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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco · United States  ·  Apes approach zoo entrance

Rise of the Planet of the Apes filmed at San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco. An overhead shot of the apes heading toward the zoo entrance was filmed at the real zoo here.

Where to go

37.733465, -122.501912

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
On screen
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In real life
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Rise of the Planet of the Apes film at San Francisco Zoo?
At 37.733465, -122.501912 in San Francisco. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit San Francisco Zoo?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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