Zoo & aquariumLIVE DEALWHAT'S ON
Zoo & aquarium · Admission from $29 · 5 verified savings
Photo from the venue's own site
Admission from $29. Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, founded in 1929 and situated just off Ocean Beach, spans 100 acres of zoological gardens housing 260 different species of animals across multiple exhibits including invertebrates and gorilla habitats. Visitors explore the grounds, observe wildlife, and participate in giraffe feeding experiences. The zoo offers elegant event venues among the gardens, including suites and meeting rooms, plus special programs for different visitor interests. Located in San Francisco, California, the zoo charges admission with three published price tiers available online at sfzoo.org. San Francisco residents with EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal cards receive admission for $3, while non-residents with EBT/SNAP cards qualify for up to four tickets at $5 each. Students ages 12 through college and retired or active military personnel receive San Francisco resident rates. Visitors arriving by Muni receive a $1 discount off admission.
See who pays what, then book on San Francisco Zoo & Gardens’s own ticket page. You choose and pay there, not here.
These are San Francisco Zoo & Gardens’s own prices. You choose and pay on San Francisco Zoo & Gardens’s ticket page, not here.
Prices from San Francisco Zoo & Gardens’s own ticket page · read on , before any booking fee. The checkout shows today’s prices.
Fancy going together?
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buy tickets on sfzoo.org →Prices quoted from sfzoo.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Next weekendOct 2 – 9 · 5:00 pmSeason
An after-hours family event runs on consecutive Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Playfield Lawn. Guests enjoy live music, outdoor bars, kid-friendly activities, and ambassador animals.
“Sunset Fridays, an after-hours event for the whole family, will run on consecutive Fridays* through October 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.”
Next weekendOct 3 · 11:00 amEvent
A special celebration features Folklorico dance performances, bilingual storytimes in Spanish and English, keeper talks, and authentic foods. Families discover animals and the people who care for them.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 at 11:00 am”
Visitors who take Muni to the Zoo
“Visitors who take Muni to the Zoo receive a $1 discount off the price of admission.”
San Francisco residents with EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal card
“admission for San Francisco residents with an EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal card is just $3.”
Non-residents with EBT/SNAP card
“Non-residents with an EBT/SNAP card are eligible to receive up to four admission tickets at $5 each”
Retired and active military personnel
“Retired and active military personnel receive San Francisco resident rates.”
Students ages 12 years through college students
“Students (ages 12 years – college students) receive San Francisco resident rates.”
San Francisco
Nov 20 · Between the Covers
San Francisco
Oct 10 · Fleet Week Watch Party
San Francisco
Museums for All - EBT/CalFresh/Medi-Cal
Sep 27 · Chuseok Celebration
San Francisco