Join us on Friday evenings for SF Zoo’s Sunset Fridays beginning July 4!
Sunset Fridays, an after-hours event for the whole family, will debut at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens on Friday, July 4, and will run on consecutive Fridays through August 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Playfield Lawn. Guests will enjoy live music, outdoor bars, kid-friendly activities, ambassador animals, and more.
Visitors who have a general admission ticket for daytime Zoo access will be able to attend Sunset Fridays at no additional charge. This is a free event for members of the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (membership card must be presented at entry).
Historic Sunset
The event name harkens to SF Zoo’s unique proximity to the Pacific Ocean
and location in the historic Sunset District, with timing for the summer event
close to the sunset hour and in honor of the many animal species that are
crepuscular – or active during sundown!
While the entire zoo will not be open, visitors can connect with animals in the
Zoo’s Exploration Zone. The weekly events will take place in the open Playfield area and the Exploration Zone featuring:
Live Musical Performances on the Playfield Lawn
Insect Zoo
Meerkat and Prairie Dog Exhibits
Red Panda Treehouse
Elinor Friend Playground
Historic Dentzel Carousel
Sculpture Learning Plaza
Retail shopping in Vendor Village
Food and beverage concession areas
Bars for 21+ of age
Live Entertainment Lineup
July 4: Tin Man (Classic Rock)
July 11: Vince Charming Band (Rock, Bluegrass, Folk-Rock)
July 18: Gage & Gold (Jazz)
July 25: Fog City Swampers (Rock)
August 1: Lucky Drive (Rock and Soul)
August 8: The Dunes (Rock)
August 15: Big Blue Soul Quartet (Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Funk & Rock)
August 22: Wreckless Strangers (Bay Area Gumbo)
August 29: Steady Eddy & The Shakers (Motown)
Ticket and Event Info
Zoo Members receive free admission to the event, show your Membership card when you arrive. No advanced reservation is necessary.
Children 11 and under are free.
Non-member tickets are $14 per person ages 12 and over.
Tickets for non-members can be purchased here or walk up to the ticket window; reservations are not required.
Folding chairs and outside food are allowed.
Pets are not permitted on Zoo grounds, however, service animals are allowed entry.
Outside alcohol is not permitted and will be confiscated. Coolers and beverage storage bags are subject to search by our security team upon entry.
No glass containers of any kind are allowed into the event and will be confiscated for the safety of our attendees.
Valid government issued IDs are required for all alcohol purchases. All attendees will be asked for ID when purchasing alcohol, regardless of age.
