San Francisco Zoo

About the Zoo The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California's largest zoological park and conservation center is an urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean providing a comfortable climate all year round. You’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings, and our many Zoo activities and events.  The historic San Francisco Zoo is being transformed into the New Zoo, a conservation zoo that is dedicated to the preservation of wild places and wildlife. The new conservation zoo seeks to foster respect and appreciation of wildlife and to provide enlightening and awe-inspiring experiences for all ages. You'll find a whole new entrance, a host of new visitor amenities, plus a restored carousel, beautiful artwork, and a new exhibit featuring some of the most incredible animals on earth at the Lipman Family Lemur Forest.  Additional Information and Resources San Francisco Zoo website Behind the Scenes - the San Francisco Zoo podcast San Francisco Zoo on Yelp!