San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo To connect all people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature & advance conservation action

The San Francisco Zoo connects people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

Great video about our San Francisco garter snake program from our partner and friends at Golden Gate National Parks Gold...
09/14/2025

Great video about our San Francisco garter snake program from our partner and friends at Golden Gate National Parks Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy!

09/13/2025

Finding a fancy feather is fun!

Who thinks we need more fossas in our feed?! Marie: Me!
09/12/2025

Who thinks we need more fossas in our feed?!

Marie: Me!

Read about our first-of-its-kind headstart program to save endangered San Francisco garter snakes. Thanks to our partner...
09/11/2025

Read about our first-of-its-kind headstart program to save endangered San Francisco garter snakes. Thanks to our partners: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Baby snakes!

Have you seen our wallaroos hopping around their habitat? This hopping motion is also known as “saltation” which, as it ...
09/10/2025

Have you seen our wallaroos hopping around their habitat? This hopping motion is also known as “saltation” which, as it relates to wallaroos, is a type of locomotion that features a series of jumps or leaps.

You can see this bipedal motion, where they use their hind legs to hop and propel themselves forward, sometimes described as a “pogo stick” motion. Their tails serve as a counterweight to help them balance while hopping, acting as a fifth leg.

And of course, hopping is very energy efficient! As they hop, they can cover large distances with less effort than running! When they’re not in a hurry, they do not jump, instead use a pentapedal walk, using their front limbs and tail to move their hind legs forward.

A spectacular morning as the skies clear over the African Savanna.
09/09/2025

A spectacular morning as the skies clear over the African Savanna.

09/07/2025

Radiated tortoise Garth seemingly oblivious to sifaka Karen’s sly move to steal a piece of his lettuce.

The State of California is among the most biodiverse regions on the planet, home to more animal and plant species than a...
09/06/2025

The State of California is among the most biodiverse regions on the planet, home to more animal and plant species than any other state in the U.S., many of which are found nowhere else on earth. Sadly, California's rich biodiversity and decline in native species and ecosystems are negatively impacted by such factors as climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, invasive species and pollution, in addition to overfishing and hunting. As such, concerted efforts are being made to protect California's biodiversity for our future.

On Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., our conservation team will be hosting a special two-day event to celebrate California Biodiversity Day.. Come to the entrance of the Exploration Zone to learn about the conservation work being done at the Zoo to protect our coastal ecosystems and biodiversity, and what government and policy actions are in place protect species and the environment, such as establishing national parks and reserves and restoring ecosystems. Learn what actions you can take to make informed consumer decisions, and how you can support conservation.

We'll be joined by our partners from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and The Marine Mammal Center. Find information booths manned by our Docents, conservation team, horticulture staff, Environmental Services (EVS) staff and Animal Rescue & Conservation Center (ARC). This event is free with paid Zoo admission or Membership.

📷: Photos by May Woon

09/05/2025

“I spy with my little eye…” (a wolverine!)

09/05/2025

Crunch time!

09/03/2025

Everyone loves coconuts! Primate staff presented Bornean orangutans, Berani and Judy, with coconuts, and as you can see, they had no problem tearing them open to get to the tasty coconut water and meat! Coconuts also serve as an enrichment activity, as it is a challenge to tear through the husks with their teeth. They might also smash the coconuts against the ground to break them open.

A pretty cool animal encounter you may not know about takes place every day at the Animal Rescue & Conservation Center (...
09/02/2025

A pretty cool animal encounter you may not know about takes place every day at the Animal Rescue & Conservation Center (ARC) locate in the Exploration Zone!

Learn about raptors, their importance to our environment, ask questions, and meet our rescued Golden eagle Sierra during the daily Raptor Talk at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You can also see Sierra in her outdoor enclosure throughout each day, at 26-years-old, one of our long-time ambassador animals!

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Sloat Boulevard And The Great Highway
San Francisco, CA
94132

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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The mission of San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is to Connect people with wildlife, inspire Caring for nature and advance Conservation action.

Open 365 days a year, San Francisco Zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals in 100 acres of majestic and peaceful gardens located directly on the Pacific Coast.