Sunset Fridays
- Date
- August 14th
- Time
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Age
- Ages 0–12
- Cost
- Children 11 and under free; ages 12+ $14; members free; included with same-day general admission
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens – Playfield Lawn
Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132 · Directions
Lakeshore
This family-friendly evening gathers on the Playfield Lawn and in the Exploration Zone for live music, kid activities, ambassador animals, food and drinks, and a sunset-hour visit to selected Zoo areas. This week’s entertainment is a disco dance party with Electric X. The entire Zoo will not be open.
Areas and activities
- Insect Zoo, meerkat and prairie dog exhibits, and Red Panda Treehouse
- Elinor Friend Playground, Historic Dentzel Carousel, and Sculpture Learning Plaza
- Vendor Village, food concessions, and bars for guests 21+
Members enter free with a membership card and do not need a reservation. Children 11 and younger are free; non-member admission is $14 for ages 12 and older. Guests already holding daytime general-admission tickets may attend without an additional event charge. Non-members may buy tickets in advance or at the ticket window.
Folding chairs and outside food are permitted. Pets are prohibited except service animals; outside alcohol and glass containers are not allowed, and coolers may be searched. Government-issued ID is required for alcohol purchases. Optional VIP tents include private seating for six, food, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, and parking for up to six vehicles; prices are $325 for members and $375 for non-members.