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San Francisco Zoo

Tourist attraction

4.4(13277 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Sat
San Francisco Zoo

About

100 acres of animals & more. Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at San Francisco Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132
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    Phone
    (415) 753-7080
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–5 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
    Friday:10 AM–5 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

Nearby

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