Press
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens values its relationships with all media outlets, which help share the mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.
Working news media can be added to the list to receive advisories and releases, by contacting Nancy Chan at [email protected]. San Francisco Zoo & Gardens reserves the right to select media partners whose demographics and subject matter best coincides with the Zoo’s mission.
Personal Photography
Photography is welcome, but always stay safely behind any barriers and remain in the public areas at all times. Selfie sticks are never allowed to be held over barriers at any time. The Zoo does not permit photos of its animals to be sold for profit or used for any commercial purposes without prior consent.
Media Releases
June 6, 2021
Cobby, Oldest Male Chimpanzee in the U.S. and Beloved by Generations, Passes Away at Age 63
May 5, 2021
SF Zoo Mourns Loss of Geriatric Mexican Gray Wolf
March 30, 2021
Thriving Wild Bald Eagle Population, Once on the Brink of Extinction
February 18, 2021
SF Zoo Aids Heroic Sea Turtle Rescue in Texas