The
San Francisco Zoo, with over 250 species of animals, is Northern California's largest zoological park and conservation center, the zoo is perfect for visitors of all ages with the variety of attractions, educational programs, exhibits, and animal feedings.
Animals and Exhibits
The zoo offers 26 exhibits, including the African Savanna, Bear Grottos, Koala Crossing, Lion HOuse, and Native American animals to name just a few. See birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and amphibians too, everything an animal lover would want to see.
Here is a complete list of the animal exhibits at the San Francisco Zoo:
- African Savannah
- Austrailian Walkabout
- Bear GRottos
- Companion Animals
- Connie and Bob Luire Education Center
- Dentzel Carousel
- Doelger Primate Discovery Center
- Eagle Island
- Family Farm
- Fisher Family Children's Zoo
- Hearst Grizzly Gulch
- Jones Family Gorilla Preserve
- Insect Zoo
- Koala Crossing
- Koret Animal Resource Center & Hawk Hill
- Lion House
- Lipman FAmily Lemur Forest
- Little Puffer
- Meerkats and Prairie Dog Exhibit
- Native American Animals
- Nature TRailPenguin Island
- Puente al Sur (Bridge to the South)
- South American Tropical Forest
- Wetlands
- Wildlife Theatre
Educational Activities
The San Francisco Zoo offers plenty of activities to keep guests interested in the wonders of the plants and animals. Bike Abouts are scheduled monthly, and give guests a chance to bring their bikes to the zoo for a 1-1/2 hour morning riding tour; these tours are guided by informative docents and guests will see the zoo animals as they start their day.
An exciting way to experience the zoo with friends is to attend Overnights at the zoo; in this group activity guests get to experience the Wild Nights program where they are taken on a guided night safari through the zoo. Also with the Overnight activity guests get personal meetings with the zoo keepers, and education and fun night time activities, then visitors will sleep in a heated building and get hot cocoa, coffee, and a continental breakfast in the morning.
The Zoo also offers and educational lecture series entitled Wild Places, Wild Things! Conservation Lecture Series. This series gives the public a chance to meet renowned conservation experts from all over the globe, they will share stories, photos, and refreshments while talking about important conservation issues.
The San Francisco Zoo is a great family and group attraction for your trip to San Francisco, CA.
