San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo and Gardens covers about 100 acres in the southwest corner of the city, between Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean. Founded as the Fleishhacker Zoo, with planning begun in 1929, it is owned by the city and keeps more than 1,500 animals, from giraffes and gorillas to penguins, among gardens near the ocean.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source sfzoo.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon10:00–17:00

Tue10:00–17:00

Wed10:00–17:00

Thu10:00–17:00

Fri10:00–17:00

Sat10:00–17:00

Sun10:00–17:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of San Francisco Zoo?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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