Park Information

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the only park in North America to combine amusement rides, land animals and sea animals.  This page is for general park information to help you plan your trip.  For information about specific attractions, including height requirements, see the "Explore the Attractions" page.

Ticket Prices and Discounts

There are often discounts on admission.  One common discount is reduced admission with any Coke can (everyone pays the child's price).  Call Guest Services at +1-707-643-6772 for more information on the current promotions.  Tickets can be purchased online at Discovery Kingdom's website, usually at a discount.  Season Passes allow unlimited visits to all Six Flags parks are usually an excellent value if you plan to visit two or more times per year.  The prices at the gate are (before tax):

Transportation

Discovery Kingdom is accessible by ferry, Amtrak (bus), local bus service, and car.  Parking is $15 for cars.

From San Fransisco, Blue and Gold Fleet offer some excellent packages, including connecting bus service and admission to the park, from Peir 39.  Check their complete offerings on their website.  Another option from San Francsico is Vallejo Baylink.  If you use the Baylink Ferry, you will need to connect at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to the route 85 or 400 bus, or you can take a taxi (budget $10 each way for taxi service).

For Amtrak service, you will need to connect on a bus from Martinez, which takes approximately 20 minutes.  For more information, visit Amtrak's website.

Discovery Kingdom is located at:

1001 Fairgrounds Dr

Vallejo, CA 94589

For driving directions, try Google Maps.

More information can be found by calling 511 (when in California) or visiting 511.org.

Hours

Discovery Kingdom is a seasonal park, meaning it is generally open weekends during the spring and fall, and daily during the summer.  There is also limited operation during the winter for Holiday in the Park.  For complete park hours, please see the Calendar:

Operation Calendar

Please note, the operational schedule is subject to change.

What will crowds be like?

It is impossible to know what crowds will be like on any given day, but if you would like to avoid crowds, go early in Spring, or visit Monday - Thursday in the summer.  Memorial Day weekend, 3-4th of July, and Labor Day weekend are all very busy times to visit.  In addition, certain days of Fright Fest can be very busy.  Busy days are still great for seeing shows and animal attractions, but ride lines can reach well over 1 hour.  You may also want to consider paying the premium for the Flash Pass, which will let you cut to the front of the line on many attractions.

What if the weather is bad?

One of the most commone questions is, "What happens if it rains during my trip to Discovery Kingdom?"  Luckily, most of the attractions, including the roller coasters and shows continue to run even if it rains.  However, if there is lightening (not common in northern California) or high winds, some attractions and shows may close for safety reasons.  One thing to keep in mind is if the weather is bad, many times the park will close earlier than originally scheduled.

For more information about your visit, go to Discovery Kingdom's official website.