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Elephant Odyssey

4.8 ★★★★★ · 107 Google reviews · 22 photos
Zoo · El Cajon, CA

Elephant Odyssey at a glance

Reviewers highlight the large, well-maintained elephant habitat where animals appear healthy and active, often recommending visits during cooler times or utilizing the bus tour for educational insights. The exhibit also features other African animals, a playground, and nearby food options, though visitors note the area requires significant walking. One common criticism is that the experience can be slightly expensive, though most guests find the unique opportunity to observe elephants up close to be worth the cost.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews (86% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 107 Google reviews (52 with written comments, 14 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 28, 2026.
  • Service: Zoo serving El Cajon, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.8
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107 reviews on Google
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Autumn MurphyLocal Guide · 162 reviews
★★★★★

I love seeing the elephants! As a Zoo member, I definitely recommend going closer to sunset, when it's cooled off a bit.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: No
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Vicky HamiltonLocal Guide · 88 reviews
★★★★★

Me at the zoo

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Jon BoltonLocal Guide · 7 reviews
★★★★★

This place has great ambiance and friendly staff.

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Harry BradleyLocal Guide · 1,377 reviews
★★★★★

It was very cool to see the elephants. You don't see them too often in zoos these days, but these ones seemed well taken care of.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Aidan BLocal Guide · 27 reviews
★★★★★

Me at the zoo was filmed here.

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Douglas LiebigLocal Guide · 400 reviews
★★★★★

Elephants are the best

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Scott ConderLocal Guide · 1,275 reviews
★★★★★

Very cool elephant exhibit.

  • Visited on: Weekend
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Bethanie FelicianoLocal Guide · 26 reviews
★★★★★

wow the name speaks for itself. so fun and memorizing. would give it 10 stars if i could

  • Visited on: Weekend
  • Wait time: 30–60 min
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Carlo R. CarranzaLocal Guide · 1,782 reviews
★★★★★

This section of the zoo is amazing! You can see different animals, including lions on your way in, and finally the elephant section along with the camels. There’s also a playground. Even in their restrooms they have beautiful images of the elephants! Highly recommended.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Austin W.Local Guide · 82 reviews
★★★★★

These elephants are such majestic animals.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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