who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Delivers educational programming SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceOffers docent-led education and informational services throughout the zoo to enhance visitor learning and engagement.
- Operates public zoo and gardens SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceManages a 100-acre urban zoo and gardens on the Pacific Coast, open daily to the public, featuring over 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals as well as native and foreign plant species.
- Provides on-site visitor services and infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceOperates a public parking lot with two entrances and one exit, and offers five free electric vehicle charging stations (three Tesla, two universal) for visitors.
- Provides public access and admission programs SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceOffers daily admission to the zoo with general hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and provides discounted or reduced admission through programs like Museums for All (EBT/SNAP), Muni rider discounts, and San Francisco resident partnerships.
- Runs species conservation and repopulation programs SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceEngages in conservation efforts focused on repopulating native species such as the California bald eagle and rare amphibian and reptile species.
- Supports visitor navigation and accessibility SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYdirect serviceProvides multiple navigation tools for visitors, including downloadable PDF maps (including in Spanish), the “Snap-A-Map” photo-sign system, and digital access enhancements to replace paper maps and improve accessibility.