Admission to the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens has been cut to $3 for low-income city residents who show their Medi-Cal or CalFresh cards, Mayor Daniel Lurie said.
The move is part of the mayor’s Family Opportunity Agenda to bring down costs for working families.
“Our world-class arts and culture organizations are here to serve every San Franciscan, not just those who can pay for it,” Lurie said in a press release.
Regular weekday admission to the zoo is $29 for adults, $20 for children ages 2-11, and $24 for seniors. Weekends and holidays are $2 higher.
Besides the cut-rate zoo admission, a city program known as Museums for All offers up to four free or reduced tickets to San Francisco residents who receive public benefits.
To qualify, participants must show an Electronic Benefits Transfer or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residency, such as a driver’s license, student or college ID card, or library card.
Participating institutions include the Asian Art Museum, Cable Car Museum, Conservatory of Flowers, de Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden and Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Walt Disney Family Museum.