Wikimedia Commons · San Francisco Zoo · Public domainThe San Francisco Zoo's civic record is one of planning and oversight. A 1998 Planning Commission motion certifies the final EIR for the Zoological Gardens Master Plan, noting it would demolish the Aviary, Lion House and Pachyderm House in a potential zoo historic district. A 1995 Public Works infrastructure master plan sets out water and utility improvements. The Budget Analyst's January 2000 performance audit, reviewed by a 2003 select committee, identifies about $4.53 million that could be reallocated under Zoological Society management. Records under the historic name Fleishhacker Zoo, from 1929 and 1965, describe its founding and growth. The zoo is operated by the Recreation and Park Department, whose FY2025 budget line totals about $250M.
Operated by the Recreation & Parks — department budget $250.4M, 2,161 staff citywide (FY2025), not this place’s own.
The 6 documents behind the summary above, held at the Internet Archive — Democracy’s Library plus IA’s San Francisco Public Library partnership scans. Every link opens the scanned page with the match highlighted.
- San Francisco Zoological Gardens master plan : final environmental impact report · 1998 ↗
The 1998 Planning Commission motion certifying the Zoological Gardens Master Plan final EIR, which flagged demolition of the Aviary, Lion House and Pachyderm House in a potential zoo historic district.
San Francisco (Calif.). Planning DeptInternet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans - San Francisco Zoological Gardens : infrastructure master plan : final report · 1995 ↗
A 1995 Public Works infrastructure master plan for the zoo, covering potable, groundwater and reclaimed-water systems and construction-cost estimates.
San Francisco (Calif.). Dept. of Public Works,Kennedy/Jenks Consultants,AGS, Inc,San Francisco Zoological SocietyInternet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans
- Meeting agenda · 2003 ↗
A 2003 Zoo Audit Select Committee agenda taking up the Budget Analyst's performance audit of the San Francisco Zoo.
San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors. Zoo Audit Select CommitteeInternet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans
- Annual report · 1965 ↗
A 1965 Recreation and Park annual report's zoo division section, noting growing attendance, a new giraffe barn, and the Zoological Society's concession contract.
San Francisco (Calif.). Recreation and Park DeptInternet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans
- Performance audit of the San Francisco Zoo · 2000 ↗
The Budget Analyst's January 2000 performance audit of the zoo — 15 findings, 75 recommendations — identifying about $4.53 million for reallocation, under Zoological Society management.
San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors. Budget Analyst,San Francisco (Calif.). Board of SupervisorsInternet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans - San Francisco municipal record · 1929 ↗
A 1929 municipal record recounting the founding of Fleishhacker Zoo and its original animal collection under director George Bistany.
Internet Archive — San Francisco Public Library partnership scans
City budget & payments: SF Controller open data (budget, vouchers, contracts) · Historical documents: Internet Archive — SFPL partnership scans + Democracy's Library
