San Francisco Zoo

Monkeys, Gorillas, Primates

The San Francisco Zoo is located at 1 Zoo Road and operates daily from 10 am to 5pm (the San Francisco Zoo is open on all holidays). The zoo can be reached at 415-753-7080. Public transit to the zoo includes the following Muni bus lines: L-Taraval, #18 - 46th Avenue; and #23 Monterey.

Take a trip to Africa at the San Francisco Zoo - you'll see gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs and many more primates. We've included a few polar bear photos here too - since we had some room.

San Francisco Zoo - Main Guide Everything you need to visit a great zoo right near downtown San Francisco.
Big Cats - Lions & Tigers Don't miss the giant cats of the San Francisco Zoo. You can get close up to them with the zoo's unique cat areas.
Primates - Monkeys & Gorillas The primates roam free in the zoo's open areas - surrounded by water moats for safety. See big gorillas or active monkeys.
Zoo Attractions Your children will enjoy the zoo's miniature train ride and old-time vintage carousel.
Hooved Animals Zebras, donkeys, goats, and al-paca's include petting areas for some hooved animals your kids can enjoy.

Gorilla on the move...

This gorilla was hard to catch!

Gorilla stalks the San Francisco Zoo

Polar bear looking for the cool area...

Polar bear at the San Francisco Zoo