Oakland Zoo was established in 1922 and is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the …
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Nov 29, 2024
Loved this zoo. The ride up in the gondola to the top is really lovely and the views of San Fransisco and the bay are breathtaking and so beautiful lit up at night. We went mid-week in November and… Full review by flowerlady64
Sep 25, 2024
A nice way to spend a beautiful afternoon. I enjoy visiting zoos while traveling as there is always something different to see. Although the zoo is nice, I have seen better. The zoo has lots of cha… Full review by 196LindaC
Sep 4, 2024
The Oakland zoo is one of my favorite zoos that I’ve been to. The staff are helpful and the docents know a lot about the animals. The docents carry trading cards with facts about the animals which is… Full review by Riley W
We are thinking of doing my daughters birthday there but keeping it small (12 people maybe). Are the picnic sites busy? I don’t want to spend 250 to rent a site up to 40 people when there will only be 12 of us but would like a place to eat with the fam.
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The Oakland Zoo has lower entrance. You must pay to park. There are picnic tables and a nice children's playground. I do not think you can reserve a table. If you choose to visit the …
The Oakland Zoo has lower entrance. You must pay to park. There are picnic tables and a nice children's playground. I do not think you can reserve a table. If you choose to visit the Zoo the lower entrance has the children'szoo and petting farm. Do not miss the inside reptile room. There are two doors, one child size. The lower entrance showcases otters, giant tortoises, baboons, gibbons, alligators, bats and lemurs. No need to see everything for a birthday party. To recap. 1. Picnic on the grounds once inside the gates but not the zoo, 2. For kids stay low in the children's zoo and they will have great fun.
"Dogs or other pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds or in parking areas." "Individuals with disabilities may bring their service dogs to the Zoo. Download our Service Dog Policy …
"Dogs or other pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds or in parking areas." "Individuals with disabilities may bring their service dogs to the Zoo. Download our Service Dog Policy for more information and a Service Dog Map to better understand where service dogs are allowed within the zoo."
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Do members need to make a reservation to visit the zoo?
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No, as of January 17, 2024, Oakland Zoo members and Friends of the Wild can visit during regular daytime hours without a reservation. Advanced reservations are no...
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