Plan your visit

Know before you go

Hours & admission

The Zoo is open every day of the year, including holidays, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last entry for general admission is 4:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. for members. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the main gate ticket window on the day of your visit. Buying online is the easiest way to skip the line and get straight to the good stuff.

General admission	San Francisco residents
Adult (12-64) $32 weekdays / $34 weekends & holidays	Adult (12-64) $29 weekdays / $31 weekends & holidays
Seniors (65+) $25 weekdays / $27 weekends & holidays	Seniors (65+) $21 weekdays / $23 weekends & holidays
Children (2-11) $22 weekdays / $24 weekends & holidays	Children (2-11) $19 weekdays / $21 weekends & holidays
Children under 2: Free	Children under 2: Free
Members: Free	Members: Free

Proof of San Francisco residency is required. Accepted forms of ID include a valid driver’s license, government-issued ID card, or a utility or phone bill with your name and current address, along with a valid photo ID.

Other discounts & access passes

Retired and active military personnel, and students ages 12 through college, receive San Francisco resident admission rates.

San Francisco residents with an EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal card can buy up to four tickets for $3 each. The named cardholder must show the card and proof of San Francisco residency. Non-residents with an EBT/SNAP card can buy up to four tickets for $5 each with matching photo ID. These tickets must be purchased in person at the ticket windows. P-EBT, SUN Bucks, WIC, and Medi-Cal for non-residents do not qualify.

The Discover & Go program offers free Zoo passes through San Francisco Public Library and other local libraries. Check Discover & Go for availability. San Francisco resident free days are announced on the Zoo calendar.

Getting here & parking

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is located at Sloat Blvd. at the Great Highway, in the southwestern corner of the city, just steps from the Pacific Ocean.

By car

Parking is available on site for $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends and holidays. Disabled guests may park free with a valid disabled placard. Please note there are no in-and-out privileges.

By public transit

We encourage visitors to take public transit when possible. Visitors arriving by Muni receive a $1 discount off admission, just show your same-day Muni receipt, transfer, or monthly pass at the ticket window. Within San Francisco, take the L Taraval line outbound to the Zoo. Muni bus lines 23 and 18 also stop nearby.

Accessibility

The Zoo is committed to being welcoming and accessible to all guests. Guests with disabilities receive SF resident admission rates. Stroller and wheelchair rentals are available at the Friend and Taube Family Entry Village. We also offer a Neurodiversity Program, including a downloadable sensory guide and a complimentary sensory bag, available for checkout at the Membership Office, to help guests with heightened sensitivities navigate their visit comfortably.

Save with a City Pass or a Go City Pass

Visiting more of San Francisco? Save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS®, which includes admission to the Zoo plus three more top attractions. Or save up to 50% with the Go City San Francisco Pass, which covers admission to 30+ attractions and activities across the city.