African Savanna Exhibit at the San Francisco Zoo

The dramatic three-acre, mixed-species African Savanna exhibit brings animals closer to the public than ever before. Entering through a covered passageway, visitors emerge within the Savanna to be surrounded by giraffe, zebra, kudu and duiker; all living together. Many African bird species including the crowned crane, ostrich, and Marabou Stork also share this open-landscaped setting. Activities that usually take place behind-the-scenes have been brought forward, allowing the visitor for the first time to view how keepers care for the animals. The exhibit, lushly planted to reflect the beauty and diversity of the savanna environment, was designed to give the animals room to interact and move about.

Within the exhibit, the African Aviary houses several critically endangered species of birds as well as one of the smallest antelopes - the dik-dik. Nearby, at the Coulter Family Acacia Plaza, visitors can watch and even participate in giraffe feedings at scheduled times.

At the South Savanna Overlook, you can make a donation to support the Laikipia Predator Project. For more information, click here.

From the African Savanna, a pathway links visitors directly to the Gorilla Preserve where they can experience Africa's largest primate.