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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
4.1(20,808)4.1 out of 5 stars, 20808 reviews San Francisco, CA
About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom offers a unique combination of amusement rides and animal exhibits, making it appealing for families looking for both thrills and educational experiences.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with younger children looking for a mix of rides and animal experiences.Couples or groups looking for a fun day out with diverse activities.Younger children (5-10 years) will enjoy the kid section and animal exhibits.Teens may find the thrill rides appealing, but some may be disappointed by ride closures.
Why families love it
- Feeding giraffes and viewing big cats are standout attractions.
- The butterfly exhibit is a unique experience.
- The kid section is large and well-maintained.
- Diverse coaster collection including Joker, Medusa, Superman, and Batman.
- Beautiful animal exhibits in a landscaped area near the lake.
Insider tips
- Purchase the Flash Pass to significantly reduce wait times for popular rides.
- Arrive early to maximize your time and avoid long lines.
- Check ride availability before visiting to avoid disappointment.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours or weekends when the park is crowded.
- Going when major rides are reported closed.
- Long wait times for rides, especially on busy days.
- Some major roller coasters were reported closed during visits.
- Staff knowledge and helpfulness were inconsistent.
- Crowds
- Expect high crowd levels on weekends and during school holidays.
- Value
- Season passes are a good investment for frequent visitors. Food prices are high, e.g., $18 for a slice of pizza with garlic knots, so plan to budget accordingly.
- Food
- Food is expensive; consider bringing snacks if allowed.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but check with the park for details.
- Safety
- Safety measures for rides were not detailed, but standard amusement park protocols are likely in place.
What parents say
"Had an good time! Took my girlfriend on a date here. We fed giraffes, watched big cats play, and enjoyed the butterfly exhibit. The lines for the rides were still over an hour. Just like I remember as a kid. I bought the Flash Pass premium package so we could just go straight in the flash pass line.. still a 30 min wait for some of the bigger rides.. but over all I enjoyed the day and prices were not outrageous."
a month ago
"We recently picked up season passes and our visits have been enjoyable. Still waiting for the water rides to turn on for summer but most of the other rides were fully operational and running great. Awesome seeing all the animals and enjoying everything the park has to offer."
2 weeks ago
"I have pretty mixed thoughts about Discovery Kingdom. I think the back of the park where all the animal exhibits are is very nice with lots of trees and a beautiful view of the lake. The exhibits themselves are good! Nothing mind blowing but it is nice to see. Then you get to the front of the park, where all the major coasters are and it is just ugly, especially the DC universe area. The ugliness is accentuated by the blacktop pathways which do go all over the park, but it is most noticeable here. It has zero landscaping with little theming. The operations at this park are very bad too. They r"
3 weeks ago
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