San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

582 reviews

8 hrs

Get inspired by nature and wildlife at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. It's one of the best things to do in San Francisco with kids.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Outdoors
Zoos and aquariums

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$26.00$28.89

Child 4–12 yearsi

$18.20$20.22

Estimated total · $26.00

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Overview

Home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals from all over the world, you’ll see amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and more. In addition to its animal inhabitants, the zoo features 100 acres of tranquil gardens, with a variety of plants that are native to California and beyond.

Be sure to check the zoo’s daily calendar as there’s always something going on to enhance your visit. Don’t miss out on their special presentations, animal talks, and live demonstrations throughout the day.

Location

Sloat Blvd & Upper Great Hwy
94132 San Francisco

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Felix G.
Mar 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. (Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, with straightforward entry.)

Diego F.
May 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Hanna Y.
Jun 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Hanna S.
Feb 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Views exceeded our expectations, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Luca N.
May 2026
The pace worked well with kids. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, we’d echo the hype online.

Marcus C.
Mar 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. with straightforward entry.

Luca C.
Mar 2026
The pace worked well with kids. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, with straightforward entry.)

Nadia Z.
May 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. (Highlights matched what was advertised, easily one of the highlights of our trip.)

Aria L.
Mar 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Aria Q.
Jan 2026
Great value versus buying tickets separately. (Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Ada K.
Feb 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Felix H.
Nov 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Views exceeded our expectations, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Marcus T.
Jan 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. with straightforward entry.

Ravi E.
Dec 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Quinn V.
May 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

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