San Francisco Zoo

Critically endangered Sumatran tiger ‘Leanne,’ age 18, dies at SF Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo announced Thursday the passing of longtime resident Leanne, an 18-year-old Sumatran tiger.

2 years ago

Koala naming contest raises money for Australian wildlife fund

A naming contest for a koala at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens aims to raise money for wildlife affected…

4 years ago

SF Zoo celebrates 90 years with free Thursday entry for Bay Area residents

Officials with the San Francisco Zoo are launching "Good Neighbor Free Days" on Thursdays in September for residents from nine…

5 years ago

San Francisco Zoo roaring contest celebrates ‘The Lion King’ release

The San Francisco Zoo is hosting a party this weekend to celebrate the release of Disney's "The Lion King" live-action…

5 years ago

Reindeer calf drops in at SF Zoo for Christmas

Guests of the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens have the chance now through New Year's Day to see reindeer during…

5 years ago

Snow leopard twins debut at SF zoo

Two baby snow leopards, born at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens in June, made their official debut Thursday.

6 years ago

Mother arrested after allegedly abandoning 5-year-old

A woman accused of abandoning her 5-year-old daughter Monday near the San Francisco Zoo has been arrested.

7 years ago

Reindeer bring holiday cheer to SF Zoo

Children and adults can see three reindeer at the San Francisco Zoo until New Year's Day.

7 years ago

Zoo releases endangered frogs into wild habitat

Dozens of rare frogs raised by staff at the San Francisco Zoo were released into their wild habitat Tuesday in…

8 years ago

SF Zoo to auction art created by animals

Animal lovers can now own works of art created by animals from the San Francisco Zoo.

8 years ago

Baby giraffe arrives­ at San Francisco Zoo

A just-born giraffe took her first steps at the San Francisco Zoo on Friday, zoo officials announced.

8 years ago

SF Zoo welcomes visiting Andean condor

The San Francisco Zoo's newest resident is just visiting from New Jersey right now, but could end up making The…

8 years ago

Lion cub born at SF Zoo

A new resident arrived at the San Francisco Zoo early Sunday morning.

9 years ago

Penguin chicks graduate from SF Zoo’s ‘Fish School’

Two Magellenic penguin chicks graduated from the San Francisco Zoo's "fish school" this morning.

9 years ago

SF Zoo debuts sculpture learning plaza

The San Francisco Zoo unveiled its new Sculpture Learning Plaza featuring more than 60 life-like sculptures.

9 years ago

Pike the polar bear dies at SF Zoo

A 32-year-old polar bear died of old age at the San Francisco Zoo on Friday.

9 years ago

Union accuses SF Zoo of bugging employees

Teamsters officials say Zoo executives have radios equipped with spyware giving them the capability to listen in on employees' private…

9 years ago

Name roaches after old flames at SF Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo is offering an alternative to traditional Valentine's Day festivities this year.

9 years ago

Gorilla invest­igator never talked to keeper

San Francisco Zoo officials Wednesday said they would make changes to prevent further accidents like one that killed a young…

9 years ago

Door crushes, kills gorilla at SF Zoo

One of the youngest members of the Jones Family Gorilla Preserve at the San Francisco Zoo died Friday in what…

9 years ago

This website uses cookies.