboa Park Miniature Railroad is a charming attraction nestled within the larger Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely ride on a small-scale train that winds through the park's scenic surroundings.

The park offers a nostalgic and family-friendly experience, perfect for children and train enthusiasts alike. With its simple yet delightful appeal, the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad provides a brief escape into a whimsical world within the heart of the city.

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Estefania C.
6/30/2025

Cute little zoo. If you have kids they will love it. Adults can also ride. It is $4 to ride on the train. It does a little loop looking at animal sculptures and into a tunnel. Good fun ride. Looks...

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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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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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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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