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San Francisco Zoo

Lions, Tigers, Elephants

The San Francisco Zoo is located at 1 Zoo Road and operates daily from 10 am to 5pm (the San Francisco Zoo is open on all holidays).  It's a great family activity for San Francisco visitors; inexpensive; and a lot of fun.  The zoo can be reached at 415-753-7080.  Public transit to the zoo includes the following Muni bus lines:   L-Taraval, #18 - 46th Avenue; and #23 Monterey. 

Big Cats - Lions & Tigers Don't miss the giant cats of the San Francisco Zoo.  You can get close up to them with the zoo's unique cat areas.
Primates - Monkeys & Gorillas The primates roam free in the zoo's open areas - surrounded by water moats for safety.  See big gorillas or active monkeys.
Zoo Attractions Your children will enjoy the zoo's miniature train ride and old-time vintage carousel.
Hooved Animals Zebras, donkeys, goats, and al-paca's include petting areas for some hooved animals your kids can enjoy.

 

The San Francisco Zoo is a great way to relax and spend the way -- especially for a family or children's activity.  The Zoo's location near the ocean makes it cool year-round versus other cities zoos that can be boiling hot.  The animals are a good selection -- not world class, but very respectable and easy to see.  We recommend the San Francisco Zoo as a family activity for your visit to San Francisco.  Allow about four hours to see the zoo fully in a relaxing way.