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San Francisco Attractions for Children (San Francisco, CA, USA)



Some of the attractions in San Francisco are very children friendly, including the museums, galleries and exhibitions. There are also many family attractions in San Francisco that are quite varied, ranging from waterparks with enormous slides, to puppet shows and play centers for the younger children. On sunny days, San Francisco's parks provide a good place to play and many are particularly suitable for childiren in San Francisco.

San Francisco Children's Attractions: San Francisco Zoo and Children's Zoo - Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue, San Francisco, 94123, California, USA
Tel: +1 415 753 7080
San Francisco Zoo in one of the most highly rated animal parks in the whole of the USA and features more than 250 different species of wildlife from all over the world. This family attraction first opened in 1889 and is now spread over 65 acres, although plans for expansion are always underway at the zoo. This is a major attraction for children in San Francisco and the zoo receives more than one million visitors each.




The zoo in San Francisco is home to over 1,000 animals and most are contained in generous enclosures, surrounded by moats. Top attractions at the zoo include a breeding colony of penguins, one of the world's largest gorilla exhibits, lions, and an Australian Walk About exhibit, which features koalas, emus and many more interesting animals from this part of the world.

For children, there is an added attraction of a children's zoo, where children are able to get close to the animals. This barnyard is full of friendly animals that enjoy being stroked, such as sheep, goats, ponies and llamas. There is also a 'Zebra Zephyr' train tour of the zoo, which takes visitors on the 20 minutes 'safari' ride.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, free on the first Wednesday of each month

San Francisco Children's Attractions: Neptune's Kingdom Adventure Center - 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, 95060, California, USA
Tel: +1 831 426 7433
Neptune's Kingdom Adventure Center is an excellent family / children's attraction in San Francisco. Situated next to the Santa Cruz Beach area of San Francisco, this entertainment center includes a large video arcade with many of the latest video games, a game deck, a billiards room and there is also a superb miniature golf course.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 22:00, Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 23:00

San Francisco Children's Attractions: Casino Fun Center Supercade - 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, 95060, California, USA
Tel: +1 831 426 7433
In the Santa Cruz district of San Francisco, this large amusement park is crammed full of state-of-the-art video games, classic video games, virtual reality games and pinball machines. This is a popular attraction from children in the South Bay area of San Francisco.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 22:00, Saturday to Sunday -10:00 to 19:00
Boardwalk ultra-arcade

San Francisco Children's Attractions: Oakland Zoo and Children's Zoo - 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, 94605, California, USA
Tel: +1 510 632 9525
Just across from San Francisco Bay is the charming city of Oakland, which features many popular tourist attractions. In particular, Oakland Zoo is very appealing to children and is home to over 300 animals, birds and reptiles. Top attractions at Oakland Zoo include a children's park, picnic area, wildlife theater, fairground carousel, miniature railway and there is also a children's zoo, where children and adults are able to get close to the animals and stroke them.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

San Francisco Children's Attractions: Children's Fairyland - 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, California, USA, 94610
Tel: +1 510 238 6876
Children's Fairyland is located in the city of Oakland, close to San Francisco. Covering more than 10 acres, this entertainment park has been a popular children's attraction for over 55 years. Highlights include traditional carrousel rides, puppet shows and large displays of characters from well-known children's stories.
Children's attraction open: Winter - Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 16:00
Spring and fall - Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 16:00
Summer: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
Children's attraction admission: charge

San Francisco Children's Attractions: Randall Museum (Science and Nature Museum) - 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, 94114, California, USA
Tel: +1 415 554 9600
San Francisco's Randall Museum is full of exciting and enjoyable activities for children. The museum features many interesting and informative exhibits, including scientific displays, an animal center with friendly animals, such as birds, mice, snakes and lizards, that can be handled, educational workshops and model making workshops for children and adults.
Children's attraction admission: free
Children's attraction open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00

 
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