San Francisco Zoo
Kid essentials
Coffee nearbyYes
About this place
A hundred acres at the ocean end of the city, with a children's zoo, a carousel and a little steam train. Dress for fog even in August.
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
How kid-friendly is it?
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