San Francisco Zoo

Lions, Tigers, & Big Cats

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). 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.

You'll feel like a safari when you see the lions, tigers, and other big cats at the San Francisco Zoo. The zoo's clever arrangement of high walks and glass viewing areas make the cats easy to see close up.

San Francisco Zoo - Main Guide	Everything you need to visit a great zoo right near downtown San Francisco.
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.
Relaxing tiger...	Tiger stalks his prey...
Check out the lions up-close!	Best to keep the glass between you...
Flamingos enjoying the mud...	Abundant flamingos...