San Diego: The Animals Have Fled the Zoo!
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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, 1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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San Diego City Pass
The complete San Diego adventure.
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
115-145 mins
You will walk
7620 steps
Total distance
5.8 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USAFinish point Balboa Park Carousel
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USAAbout this quest
See if you can help him gather the herd to escort them back home. Leonardo has set out ahead of you to convince his friends that all is well. He needs your help and has dropped some clues.
Use your detective skills to figure out what or who caused the disruption.
Highlights
Take a beautiful stroll and tour the highlights of San Diego’s Balboa Park.
Learn a bit about the amazing collection of museums here.
When done grab the trolly to get a broader tour.
The mission: Your story in San Diego
See if you can help him gather the herd to escort them back home. Leonardo has set out ahead of you to convince his friends that all is well. He needs your help and has dropped some clues. Use your detective skills to figure out what or who caused the disruption.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
