Here’s how to get San Francisco Zoo discounts. First, did you know there is a Free Day for San Francisco residents? If you don’t want to fight the crowds on free days, you can print a coupon for one free child admission, or get a small discount on admission all other days.

DEAL 1: If you’re a San Francisco Local, admission to the Zoo is free on the first Wednesday of every month. Just show proof of residency through a valid driver license, ID card or utility, phone or other local bill with your home address.

DEAL 2: SF residents, active military & disabled rates are discounted when you buy tickets at the zoo:

• Adults 15-64: $12 (reg $15)
• Seniors 65 and over: $7.50 (reg $12)
• Children 4-14: $5.50 (reg $9) 3 and under always free

DEAL 3: Get 1 free child admission with 1 paid adult. San Francisco Zoo coupon, good through 12/31/10.

DEAL 4: If you’re a AAA member, you can get one free child admission (age 4 – 14), a savings of $9, with each full-price adult admission.

DEAL 5: Buy tickets via ARES* online or call 1-800-313-8056 for reservation assistance to get a tiny discount on advance tickets any day at any time off the gate price (and you won’t have to stand in line to buy tickets).

WHERE: 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132.

CHEAP TIP: If you’re visiting San Francisco, check out the great Hotel Packages* that include the San Francisco Zoo, along with other attractions like Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, & California Academy of Sciences.

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