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San Francisco officials consider $8.5 million loan for zoo

Apr 9

SF mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo

Apr 3

'Swatting' hoax threat prompts temporary lockdown at San Francisco Zoo

A hoax threat that authorities described as a case of "swatting" prompted a temporary lockdown at the San Francisco Zoo on Monday afternoon, forcing hundreds of visitors and staff to shelter in place while police investigated.

Jun 9

Proposed project aims to transform SF Zoo into an 'ecopark'

Jan 15

SF Zoo puts chimp program on hiatus for 1st time in 96-year history

Nov 21, 2025

New male gorilla from Kentucky zoo makes official debut at SF Zoo

Oct 15, 2025

Could US-China trade war jeopardize plans to bring pandas to SF Zoo?

Apr 18, 2025

Beloved SF Zoo chimpanzee Maggie dies at age 55

Mar 20, 2025

Beloved San Francisco Zoo gorilla Oscar unexpectedly dies at 43

Feb 8, 2025

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'Swatting' hoax threat prompts temporary lockdown at San Francisco Zoo

Jun 9

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San Francisco officials consider $8.5 million loan for zoo

Apr 9

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SF mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo

Apr 3

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Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

Jan 15

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SF Zoo will not have chimpanzees for 1st time in 96-year history as they put program on hiatus

Nov 21, 2025

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New male gorilla from Kentucky zoo makes official debut at San Francisco Zoo

Oct 15, 2025

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Could US-China trade war jeopardize plans to bring pandas to SF Zoo?

Apr 18, 2025

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Beloved San Francisco Zoo gorilla Oscar unexpectedly dies at 43

Feb 8, 2025

Latest Stories

SF Zoo slammed in scathing report that claims it is unsafe for animals, employees and visitors

The San Francisco Zoo faces tough safety criticism. That criticism comes as the city works to bring pandas to the zoo.

Oct 12, 2024

Here's how much it could cost to host pandas at San Francisco Zoo, report says

The big challenge in getting pandas to San Francisco will be paying for them, and we're getting a better idea of how much it'll cost.

Jun 23, 2024

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San Francisco supervisors approve fundraising plan to host pandas at zoo

The panda resolution will allow for San Francisco city departments to solicit donations from private entities, even if they do business with the city.

Jun 12, 2024

SF Zoo gears up for giant pandas as it plans for multi-million dollar facility

Pandas in San Francisco will come with a hefty price tag. Before the pandemic, the estimated cost to build a new facility for the pandas at the zoo was estimated at $25 million.

Apr 20, 2024

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San Francisco Zoo to receive giant pandas from China, Mayor Breed announces

For the first time in decades, San Francisco will receive giant pandas from China as part of China's Panda Diplomacy program. Mayor Breed shared the news on X Thursday night.

Apr 19, 2024