Okavango Outpost

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido

About Okavango Outpost

Okavango Outpost is a restaurant located within a park, offering a unique dining experience with a view of the rhino and giraffe habitat. The food menu includes options like the rhino pretzel, nachos with chicken, and kids' mac and cheese. While the menu selection is limited, the restaurant does offer a variety of drinks, including hard alcohol. The real attraction of Okavango Outpost is the stunning view, which makes it a great place to enjoy a salty pretzel and a beer while taking in the surroundings. Despite the service being occasionally slow, the restaurant provides a memorable experience for visitors to the park.

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March 2026

🌟 Appreciation for Lisa (or Linda) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
I want to express my sincere appreciation for Lisa—or Linda, as I may have heard both names—who works at the Tiger Sanctuary entrance and the Tiger Store at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Her presence made a genuine difference during my visit.

💛 What Made Both of them Stand Out
• Sincere and hardworking — She carried out her responsibilities with real dedication.
• Warm and pleasant...read full review

August 2025

Clean, butterfly exhibits were very nice

June 2025

We were told at the entrance Today (Friday, June 20) is a federal holiday at the Safari Park and Zoo. Yesterday was the federal holiday not today. I can’t believe we drove all the way here, parked our car and got turned away because our season pass isn’t valid on holidays. Why didn’t they tell us at the parking gate because they scanned my membership card. I can understand denying entrance on the actual holiday but not on June 20. Thinking of canceling my membership...read full review

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