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San Francisco Zoo

  • Address 1 Zoo Road
    San Francisco, CA 94132
    United States
  • Phone number+1 415 753 7080
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  • Neighborhood : Sunset District
    http://www.sfzoo.org
  • Mon to Sun from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

See more than 250 different species of wildlife from all over the globe here, many of which are endangered. There are a variety of attractions including childrens' petting zoo and an insect zoo, an Australian Walk, Penguin Island, a Primate Discovery Center, and the Otter River. It also features a one of the world's largest gorilla exhibits, a lion house, a feline conservation center, a carousel, and a kiddie train. For those looking for a more in-depth and informative visit, try the Zoo Ranger, a hand held multimedia GPS device that gives video and informative background on the exhibits as you walk around. You are able to rent them for a day at the zoo's gift shop.

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yelp Reviews ( 1 Review see all ) Top

Vale C.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Vale C. on April 9, 2008

Classes are held in the new and spiffy Fisher Price Little Learners Cabin. The space is clean, well lit, and well equipped. It has a great playroom,...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 20 Reviews see all ) Top

no monkeys

 by  chich  on  2008-07-12

my 1 year old loves monkeys and they don't have just plain old monkeys in a habitat. they have lemurs, but they're noctural and were ...

Zooper for young kids

 by  HTanner  on  2008-07-12

A great place to go for younger kids is the San Francisco Zoo.  Until about the age of 8, the zoo has lots to offer.  ...

what's that noise?

 by  Grandma Dot  on  2008-07-12

Follow the howling noises to see the black male howler monkey protect the young females!

Kids love it!

 by  Dan  on  2008-07-12

Everytime we go to the San Franciso Zoo, we ride the old steam train. Ask the conductor about the train's history. The rest of the ...

Seagulls everywhere.

 by  TravelPangs  on  2008-07-12

E (5 year old) says: ""My brother went to the zoo and his chicken got stolen by a seagull. I didn't like that. But, I ...

It's all about the train

 by  kklimar  on  2008-07-12

The train ride is totally worth it! It winds around the zoo and animal exhibits. The zoo exhibits are only okay. In comparison, The Oakland ...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 13 Reviews see all ) Top

“Don't be fooled by the negative reviews -- still a GREAT zoo!”

 by  SF17  on  2009-01-08

I'm a little surprised at the negative reviews for this zoo. My family and I have really enjoyed the times we've visited, and think it's one of...

“Dissappointed”

 by  samsara3  on  2008-09-02

I have been to this Zoo several times over the years but it has now hit rock bottom. Too many empty exhibits!!! Too dirty and rundown. he only ...

“Pretty bad”

 by  ehanss01  on  2008-07-20

worst zoo i ever went to. the kids zoo is the best part with some interesting experience for the young and old. For the remaining of the zoo is...

“The "Half Full" Zoo”

 by  kazeko  on  2008-07-01

The San Francisco Zoo has a lot of wasted space. The half closest to the entrance has some really fantastic exhibits (I especially love the sav...

“good for one trip, not more”

 by  badmad  on  2008-05-08

me and my wife along with couple of other friends had been to san francisco zoo on a beautiful sunny day. We spent around 3-4 hrs but it wasn't...

“A pleasant surprise”

 by  agaper2  on  2007-08-22

We didn't expect a lot but were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. My two year old son had a great time. The zoo is still undergoing constru...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 30 Reviews see all ) Top

Doubt we'll ever go back....

 by  annamedea1  on  2008-12-02

After a long hiatus from visiting the Zoo, our recent visit was a major disappointment Far too many exhibits are closed. It looks like a ghost...

Horrible

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-10-16

This zoo like any other is horrible. No animal of any kind doesn't want to be in a cage

So Sad

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-10-10

I first visited the zoo in 1977 - and it was disappointing then. When I re-visited it in Sept. 2008 - evern more disappointing!!! I can't bel...

saddest zoo I have visited!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-08-16

we have been to many american and british zoos and this was the saddest experience we have had. You could have fit the animals they have in a z...

A disgrace t the city of San Francisco

 by  William V  on  2008-08-11

SF Zoo has been at best a 2nd rate zoo ever since I visited there in the 1970's. It has gotten a lot WORSE. Yes there are a few new exhibits, b...

Love visiting on the weekend

 by  Catherine  on  2008-02-21

I enjoy visiting the zoo whenever I can. Recently remodeled, there are many new exibits including a grizzy bear pair, and a new african exibit...

CitySearch Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

So very disappointing.

 by  partaaaay  on  2009-03-25

I actually had a year-long membership to the zoo. After the accident, there went my $77! No way I'm going back there again.

Fun Fun Fun

 by  minimejohn  on  2009-01-26

the combination of great weather and the location of the this zoo, makes it a great eventful day for all ages.

Nature's living marvels, tastefully displayed.

 by  Contributor  on  2005-12-01

FactsThe San Francisco Zoo manages to keep most age groups entertained with its selection of animals, and it delights younger folk with the

Great new Lemur exhibit

 by  sfmallon  on  2002-07-30

The renovations to the zoo are very good. The new Lemur exhibit is wonderful. Other parts of the zoo still need work, but overall a wonderful...

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