Best Zoos & Aquariums in San Francisco

4 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 4 zoos & aquariums in San Francisco using 417 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Francisco Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission (4.8/10). Prices start at $26 and most cost between $26 and $59. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

96 reviews · $26 · 4 hrs

Reviewers like: interesting academy tour, unique experience, live music

Watch for: poor value, early rainforest closure

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience 90 min TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (9) $62 1 hr 30 min
2 San Francisco Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission TourTruth score 4.8 out of 10 Viator 4.3★ (50) · GetYourGuide 4.1★ (46) $26 4 hrs
3 San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay Admission Ticket TourTruth score 2.8 out of 10 Viator 3.5★ (312) $29 2 hrs
4 San Francisco Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket TourTruth score – out of 10 – $59 –

Questions

What is the best zoos & aquarium in San Francisco?

San Francisco Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission has the highest TourTruth score (4.8/10) of the 4 zoos & aquariums in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 96 reviews.

How much do zoos & aquariums in San Francisco cost?

Listed prices start at $26; the median is $28.75, and most cost between $26 and $59. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are zoos & aquariums in San Francisco?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which zoos & aquarium in San Francisco has the most reviews?

San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay Admission Ticket, with 312 reviews and a TourTruth score of 2.8/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide