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Open 365 days a year, San Francisco Zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals in 100 acres of majestic and peaceful gardens located directly on the Pacific Coast.
The San Francisco Zoo is a 100-acre (40 ha) zoo located in the southwestern corner of San Francisco, California, between Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean along the Great Highway. The SF Zoo is a public institution, managed by the non-profit San Francisco Zoological Society, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Nestled in the southwestern corner of this famous city, SF Zoo & Gardens offers a safe, outdoor learning and recreational environment for families, young and old. Here, you experience first-hand the wonder of wildlife, seeing animals up-close, eye-to-eye, or interacting with one another in mixed-species habitats.
San Francisco Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Visitors may purchase tickets online or at the ticket window located at the main gate. For information on our rainy day policy see our FAQ’s .
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.
Those searching for an enjoyable day of animal exploration and education in San Francisco should check out the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. Open 365 days a year, this zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals, hosting 100-plus acres of greenery and garden spaces, right in the heart of the city.
A true wildlife oasis in the middle of San Francisco. From penguins to giraffes to koala bears to Komodo dragons, the San Fransisco Zoo has it all. And it's just a short ride away from downtown SF on the Muni. The zoo has reopened since Covid shelter in place and they're doing a great job ensuring everyone's safety.
Zoo highlights include a three-acre African Savanna with giraffe, zebra, and ostrich; five species of lemur; an Australian WalkAbout, scheduled public feedings of penguins, lions, and tigers; a Gorilla Preserve; Grizzly Gulch, the historic Little Puffer steam train, a Dentzel.
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.
The San Francisco Zoo sprawls over 125 acres of park-like grounds and includes a carousel, steam train, playground, and a special children's zoo, along with the animal exhibits and eating places. SF Zoo Grounds
