Description
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.
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Program areas at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens
General public service: food, merchandise, rides, and parking. The San Francisco zoo serves hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is open to the public 365 days a year. The facility is located on 90 acres on the edge of the pacific ocean in the city of San Francisco.
Animal and botanical collections: the San Francisco zoo is home to thousands of engangered and rescued animals comprised of species from around the world. The zoo participates in conservation programs aimed at protecting and saving endangered animals. The zoo maintains gardens showcasing a variety of plant species.
Membership services, admissions, educational programs, and publications: educational programs and services including docent-guided tours, adult and youth volunteer programs, zoo camp, children's and adult classes, overnights, conservation lecture series, zoo mobile, wildlife theatre presentations, and teacher resources.