Joy to the Animals
Saturday, December 13th
As your kids are gearing up to open their holiday presents this season, visit the Zoo to see our animal residents enjoy their holiday-themed enrichment!
Follow a full schedule of animal treat presentations on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and watch as they enjoy their special treats! Please see the animal treat schedule.
Santa comes to the Zoo
Saturday, December 13th
With our animal treat presentation comes a special surprise! Come and meet Santa Claus at the Zoo on Saturday, December 13th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Entry Village.
Animal Treat Schedule
| Time | Animal Treat Area |
| 10:00 a.m. | Black Rhino
Cassowary – Australian WalkAbout Mandrills by African Savanna |
| 10:15 a.m. | Meerkat – Exploration Zone
Snow Leopard – Cat Kingdom |
| 10:30 a.m. | African Lion – Cat Kingdom
Gorillas – Gorilla Preserve |
| 10:45 a.m. | Wolverine Play Time – Wolverines
Goat Tree Decorating – Family Farm |
| 11:30 a.m. | Komodo Dragon – Near Penguin Island |
| 12:30 p.m. | Giraffes – Acacia Plaza
Macaws and More – by Koala Crossing |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lemurs – Lipman Family Lemur Forest |
| 2:00 p.m. | Camel and Przewalski’s horses/Keeper Talk |
| 2:30 p.m. | Giant Anteater – Puente Al Sur |
Toys for Tots Drive, in partnership with the SF Fire Department
December 1st – December 20th
Many families are facing hard economic times right now; therefore, your generosity is needed more than ever.
Barrel for donations is available at our Gift Shop store, we’re accepting donations until December 20, 2025.
The children of San Francisco will be smiling and happy when they receive toys on Christmas morning. So, to you we give our thanks and praise!
The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers
Saturday and Sunday December 20th and 21st
Enjoy performances by our strolling carolers, The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers, the oldest and largest professional caroling company in the county, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday 12/20 and Sunday 12/21!