Watch, Learn, Connect!

Connect with your SF Zoo and learn about the safari at home that surrounds us every day. Here, you’ll view fun, educational videos from the Zoo, in backyards, down the street, and immersed in nature to find what’s always there but now there’s time to explore and learn.
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Garden Critters Snakes and Snails

Local Safari

Join the San Francisco Zoo science staff on a local safari to discover the magic of nature around our neighborhoods.

Frog Egg Safari

Frog Egg Safari

Backyard Birds

Backyard Birds

Just Listen

Just Listen

Neighborhood Species: Ursus theodorus

Neighborhood Species: Ursus theodorus

Heron & Gopher

Heron & Gopher

Big Salamander

Big Salamander

Animal Profiles

Our science and education staff highlight the personalities, habits, likes, and dislikes of animals at the zoo for a special up-close encounter.

Handsome Hedgehogs

Handsome Hedgehogs

Scintillating Skinks

Scintillating Skinks

Lemurs of Lipman Family Lemur Forest

Lemurs of Lipman Family Lemur Forest

Terrific Tortoises

Terrific Tortoises

Sensational Snakes

Sensational Snakes

Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

Your chance for a behind the scene tour with our science, education, and animal care staff with the animals of the San Francisco Zoo the way you’ve never seen them before! We also just have a little fun!

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Boone the Black Rhino

Boone the Black Rhino

Training Boone

Training Boone

Animal Training

Animal Training

Social Distancing by Animals?

Social Distancing by Animals?

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Looking out at the brand new week like 👀

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Today we celebrate mothers of all forms! We hope y

Today we celebrate mothers of all forms! We hope your day is filled with lots of love and hugs. Happy #MothersDay!

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This #Caturday before #MothersDay is dedicated to

This #Caturday before #MothersDay is dedicated to lioness, Sukari, mom to Jasiri. Sukari means “sugar” in Swahili and as the pride mother, she has a stoic nature however once you get to know her, she will melt your heart 🥰🦁

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Eastern mountain bongos are some are of the larges

Eastern mountain bongos are some are of the largest forest dwelling antelope and are very unique in that they are the only species of spiral-horned antelope in which both sexes have horns. These impressive horns can grow up to three feet long and when tilted back follow the curvature of their back. Bongos frequently wallow in mud then rub their horns against a tree to polish them. How magnificent!

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Kookaburra calling ☎️

Kookaburra calling ☎️

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passi

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garcia, 15-year-old male Mexican gray wolf.
As Mexican gray wolves go, Garcia was uncharacteristically bold, curious and playful, which made him a fan favorite by both visitors and animal staff alike. He was never one to miss a meal, and would enthusiastically guard favorite food prizes from his brothers Prince and Bowie. Garcia was a wonderful ambassador for his wild counterparts, and was valuable in educating countless people about misconceptions surrounding wolves, and the challenges of habitat loss and human wildlife conflict. He will be missed!

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On this #CincodeRhino, we celebrate the five remai

On this #CincodeRhino, we celebrate the five remaining rhino species. Here at #SFZoo we honor our very own Boone, a black rhino, and Gauhati, a greater one-horned rhino!
Both Boone and Gauhati have been working with our animal care team on footwork training. To start, they both know how to move-in, lining their bodies up against the poles. For Gauhati, staff ask him to place his front foot on the curb or a block. Boone, still in the beginning stages of training, will place his foot on a thin foot block and we will soon transition him to a taller foot block.
This training allows us to file their nails, examine their feet and possibly take x-rays. We are happy to report that both rhinos have beautiful feet and we do not need to do any filing or x-rays yet. It is good to train them now in case one day we do need to! #TeamRhino

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Aldabra tortoises are some of the largest tortoise

Aldabra tortoises are some of the largest tortoises in the world. They are also some of the oldest living animals – it is estimated that they can live up to 150 years, but they keep outliving the scientists studying them! It must be all of that broccoli 😜🥦
You can learn more about our two tortoises and the other members of #TonkasTroop at the link in our bio #tongueouttuesday #tortoisetuesday

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While humans shed millions of skin cells every day

While humans shed millions of skin cells every day, snakes naturally shed an entire layer of their skin 6 to 12 times per year. When the snakes at the zoo shed their skin, keepers save it for some of our carnivores who love to play with it. The meerkats love to rub on it, smell it, munch on it, and drag it around. Who knew snake skins could be so much fun? #MeerkatMonday

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Always remember to stop and smell the flowers! Tha

Always remember to stop and smell the flowers! Thank you, Spartacus, for the friendly reminder 🌼🐧

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Today we celebrate red bellied brown lemur, Eno, o

Today we celebrate red bellied brown lemur, Eno, on his 30th birthday! He shares a birthday with Desi, a crowned lemur, who is 17. Once Eno got his fill of some yummy blueberry banana browse biscuit muffins, his friends joined the party to enjoy some treats.
Eno is extremely special to us because there is only one other red bellied lemur in the U.S., an older female at Duke Lemur Center. Join us in wishing him (and Desi) a very happy birthday!

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There’s still time to support #SFZoo through our

There’s still time to support #SFZoo through our online auction! Bid on a variety of items including original animal artwork, animal namings and even wine! The auction ends tonight at midnight and you can find it in the link in our bio. All proceeds will go to the care of our wonderful animals. Thank you for your continued support!

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