The San Francisco Zoo is Northern California's oldest and largest zoological park and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It has an annual attendance of one million people per year, making it the most visited recreational and cultural attraction in the Bay Area. Since its founding in 1929, the Zoo has served as an enduring tradition for Bay Area families for generations.
Located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean along the Great Highway, the 100-acre facility is managed and operated by the private, non-profit San Francisco Zoological Society in a unique partnership with the City and County of San Francisco. The Zoo is funded through gate admission fees, retail sales, Membership dues, contributions and support from the City.