Woodward's Gardens, Amusement park and zoo in Mission District, San Francisco, US
This four-acre recreational facility combined a museum, art gallery, zoo, and aquarium between Mission and Valencia Streets in San Francisco.
Robert B. Woodward, who accumulated wealth during the 1849 Gold Rush, established this entertainment complex on May 1, 1866, operating until 1891.
The gardens housed extensive collections totaling 75,000 objects, including art pieces, animal exhibits, and scientific specimens for public education.
Visitors paid twenty-five cents admission to access multiple attractions, including shaded areas, lakes, waterfalls, conservatories, swings, and carousels.
The facility maintained Monarch, one of California's last captured wild grizzly bears, attracting over 20,000 visitors during its debut in November 1889.
Location: San Francisco
Official opening: May 1, 1866
GPS coordinates: 37.76800,-122.42100
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:17
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