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Accessibility
Comprehensive accessibility features including Epilepsy Safe Mode, Visually Impaired Mode, Cognitive Disability Mode, ADHD Friendly Mode, and Blindness Mode; screen reader compatible; keyboard navigation optimized; ADA accommodations available
Visitor tip
The Gorilla Preserve has multiple viewing points throughout the exhibit, so if gorillas aren't visible from your initial vantage point, move to different areas rather than leaving—they may be resting in spots not visible from one location.
Visitor tip
Keep children calm and speak quietly in the gorilla exhibit area, as there are signs indicating gorillas are very sensitive creatures. Excited screaming and loud voices can disturb them, so teach kids to observe respectfully.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- San Francisco; 100 acres on Pacific Coast
- Animals
- 1,500+ exotic, endangered, and rescued species
- Open
- 365 days a year
What visitors say
Great. I couldn’t quite see any gorillas across the exhibit though.
One of the popular exhibits in SF zoo. The children really love to see the gorillas. They scream and converse ecstatically, but I’m worried this would disturb the gorillas. There’s a sign saying that gorillas are very sensitive…
Wonderfully accessible from multiple viewing points, makes it possible to see them wherever they might be
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Did You Know?
- Located directly on the Pacific Coast in San Francisco, making it a unique zoo with coastal geography and proximity to Golden Gate Bridge and PIER 39
- Houses more than 1,500 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals across 100 acres of gardens
- Open 365 days a year without closures
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