# Balboa Park Miniature Railroad > Miniature railroad ride features a rare antique train on a 5-minute open-air track with animal statues and a psychedelic tunnel. Atmosphere is family-friendly and affordable, attracting both children and adults. The ride offers a quick, enjoyable experience with minimal wait times. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BalboaParkMiniatureRailroad - Address: 1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +16195008978 - Website: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/activities/miniature-train?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoToosxo7oj5cHbg2nJWrD1oJuXijU8HsC7PQFrcLu1GHkkL3ejm_vBoC-P0QAvD_BwE - Google rating: 4.5 (213 reviews) ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Parks — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.6/10 ## What people say - "The miniature train ride is a fun, kid-friendly activity." - "The miniature train ride is a fun activity for kids and adults." - "The miniature train ride in the parks is a must-do for kids." ## Good to know - Tickets cost $4 per person for one ride as of April 12, 2024. - The ride lasts about 3-4 minutes. - Kids five and under need an adult to ride with them. - Parking is available in the small lot near the train and the zoo parking lot. - There is no real wait on Friday nights at 5:00 p.m. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.