Special Programs
Experience a connection to our animal residents in an entirely different way! Our Special Programs create new ways for you to enjoy everything the Zoo has to offer, and your purchase supports the Zoo’s mission. Watch for special member discounts!
Teddy Bear Clinic
Members Only Event: Reservations Required
Sunday, September 21st 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Bring your Teddy, your Plushie, or your Lovie down to the San Francisco Zoo for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic. Come meet the Veterinarian Team along with their assistants that help keep all of the Animals at the Zoo healthy and happy.
You’ll stop by our waiting room in the Service Yard to see the Nutrition Center and how we keep everyone fed and on the right nutritional diet. The Horticulture Team will also onsite to show you how we feed some of our herbivores. And because a healthy digestive track has to end somewhere, the Environmental Services Team will be available to give you the scoop on poop.
Afterwards it’s time for your friend’s checkup by our Vets and Vet Tech Assistants to get their clean bill of health.
Please be sure to have a reservation for each child on your membership. Members must sign into their account in order to make reservations. Once signed in, navigate to member tickets, select Teddy Bear Clinic and complete the registration.
Only one Teddy/Plushie/Lovie per child
Dog Days at SF Zoo
Guests may bring their well-behaved, leashed dog to the Zoo on specially announced dates during Dog Days at SF Zoo. Dogs may only attend on designated dates and with advance reservation as only a limited number of dogs may be on Zoo grounds at any one time.
How to Register
Due to the overwhelming popularity of Dog Days at SF Zoo, we will now be charging dog owner guests for a dog ticket when participating in this twice-monthly event. Dog tickets are $22.00 per dog, one dog per responsible adult aged 18 and up. For those guests who have previously submitted your information for selection, please note that we are no longer admitting dogs and their owners via the submission form to be randomly selected. Instead, the opening for the ticket purchase will take place in advance of the event day.
Our next Dog Days will take place on Thursday, October 9. Tickets for this upcoming event will be a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are available but they do sell out quickly, purchase yours today!
Entry to the Zoo
Once you are selected to attend Dog Days, you will receive a time slot when you and your dog will be allowed to enter the Zoo. Guests will receive a map designating where you may safely bring your dog.
Dogs may only access areas where there is a physical barrier that separates Zoo animals and dogs. Dogs are not allowed in the South American Tropical Rainforest & Aviary, African Aviary, Children’s Zoo Family Farm, Wildlife Theater and Nature Trail.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – On sale now!
Zen at the Zoo
Imagine performing yoga poses as giraffe and zebra graze nearby, that is the ultimate zen! This year, SF Zoo is offering its first-ever Zen at the Zoo, featuring Vinyasa Flow. This one-hour outdoor class will be conducted in the “Donga,” the public viewing area that sits right in the middle of the Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna.
Remaining 2025 Dates
- Saturday October 18
Suitable for all skill levels of yoga practitioners, Vinyasa Flow unites breath to movement while offering a variety of poses. You will flow between postures while building strength, endurance, balance, and mental focus. Expect a well-rounded practice involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, and a strong focus on the power of breath. Details here.
Members: $25 per session
General Public: $50 per session (includes Zoo admission ticket for the full day)
(Go to the Special Programs tab on the ticketing page; Members click on the Member Tickets for the discount)