More than 1,500 animals across 100 oceanside acres make the zoo a full-day adventure. It’s open 365 days a year, with discounted admission for SF residents and free entry for kids under 2.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
Last entry 4pm (4:30pm members). Open every day of the year including holidays. Source page moved: /tickets-hours/ now 301s here (re-read 2026-10-10).
From the venue’s own page, checked October 10, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- M47th Ave & Cutler AveMuni Metro L · 0.1 mi, about 3 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
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Coming up Nearby
- Boo at the Zoo Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
- SF Zoo Resident Free Day Wed, Nov 4 · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
- Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live Awards Thu, Nov 5 · McKenna Theatre, SF State
3 upcoming events here on our calendar. This page updates itself as we add events.
Coming up Here
Boo at the Zoo
Sat · 10 am · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
LakeshoreFree with paid daytime zoo admission or membership
SF Zoo Resident Free Day
Wed · 9 am · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
LakeshoreFree for SF residents
ZooLights at the SF Zoo (Wed–Sun Nights, Through Jan 3)
Nov 6–Jan 3 · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
Lakeshore$30 adults, $21 children ($3 off for zoo members)
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Questions People Ask About San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
How much is the San Francisco Zoo for a family?
On a weekday an adult is $32 and a child 2 to 11 is $22, so two adults and two children come to $108. At the weekend the same group is $116. Children under 2 are free.
Do San Francisco residents pay less at the zoo?
Yes. With proof of San Francisco residency, adults pay $29 on weekdays and $31 at weekends, seniors $21 / $23 and children 2 to 11 $19 / $21. The zoo also holds free days for residents; the dates are on its calendar.
What time should we arrive at the San Francisco Zoo?
Gates open at 10 am and last entry is 4 pm, with the zoo closing at 5 pm. Members get until 4:30 pm to come in.
How much is parking at the San Francisco Zoo?
$15 on weekdays and $20 at weekends and holidays. Members pay $13 and $15.
Cite this page: Project SF, “San Francisco Zoo & Gardens”, projectsf.com/listings/san-francisco-zoo-gardens/ (updated ).