Dining and Shopping
SF Zoo offers a variety of dining and shopping options to make your visit complete! With a wide-ranging menu developed by our in-house chef, you can savor delicious meals and snacks at our on-site restaurants. Find tasty choices to satisfy every palate, including kid-friendly and vegetarian dishes.
You won’t want to leave empty-handed! Our gift shop has an incredible curated selection of sustainable souvenirs, plush animals, and exclusive SF Zoo apparel and merchandise. Every purchase supports the Zoo’s mission, so you can feel good while taking home a memory of your visit.
The Gift Shop is located in Entry Village and is open daily. You can also purchase merchandise online at our online store.
Zoo Restaurants
Leaping Lemur Café
Hungry explorers can circle the globe without leaving the zoo! From sizzling American grill classics to bold Chinatown flavors and Italian-inspired hearth flatbreads, Lemur Café serves up world flavors 365 days a year. See menu.
Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. Open Daily (Hours subject to change)
We can also host your birthday party at the Leaping Lemur Café!
The Station Café
Right next to the Little Puffer Train, this café is the perfect pit stop to refuel. Enjoy flatbreads, sandwiches, crisp salads, and sweet pastries for the whole family — with draft beer and margaritas on tap! See menu.
Open on weekends from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Hours subject to change)
Café Playfield
Snack time meets play time at this spot by the playground. Little adventurers will love corn dogs, popcorn, colorful ICEEs, and Dippin’ Dots — all the fun treats to keep the adventure going. See menu.
Open on weekends from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (hours subject to change)
Lion House Dippin Dots Cart
Chill out near the penguins with a scoop of Dippin’ Dots, a soft pretzel, or an ice-cold drink — the perfect treat between animal adventures.
Open on weekends 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (hours subject to change)
