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No big city would be complete without a zoo, and San Francisco is no exception. Like most zoos, this one could use more funding and a face lift. If nothing else, the San Francisco zoo would do well to invest in better signage providing more information on the animals.
Nonetheless, the zoo is worth visiting with children, or with bigger kids, too (including adults) who find enjoyment in seeing the animals. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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The San Francisco Zoo was built in the 1930's as part of a Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, and currently coves 100 of its 125 acres. There were 10 structures including the Pachyderm and Lion Houses, large Aviary, sea lion pool, bear grottos, Monkey Island, a lake for aquatic birds, pools for otters, beavers and turtles, a restaurant and a plaza with a fountain. The barless pits used to house animals were considered innovative when compared to fenced cages popular during this period.
Some of these structures, such as the Lion House, the bear grottos, the Elephant House, the fountain and the seal pool, still exist and over the years have undergone extensive renovations. As the zoo changed some of the historical icons remained, such as the recently restored hand-carved wooden Dentzel Carousel (1921) , the Little Puffer miniature steam train (1904), and the Mother's Building (1925).
Today over 1 million visitors come here annually to see the almost 950 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The Zoo contains a number of leading edge exhibits: The Lion House is home to rare Sumatran and Siberian tigers and African lions; The Lipman Family Lemur Forest provides a forest setting for five endangered species of lemurs from Madagascar; Gorilla World is an open-air home for a family group of western lowland gorillas; In the South American Tropical Forest building, you can find reptiles, birds, and snakes; At the Puente al Sur there is a pair of giant anteaters, a rare Baird's tapir, and capybaras; Penguin Island, home to a large breeding colony of Magellan Penguins; Primate Discovery Center, home to rare and endangered monkeys; the Feline Conservation Center, a wooded sanctuary and breeding facility for endangered snow leopards and other small cats; and the Koala Crossing, which connects to the Australian Walkabout exhibit with its kangaroos, wallaroos, and emus. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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If you have kids that love to interact (touch) animals, the SF Children's Zoo is a great place to go. They have a petting zoo with goats, chick, donkeys, sheep, and other farm animals. There is even a Nature trail where volunteers have an animal (i.e. racoon or skunk) and you can pet it and learn more about it. There is also the ARC area where animals that need extra care are showcased and Praire Dogs and Meekats. There are lots of areas for kids to play: playgrounds, climbing structures, fields for running, and part of exhibit fun (like a kidsizes tunnel that mimics the praire dog's tunnels, funny mirrors, springy foam). If you want your kids see feeding times, check for the daily schedule at the Big Cat house or the penguins. There is a merry-go-round as well as a little train. There's lots of picnic areas if you'd like to do that, but be warned that the zoo is near the ocean and it can get cold and damp (from the fog). Even if it's sunny, bring a jacket just in case...as "the" survival weather tip in SF. Avoid the free day for the zoo, the first Wed in the month, as it will certainly be a "zoo" that day. Also, park on Sloat where there's plenty of FREE parking. You'll save $5. Family memberships are worth it and there are tons of member only events like "Zoo Night". Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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When we got to the gorillas on this day, it was about 10 minutes before they were to be let back in to their enclosure, and presumably, feeding time. Thus, they were all active. The two juveniles were wrestling, playing and generally teasing each other. While the silverback sometimes rattled the door to the enclosure and otherwise waited patiently. There were a couple of what looked like pregnant gorillas patiently wandering about the habitat, avoiding the playful sand-throwing of the juveniles. Leave a Comment Directions: Close to the South End of Ocean Beach. Follow the Great Highway along Ocean Beach and take a left on Sloat Boulevard.
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Lack of adequate funding aside, the Zoo gives you a good opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of the animals. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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Discover animals from around the world and learn about their lives in the wild.
But where are the snakes? I just saw two or three! Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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Update: The elephants have been moved from the San Francisco zoo to another facility. Two elephants died, though it was not proven that it was directly related to the habitat or their treatment at the San Francisco zoo. Unfortunately, however, two deaths cannot be overlooked, and it was really sad. It was determined that the elephant pen was not nearly large enough and there was something about the dirt being too soft for their feet... Sad... Leave a Comment Directions: Close to the South End of Ocean Beach. Follow the Great Highway along Ocean Beach and take a left on Sloat Boulevard.
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I love this photo. This gorgeous polar bear looks so buddah-esque... rather than just attempting to ignore all the tourists. It was a cool day, at least, so he wasn't too hot. Leave a Comment Directions: Close to the South End of Ocean Beach. Follow the Great Highway along Ocean Beach and take a left on Sloat Boulevard.
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Wonderful zoo to visit to see elepants, polar bears and grizzly bears.
My favorite of course is the Gorilla enclosure.
Other hilights are African Savanna exhibit, Lipman Family Lemur Forest and expanded Children's Zoo. So why miss another great zoo. Phone: (415) 753-7080Directions: Drive westbound on Sloat Blvd., left on Skyline Blvd., then right on the Great Highway,Website: http://www.sfzoo.org/
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How about you, you, you? Go to the San Francisco Zoo! Leave a Comment Directions: Close to the South End of Ocean Beach. Follow the Great Highway along Ocean Beach and take a left on Sloat Boulevard.
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