San Francisco Zoo

12242 reviews

Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132

www.sfzoo.org

+14157537080

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San Francisco Zoo is a Zoo located at Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132. It has received 12242 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday9:30AM-4:30PM
Tuesday9:30AM-4:30PM
Wednesday9:30AM-4:30PM
Thursday9:30AM-4:30PM
Friday9:30AM-4:30PM
Saturday9:30AM-4:30PM
Sunday9:30AM-4:30PM

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  • The address of San Francisco Zoo: Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132

  • San Francisco Zoo has 4.4 stars from 12242 reviews

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  • "The San Francisco Zoo promises a delightful journey into the animal kingdom, combining education with entertainment for a memorable family-friendly experience"

    "Lions and tigers and bears"

    "Nice small zoo but lots of things were closed for construction"

    "Most of the Zoo animal attractions seems to be empty"

    "It’s $25 a ticket for adults plus the $10 parking fee"

Reviews

  • Zamir Mamytov

The San Francisco Zoo promises a delightful journey into the animal kingdom, combining education with entertainment for a memorable family-friendly experience. Animal Encounters: From majestic big cats to playful primates, the SF Zoo showcases a diverse array of wildlife. The well-designed enclosures provide an up-close and personal experience, making it an enriching visit for both adults and children. Educational Exhibits: The zoo's commitment to education shines through in its informative exhibits. Signage and interactive displays offer fascinating insights into the lives and habitats of the animals, making it an engaging and educational outing. Conservation Efforts: It's heartening to see the SF Zoo's dedication to conservation efforts. Exhibits highlighting endangered species and the zoo's involvement in global conservation initiatives contribute to a sense of responsibility and awareness. Family-Friendly Atmosphere: The SF Zoo is designed with families in mind. The Children's Zoo and the Little Puffer steam train are particular hits with younger visitors, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience. Beautiful Grounds: The lush, landscaped grounds provide a picturesque backdrop for animal encounters. Walking through the zoo feels like a journey through various ecosystems, enhancing the overall ambiance. Interactive Experiences: The zoo offers interactive experiences like feeding sessions and close encounters with certain animals. These experiences create lasting memories and a deeper connection with the animal kingdom. Dining Options: A variety of dining options cater to different tastes, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable day without having to leave the zoo grounds. Accessibility and Amenities: The SF Zoo is accessible, with well-maintained pathways and amenities. Stroller-friendly paths and ample seating areas make it easy for families with young children. Events and Special Programs: Check the schedule for events and special programs. From seasonal celebrations to educational workshops, the SF Zoo frequently offers additional attractions that enhance the overall experience. Conclusion: The San Francisco Zoo is a treasure trove of wildlife wonders, combining education, conservation, and family fun. With its diverse animal exhibits, engaging educational initiatives, and commitment to conservation, the SF Zoo stands out as a must-visit destination for those seeking a wild adventure in the heart of the city.

  • C G

Lions and tigers and bears... oh my!! It's been a long time since I've been to the San Francisco Zoo, and did I have a blast! You'll need at least 4-5 hours to see everything, so wear comfy shoes because you will do a lot of walking! Also, they no longer give out paper maps, but you can take a picture of their posted map on-site or print a downloadable map from their website. Whatever you do, be sure to familiarize yourself with the zoo's layout ahead of time to make the most of your visit. The food is pricey, so you may want to eat beforehand or bring your own food and drinks to enjoy at one of their many picnic tables. There are so many great photo opportunities here! I especially enjoyed seeing: the penguins hanging out on their little island and swimming about, the cuddly koala clinging to a branch, the little wolverine darting around its bushy habitat, the expressive gorilla who looks intelligently back at you (and has all these great camera poses for you, too), and the lovable sloth slowly climbing along winding branches. Oh, and for $7, you can ride the adorable Little Puffer steam train! One could easily spend a whole day here! If you plan to visit the zoo at least twice a year, you may want to consider becoming a member for extra savings! It was so much fun! I hope to go back again soon! Until next time...
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Hillary S

Nice small zoo but lots of things were closed for construction. Beautiful weather and location but a bit confusing to find the entrance due to Google maps taking us behind it and the construction surrounding. They had cool bear exhibits, snow leopard, gorillas, red panda, koalas, and a bug exhibit my kids enjoyed. The penguin exhibit was their best one by far. When we went, lots of animals were not visible unfortunately. And it's worth noting- zoo closes at 5 but they start closing things off at 4 and the playground gets closed off at like 430. It's hard to figure out where to pay for parking if you've bought tickets online in advance and you need to show it to get out (you can buy from the membership office which closes early and the ticket counter). Great gift shop at the entrance. Limited food options with high prices like $15/slice of pizza and long lines. Definitely recommend bringing your own food with you. Lots of bathrooms but they're not the cleanest. They had maps posted everywhere which made it more easy to find your way.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Maaz Siddiqui

Most of the Zoo animal attractions seems to be empty. And even with the very few animals they have, all if them seems to be not doing anything, most of them are sleeping for the most part and the others feels like you are watching just models. I guess they were just been lazy . They should add at-least elephants, tigers, crocs, gators, some active monkeys, some sea creatures. Even the rainforest section seems to be dull and boring. Their advertised Sloth was nowhere to be found. We thought we were going to spend the whole day there, but we were pretty much done in 1 and an half hour. There was nothing that interesting to saw. I would recommend Oakland zoo over this at any-day. They got better collection of Animals. Plus I feel paying $100+ for a family including parking is way overpriced for the attractions they are offering. I have visited free zoos having better attractions than this one. Not worth the visit.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Samantha Holdaway

It’s $25 a ticket for adults plus the $10 parking fee. Parking was easy with lots of close spots. I went right at opening on a Thursday and there was no wait. People who have the year round passes get to go in a half hour early. They don’t give out maps anymore you have to use the widely spaced signs or take a picture of one. Lots and lots of animals to look at. They even have a bug room with lots of little critters to check out. The penguin enclosure was fun. You got to watch them swim around and play in water. The poor koala’s were kept in these small glass cages separated from each other. They weren’t even in an actual enclosure. They looked depressed. All the machines that you push the button to learn about the animal were broken. The ones at the koala cage was making an awful reacting squeal noise. The others just had the buttons ripped off so you couldn’t use them. Very disappointing.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Shaylah Ross

Wow! I haven't been here since a child until yesterday! This zoo is reasonably priced, and if an EBT cardholder offers discount tickets of only $3.00 per person! What a steal! Parking is only $11.00 during the weekdays and only $13.00 on the weekends. There are a few eateries within the zoo, but you are also allowed to bring your own food and beverages in. Keep in mind that no glass bottles or alcohol are allowed in, however the serve alcohol at the eateries. They have a huge carousel to ride that does cost, but just a few bucks. Also, a train that takes you around the zoo that is pretty neat, again, for a small extra fee. They have a great, clean picnic area too for those who are bringing their own food in. Restrooms located throughout.. It features a huge playground for those rambunctious kiddos! The zoo seems to be well kept, and the animals seem to be well taken care of. The staff is very nice and there are lots of animals to see!

  • Emanuel Rodriguez

We went to the SF zoo for Memorial Day weekend. The ticket prices were around 150 for our family of 5. I purchased the unlimited year long membership for $30 more. My kids love the zoo so I figured this was well worth it. The parking lot was full. The parking would have cost us $13, but we found a free space along the beach across the street. We had our tickets in advance so we skipped the huge line. The last time we came here the food was mediocre and expensive. We brought a backpack with our lunches and plenty of water. The animals were really active this particular day and we really enjoyed the enormous playground just before we left. This zoo is smaller compared to others, however, there was plenty to see. My feet were tired nonetheless, and we made some great memories. We will definetely be back.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Mitchell Montgomery

Honestly don't know how on earth this zoo gets 4.4 stars... The most run-down and dilapidated zoo I have been to. Management is running this place into the ground. Weeds and grass everywhere, half the enclosures are empty, buildings haven't had any upkeep or maintenance in a long,long time let alone preventative maintenance. Something's really not right at this zoo... The photos I posted are just the tip of the iceberg. Signs have faded everywhere, some are missing/rusted. My families favourite was the grass filled fountain. Where is all the money going?? A complete revamp of management might just be the start. Someone needs to fix this place for future generations to come... And nothing does that better than fresh sets of eyes.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Trevor Hartman

The animals are fantastic, but this zoo has definitely seen better days. I visited this zoo 15 years ago, with many of the same exhibits, and the buildings were well kept and cared for. Now the park and much of the area around the park is depressed and run down. The homeless situation in San Francisco is out of control, with impromptu tent cities everywhere, including near the zoo. For one of America's iconic cities with many of America's wealthiest residents, the rich clearly don't care to help their society avoid these tragedies. Though my kids loved the animals, I have to say seeing SF so dirty and run down makes me sad for it's people, California, and the USA.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Ashley Putman

We hadn't been to the SF Zoo in several years and we were kind of disappointed on this most recent visit. The zoo grounds looked overgrown and just not kept well. A lot of things were closed, and quite a few of the exhibits weren't open. It was definitely not worth the $50 we paid to get in. We tried to do the nature walk because there were signs up that it was open but when we got to the entrance it was completely blocked off and looked like it had been that way for awhile. Maybe they're understaffed like a lot of places. Whatever the reason, it was really sad to see how much it had changed with our last visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Kim S

If you buy a city pass, don’t wait in the ticket window area, you can bypass that and they’ll scan your ticket inside. The signs weren’t clear so we waited for like 15 mins in a very long line. Overall, we had a nice time. Allow for about 2-3 hours depending on how fast or slow you walk. This is a smaller zoo with smaller exhibits. I think I enjoyed the gardens more than the animal exhibits! I would have loved to grab a beer but I couldn’t bring myself to pay $13 for one. I’m glad we visited and if you have time and have small kids definitely go, but if I had a tight timeline then I may have passed on it.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Samantha Fernandes

I absolutely love the zoo on a warm sfo day. You can easily get 10k steps here. I love the variety of animals, playgrounds and indoor activities. I wish there was more opportunity with animal interactions and better/healthier food choices. I hate that a small cup of dipping dots is $8 and a cup of coffee $4. I recognize that is the going rate ‍♀️ it’s completely worth it to but an annual pass. It doesn’t include parking. The trek into the zoo is not bad. It’s tougher on the way out after a day of walking with poor quality food choices.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

  • Mritunjay Tiwari

I absolutely love the zoo on a warm sfo day. You can easily get 10k steps here. I love the variety of animals, playgrounds and indoor activities. I wish there was more opportunity with animal interactions and better/healthier food choices. I hate that a small cup of dipping dots is $8 and a cup of coffee $4. I recognize that is the going rate ‍♀️ it’s completely worth it to but an annual pass. It doesn’t include parking. The trek into the zoo is not bad. It’s tougher on the way out after a day of walking with poor quality food choices.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

  • Heather Spencer

I used to love it here. Sadly, the upkeep has hit the rocks. The area near the lemurs/monkeys has been under construction FOREVER and I do mean FOREVER. Like years. Also, I know it’s a zoo, but there were multiple areas where the stench of animal urine was unbearable. The big cats were difficult to view due to the enclosure being scratched and worn out. I am so sad that the zoo hasn’t been maintained properly, it used to be one of my favorite places to visit when we would come to the Bay Area.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • H Louie

I really like that there are free days designated for residents. I recently went to the zoo. I really like the lemurs and there was a new animal, fossa that I enjoyed seeing. My favorite is the red pandas. Recently there have been new updates/renovations. Unfortunately, there seemed to be a lot of animals missing. I think they were being moved around. It's not a big zoo, but it has interesting animals to see. They have a paid parking lot, but it's very easy to park outside.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Syed Q Abbas Zaidi

It's one of the best zoos we have ever been, lots of walking, you need a day to see the whole zoo. We rented a stroller for our daughter, and that was a great idea for only $15. Food is expensive and not very good, but overall, it is a very fun place for kids. Parking is a mess I would recommend to visit as early as they open. I would recommend purchasing tickets online and skipping the line. Parking passes can be purchased inside the zoo, at carousel
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Essie Kozycz

It was a pleasant, quiet experience here. Some work and revisions were happening, so it a little sad to have to be constantly redirected on the pathways, but all for the good of the animals, right? animals here seem to have better conditions than some other places. I'd say for attractions, about equal with Sac zoo but SF was cheaper and easier to find parking. Theres play areas and spaces for picnics and the cafe, which has okay food, but nothing super great. they also allow alcohol in the area by the pathways, if that's your thing. A lot of greenery. Friendly staff.

  • Praneet Raj

Loved the zoo. Location of this zoo is amazing, right next to the ocean. Great animal collection, my favorites were grizzly bear, koala, meerkat and lemurs. I was disappointed that red pandas were not out as they were cleaning their cages. They also have a train there, $7 to ride a small loop. I think it’s overpriced for such a short ride. I would recommend Tilden park in Berkeley for the train ride.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Liza Vlasenko (LizArt)

The park is really big and there are a lot of things to do for kids and adults of all ages. The big cats’ enclosure was closed for an upgrade, which was kinda sad because it was the thing I wanted to see the most. The penguins and the gorillas were fun, and we even got to see how they walked a cheetah back to its enclosure, which was something I’ve never seen before!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$1–5

  • E. M.

One of the best zoos we have visited, it allows you to be very close to the animals, and they are usually on view, the space is quite large so it will take you a few hours to walk through it and see all the exhibits, it is located a bit far from downtown but public transport practically leaves you at the door, without a doubt it is a place that entertains at any age.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • teresita padilla

Beautiful zoo with lots of animals to see. A lot of great photo perfect spots. Lots of parking on site ($13) and on street (free). Animals looked well taken care of. Lots of fun things to do with kids. Big playground available for kids and toddlers. One thing they desperately need, A COFFEE STATION. They have 2 cafes, but they should open up a starbucks on site.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

  • Grace Tremonti

This was one of the worst things I’ve ever experienced. This was an extremely underfunded zoo that was honestly very depressing to visit. Every exhibit (that was even open) had animals that looked so unhappy and depressed. Most animals were sleeping and seemed to have no energy. Almost all the enclosures were so poorly maintained and many smelled terrible because they had not been cleaned. The whole ambiance was off, everything was sad and depressing. -3/10, please do better SF!!!

  • Rob Bell

The SF zoo is on the pricey side. However, it is a great place to visit with many animals and the park is large! In addition to the animals, the train and the playground are highlights that the kids love!! We were sad that the elephants were gone, but most of the other animals were still there! Oh, they now have a red panda and a 17 ft. anaconda!!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • 0o Blue Skys o0

About 30 to 40 percent of the animals were not there, there was construction but it didnt intercept with viewings also the animals just seem blah which makes me worry about how they are treated or handles. There was no zoo associates other than entrance and exits. We did the access program so entramce was $3 each parking is regular price.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$1–5

  • T. Farris

Really enjoyed this Zoo and Garden. Just over 100 bucks for 4 adult non-resident tickets. We went at 1030am on a weekday. We had the run of the place. Not many people were there. There was also a lot of nature around also...plants, trees, flowers,etc. Fantastic place to take pictures. We saw giraffes, orangutans, gorillas, bears, and more. Don't forget to pay for parking in the gift shop before you leave and get to the gate, you'll have to go back.

  • Quynh Vo

My family and I came here on a weekday around 2pm and there was no crowd. We took our time walking around to the different areas. The weather made it so nice and comfortable to walk around the whole zoo. My kids loved the playground area. All the animals were out and about so we got to see everything we wanted to see. It was a great day at the SF zoo and we would definitely come back again.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

  • Paola Castrejon-Poroj

I really want to give more stars , but unfortunately this is not the case, SFO ZOO. There are no animals to see and look like some areas are isolated and abandoned. Also the vendors service is really bad , they have a kind attitude. I tried the apple tart for $8 dollars nothing special really dry and not flavorful.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$31+

  • Christina Araiza

This is our favorite zoo in the Bay Area. We’ve had a membership for over 6 years and go 1-2x a month. My kids love the huge park, train, kids zoo, hippo and giraffes. They have really good pretzels and Mac and cheese at the food court. I love the gorillas and big cats. Park on Sloat for free parking. The weather is great- it’s near the beach and beautiful grounds. I also like that it’s flat and easy for walk for all levels.

  • Tyler Gates

The zoo is located next to the ocean. I walked through the zoo in about 2 hours. I recommend going in the early morning. The animals are more active and I saw a lot. The Penguin Island also let's you get close to the penguins. Overall, the zoo was pretty quiet and a nice place to relax and see animals.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

  • S M

It's quite a nice place to spend time with family even a couple or even for single person. It might not big like years back before COVID ...lots of animals no longer there but still worth the tickets price and enjoyable. But the parking might have to give yourself sometime to get there early for get inside parking... No if u purchase tickets there ,they will give u a fee parking ticket ..have a good one everyone

  • Cheryl Creek

Beautiful! Two 6-yr olds LOVED it! Their mom said better than LA zoo! Sad that there were no more elephants; also waiting for refurbished Big Cat enclosure(s). A little confusing as to the map - they need to make the paths color-coded with LOTS more painted arrows and have some walking guide helpers on staff. Folks: our zoos are very important! Donate often - and help secure the legacy for generations to come!

  • Harrison Janik

The San Francisco Zoo was amazing! There are so many beautiful animals and I had such a fun time here! I really enjoyed the experience and getting to see all the creatures. The Zoo is clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my time here and will be back!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Kathleen Valerio

Visited the zoo on Monday, overcast most of the day. Signage is good. Murals are beautiful. I appreciate they had sculptures of animals to touch. It's cute you can still use a trunk key to activate audio to tell you about the animals. The animals themselves were mostly sleeping.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Eric Poole

A bit too expensive, but a very large zoo. The food was pretty good but again expensive. The animals looked happy enough. The main gorilla was a bit strange. Gave me a weird vibe. He side eyed me more than I'd like for something with that much strength and intelligence.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$31+

  • Sara Chaudhery

Long ques on weekend. Usually very busy on weekend. Big spacious areas for animals. Rest rooms are at many places. Eat in cafe are also available. Indoor koalas were alone and lonely. There was one big rhino without partner and was looking sad: one star down for that. Over all great value of money.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Aron Gonzalez

This zoo has potential. There were many too empty exhibits. The place looked abandoned and forgotten in certain areas. The layout is terrible. You have to walk a long way to see the next empty exhibit. The giant rhinoceros was one of the best things to see here.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • steven ragsdale

Great way to spend time with your kids. They have a lot of animals at this zoo. The park is always very clean and so are the animal exhibits. The staff is very nice and helpful. Be prepared to do a lot of walking because the park is pretty big. They had a good variety of food and we all enjoyed our meals. It has playgrounds for the kids to enjoy and a carousel.

  • Allylicc

The zoo is not so bad but can be better..I think most of the animals are lonely as some were just one. I was eager to see the lion but he was sleeping throughout..This makes me wonder why they say the lion is the king of the jungle when all it does is sleep during the Dat. Overall, not a bad experience..the gorillas made it fun with their dramatic attitudes.

  • Angelique Turner

Great zoo right by the beach. Lots of great animals to see and interact with. A bit hilly so bring good walking shoes. They have great statues and art to look at as well. I would recommend going right when open as it gets super crowded.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

  • TheBayArea831

I would say that visiting on a weekday is better. We went on wednesday. School still in session. The zoo was not crowded. No wait to get in. We purchased tickets online. Plenty of parking, the gift shop had alot to choose from.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Brad Helmer

The zoo was decent and the zoo staff were friendly. They had some nice exhibits and some animals we don't have in the Minnesota Zoo. The facilities were OK, the Minnesota zoo is a little nicer, but overall a nice place.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Zoey Pradal

super fun place to take your kids, or go with friends! i had a fun time and spent about 3 hours there and saw everything! the food is quite expensive so i would suggest bringing your own. great way to spend my weekend!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Kathryn Zamora

Train was ADA accessible in the very back. There are no automatic doors for wheelchair users . The carousel is also accessible if you're going to park your wheelchair. ebt users get in for 3$ and free parking.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

  • Nora Barrett

Really like visiting here. Always some excitement. Love seeing the all the animals . Just wish all the exhibits were available to view are go inside to see. At least the rhino kept himself entertained . Lol
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

  • Gianna Sanders

Wish we could have seen the cats, but it was warm and in the late morning. It was a blast to see all the animals, reptiles, and insects. The red panda was my favorite. We got to watch it play in the water and was so fun.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Chuck Dougherty

Fascinating and informative. Great for an individual or the entire family. Currently under construction is a huge new exhibit featuring Madagascar. Please consider contributing.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$16–20

  • Saiho Kwan

If you haven't been here, go when you can on a nice sunny day. Been many times. Went for Boo at the Zoo 2023. They didn't like full face masks (safety reasons) but allowed me to take pictures with the ant sculpture.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • blythe beecroft

Fun way to spend 2-3 hours. Enjoyed the giraffes and bird aviaries. Disappointed to report there were no elephants. Have to mention several of the enclosures and the general facilities seemed a bit dilapidated.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • J T

A solid zoo experience. Not huge, and I came during the off-season a bit so some animals were inside and could not be seen. But nice facilities and a fun zoo experience.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

  • Thaís Torres

You'll spend around 5 hours here, wear comfortable shoes and make sure the weather is good so you don't get cold. The restrooms are dirty and I feel the experience could have been better if they provided individual maps for each one. But it's a good ride to be done once in a lifetime! :D

  • Dhanush Sirohi

It’s a good zoo for kids! How Bert some animals looked really skinny and sad! Hope they are getting treated well. Was surprised to see Koala, lemur and penguins
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • Ngoc Bich Ha

Great place for a family trip and cheap tickets if you have a ebt card. Sometimes the animals likes hiding and bit hard to take pictures. Took about 3-5 hours to complete this whole zoo
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

  • Balaji B

Small zoo. Well maintained. Not many animals. But spacious for the available ones. Zebras, giraffes good. Some animals weren't active though. Had a nice couple of hours.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Matt

Very nice zoo. Animals seem well taken care of. The zoo is actively improving multiple areas, excited to see what the future holds for this zoo!
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

  • Aliyah Lavorico

Very fun and a large zoo, we spent 4 hours here and didn't even get to look at everything either. We will definitely be coming back my kids loved it.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

  • Asif Khan

Wonderful zoo. Loved the layout. Some very unique animals. There is a large playground for kids.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

  • patty sandoval

Perfect day to visit the zoo. What animal we were able to see was very nice.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

  • Karen Winson

Great day out! Many off the tourist track for us Brits but we'll worth a visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • David Martinez

Small Zoo, BUT the animals are all out so you can see them and it has a very nice family atmosphere. Best with kids under 12 due to the great playground.

  • Nami Yue (namiyue)

A lot of the furry animals are sleeping but it was nice to see them. Not too crowded. We finished in 2 hours …

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