The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents.

This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round. You’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings, along with their many zoo activities and events.

San Francisco Zoo Free Day

– Spring/Summer Hours: 10 am to 5 pm (last admission is 4pm)

– Fall/Winter Hours: 10 am to 4 pm (Last admission at 3pm)

Great Highway, between Skyline and Sloat Boulevards, next to the Pacific Ocean.

FREE for SF residents only (valid ID required) > Arrive Early: Last admission to the Zoo on a free day is typically one hour before closing time (4pm in Spring/Summer or 3pm in Fall/Winter)

You must be a resident of San Francisco and bring one of the following: A valid driver’s license

A valid identification card

A utility, phone or other local bill that has your name and address, along with a current, valid photo I.D.

Free street parking is available along Sloat Blvd. A pedestrian drop-off area is located on Sloat Blvd. and 47th Avenue with a grand walkway leading directly to the main entrance.