San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (San Francisco)

Photo: Daderot, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons. The zoos Insect Zoo exhibit building. No qualifying Commons photo of the main entrance exists; this named on-grounds building is the closest qualifying shot.

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens in San Francisco: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; Adult 12–64 $32 weekdays / $34 weekends & holidays (SF resident $29/$31) · Child 2–11 $22/$24 (resident $19/$21) · Senior 65+ $25/$27 · free under 2.

AddressSloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132

HoursDaily 9:30am–4:30pm, last general entry 3:30pm (members 4pm); open every day including holidays per official plan page

PricesAdult 12–64 $32 weekdays / $34 weekends & holidays (SF resident $29/$31) · Child 2–11 $22/$24 (resident $19/$21) · Senior 65+ $25/$27 · free under 2

Price notesOfficial tickets/hours page checked 2026-11-05. Note: some official/place summaries still show older 10am–5pm hours — own tickets page 9:30am–4:30pm governs; flag conflict in report.

Age notesPricing tiers child 2–11, adult from 12; children's zoo and train/carousel skew younger — older teen interest Not confirmed.

BookingTickets online in advance or at main gate.

Suggested timeAbout 3.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed in this pass — no official accessibility page text captured; do not badge.

ParkingOn-site parking $15 weekdays / $20 weekends & holidays per official plan page.

Hours in detailOpen daily 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, 365 days a year; last general admission entry 3:30 PM (members 4:00 PM).

Tickets & bookingAccess passes: SF residents with an EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal card pay $3 (up to four tickets); non-residents with an EBT/SNAP card pay $5 each (up to four, matching photo ID) - in person at the ticket windows only. NOT accepted: P-EBT, SUN Bucks, WIC, non-resident Medi-Cal. Free Discover & Go library passes are also offered via SF Public Library and other local libraries. Group/school reservations require requests 3 weeks ahead ([email protected], minimum 15 people, 1 adult per 5 children, payment on the day only).

ParkingParking $15 weekdays / $20 weekends and holidays (member parking $13 / $15).

Verified perk: Museums for All — $3 SF residents / $5 non-residentsSan Francisco residents with an EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal card: $3 admission through the San Francisco Museums for All program. Non-residents with an EBT/SNAP card: up to four tickets at $5 each with matching photo ID. Per official SF Zoo tickets/hours page.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — San Francisco, California

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