Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 9 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Gregangelo's Velocity Arts & Entertainment
Circus
Opulently decorated house, HQ & museum for avant-garde entertainment troupe, with private tours.
4.90 (125 reviews)
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Bernal Beast
Pet supply store
Neighborhood spot selling organic, natural pet foods & supplies plus grooming salon.
4.70 (85 reviews)
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Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Museum
👍👍 A must visit when you go to the Academy. If you visit during the. Nightlife events on Thursdays make sure you stop here first before the last entry at 7:30pm. The dome is full of plants, butterflies and birds. On each floor there are small terrariums and exhibits with lizards, insects, frogs that l...
4.70 (56 reviews)
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Elinor Friend Playground
Playground
👍👍 Great place for the kids, and if you want to have a fantastic event here, hire a caricature artist through Henna Garden. Call Renda. John's a great artist!!!
4.70 (50 reviews)
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Insect Zoo
Zoo
👍 Very cool place to visit! Inside it's a bit creepy, a lot of tagging around and some odd stuff you'll find there! The place is abandoned not many people go there less at night, you'll should find someone walking around though.
4.60 (130 reviews)
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Steinhart Aquarium
Aquarium
😠 It looks like a great place to visit but sadly just found out you have to be vaccinated in order to enter. I understand COVID is contagious but it's a norm now. Just take precautions and wear mask. Vaccinated or not both individual can still get COVID. I will go somewhere else where Im not judge by...
4.60 (86 reviews)
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Ocean Flower
Tropical fish store
👍👍 This place was nice. It's not too big. But the people opened a door to us even 10 min before closing. And it took me and my BF longer than 10 min to figure out the fish we wanted. The workers also showed us amazing HUGE collections of BETA fish they have. Together with some rare types of KOI BETA t...
4.60 (53 reviews)
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Eugene Friend Carousel
Amusement park ride
4.60 (14 reviews)
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Pure Aqua
Aquarium shop
😠 Came to my house, had a great meeting, and a great plan! After weeks of waiting I finally got a proposal. I immediately confirmed the order and confirmed regular service and offered to pay a deposit. He ghosted. I've emailed multiple times and he just disappeared. Such a bummer because they se...
4.60 (13 reviews)
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