Park

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Sunset and Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Address
Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132

Source: sfzoo.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Zoo with more than 1,500 animals across nearly 100 acres of oceanfront gardens at Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway.

Time needed 3 hours
Best time Morning
With kids

Insider tip

Tickets, hours and the event calendar are on the zoo's page.

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What's on near San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Smaller local events at and near San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

  • Zumba and Shake The Fog Activities

    Sat 14 Nov · Sunset Dunes

    A Zumba session on the Great Highway at Sunset Dunes, held on the second Saturday of the month.

    10:30 to 11:15 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

  • Zumba and Shake The Fog Activities

    Sat 12 Dec · Sunset Dunes

    A Zumba class on the Great Highway at Sunset Dunes.

    10:30 to 11:15 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

  • 2nd Sunday Serenades Activities

    Sun 13 Dec · Sunset Dunes

    A monthly Sunday midday gathering on the Great Highway at Sunset Dunes.

    12:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

  • Sunset Dunes Community Cleanup Activities

    Sun 13 Dec · Sunset Dunes

    A community cleanup day on the Upper Great Highway at Sunset Dunes.

    13:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

  • Chair Yoga Activities

    1 Jan 2027 · Sunset Dunes, Sunset District

    A chair yoga session on the first Sunday of the month at Sunset Dunes on the Upper Great Highway.

    14:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

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Nearby

Sunset Dunes Park · 2 min walk A 2-mile, 50-acre oceanfront park from Sloat Boulevard to Lincoln Way, opened April 12, 2025. Lake Merced Park · 14 min walk Freshwater lake in the southwest corner of the city, part of a 614-acre park. Pine Lake Park Park · 19 min walk Valley with a natural lake next to Stern Grove, fed by the same aquifer as Lake Merced. Fort Funston Park · 23 min walk Bluffs about 200 feet high on the western edge of San Francisco, a known hang-gliding spot. Stern Grove Park · 2.3 km away Wooded grove at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard that hosts the Stern Grove Festival, which calls itself the nation's longest-running free music... Ocean Beach Beach · 2.4 km away A 3.5-mile stretch of beach on the western edge of San Francisco beside Golden Gate Park.

Around Sunset and Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, Fort Funston, Sunset Dunes, the zoo, Stern Grove and the tiled steps

Sunset and Ocean Beach has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Golden Gate Heights hills down to Ocean Beach, Sunset Dunes, the zoo and Fort Funston, with Lake Merced at the southwest corner.

Sunset and Ocean Beach has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 7 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints, 1 beach, 1 landmark, 1 restaurant and 1 cafe. Read the Sunset and Ocean Beach guide.

Good to know

What is the address of San Francisco Zoo & Gardens?
Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132.
How long do you need at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens?
Plan for 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco Zoo & Gardens?
Morning.

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