1. Zoos really need room, and the peninsula barely has it. The SD Wild Animal Park is even better than the SD Zoo (which is recognized as world class). 2. For decades, the people who live in San Diego have taken great pride in their zoo. You overrate the sophistication, wealth, and influence of SF animal lovers. read more
All in all, I really, truly enjoyed my experience at the San Francisco Zoo. It was definitely better than I thought and definitely worth my ~$20 for admission. If you are looking for a solid zoo to visit in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Zoo is a viable option. read more
The two big advantages of living in San Diego over San Francisco is the weather and the cost of living. You can get much more for your money in San Diego. If you took the same amount of money and went to both cities you would live a lot more comfortably in San Diego that in San Francisco. read more