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Hours and Fees

Hours

WINTER HOURS (November 1 to March 16)

Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last admission sold is at 3:30 p.m. (Subject to change based on holiday weekends or serious weather conditions. Please check our Web site before your visit on stormy days.)

Family Farm and Hawk Hill (in the Fisher Family Children's Zoo) Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Insect Zoo (in the Fisher Family Children's Zoo) Open daily 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

REGULAR HOURS (March 17 to October 31)

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last admission sold is at 4:30 p.m.  (Subject to change based on serious weather conditions. Please check the Zoo's Web site before your visit on stormy days.)

Family Farm and Hawk Hill (in the Fisher Family Children's Zoo) Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Insect Zoo (in the Fisher Family Children's Zoo) Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nature Trail (in the Fisher Family Children's Zoo) (Summer Only) Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Fees and Rentals

General Admission

Persons Age Rate
Adults 15-64 $15.00
Seniors 65 and over $12.00
Children 4-14 $9.00
Children 3 and under Free

San Francisco Resident Discounted Rate

San Francisco residents must show valid proof of residency.

Persons Age Rate
Adults 15-64 $12.00
Seniors 65 and over $7.50
Children 4-14 $5.50
Children 3 and under Free

Members

San Francisco Zoological Society Members receive FREE admission with annual Membership.

Free Days for San Francisco Residents

The first Wednesday of every month, admission to the Zoo is free for San Francisco residents only. Please show proof of residency through a valid driver license, identification card or utility, phone or other local bill, delivered to your home address.

Non-Resident Group Rates

Persons Age Rate
Adults 15-64 $14.00
Seniors 65 and over $11.00
Children 4-14 $8.00
Children 3 and under Free

San Francisco School Groups

SF Unified school district, public, private, colleges, universities, DCYF (C.A.P.) Funded organizations. (List provided by the Director of Education.) 

Admission: Free for children and chaperones within the 1:5 ratio. $12 for chaperones above the 1:5 ratio.

Please call Guest Services at (415) 753-7057 to make a reservation. To arrange for special docent-guided tours, call the Education Department at (415) 753-7122.

Non-San Francisco School Groups

Persons Age Rate
9th to 12th grade 15-19 $12.00
4 years old (pre-K) to 8th grade 4-14 $6.00

Teachers and Chaperones

Admission: Teachers and chaperones $12.00.

(Non-San Francisco school groups must be in a Unified School District only.)

Group Policy and Requirements

Must register 2-3 weeks in advance. Admittance without reservation is not guaranteed. Groups must be 15 or more. Less than the required amount regular rates will be charged. 1:5 ratio chaperones. Payment must be made on the day of the visit by cash, check, credit card & purchase order. No prepayment is accepted.

Disabled

San Francisco Resident Rates (free admission on SF Resident Free Days only applies to San Francisco residents with proof of residency).

Military

San Francisco Resident Rates (free admission on SF Resident Free Days only applies to San Francisco residents with proof of residency).

 

Transport Rentals

Wagons, Jeep strollers, wheelchairs, and electric scooters are available for daily rental at the Entry Village on a first come, first served basis.

Item Rate
Wagon/Jeep Stroller $9.00
Wheelchair $10.00
Electric Scooter $30.00