Oakland
California
Oakland Zoo
Mission
Oakland Zoo's mission is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing a quality visitor experience.
About Us:
Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. It is the perfect destination for a day trip with your family. You can learn about wildlife conservation, see amazing animals, or attend one of our many interactive and educational programs.
Recent News
Oakland Zoo Reaches New Heights with Addition of 6th Giraffe
The Zoo welcomes the public to participate in naming the 13-month-old giraffe, who is settling into his new home. Oakland, CA - A new male giraffe is adapting to his home at Oakland Zoo after traveling from Audubon Nature Institute in Louisiana.…
Read More »Oakland Zoo Receives Two Orphan Mountain Lion Cubs
Oakland Zoo Receives Two Orphan Mountain Lion Cubs This morning, two new cub rescues came to Oakland Zoo, becoming the 26th mountain lion rescue for Oakland Zoo’s Rescue and Recovery Program since 2017. Oakland, CA – November 14,…
Read More »Oakland Zoo Giraffe Herd Welcomes New Baby - Kendi
Oakland, CA - Oakland Zoo is celebrating the newest addition to the giraffe herd, starting a new generation and family. After a very long pregnancy (giraffes have a gestation period of 14-16 months), Kijiji (mother) gave birth to her first calf,…
Read More »Oakland Zoo’s African Elephant, Donna, Moves To New Home At The Elephant Sanctuary
Accompanied by an Oakland Zoo veterinarian and primary Animal Care team, and with transport specialists, Donna safely arrived September 13 at the Tennessee sanctuary for elephants Leaving Oakland Zoo on Monday at 1:30PM, African elephant Donna,…
Read More »Oakland Zoo Welcomes New Bundle Of Joy, Birth Of Baby Gibbon
Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest resident, a white-handed gibbon baby, born this past weekend to parents Mei (female, age 12) and Rainier (male, age 11). Animal care staff observed, via live cam, as Mei began laboring at 3 PM on…
Read More »Oakland Zoo Celebrates‘Oaklanders Discount’ First Day Through Measure Y
Oakland, CA – February 8, 2023… Today marks the official launch of an ‘Oaklanders Discount’ on Zoo admission for all Oakland residents. The discount marks the fulfillment of Oakland Zoo’s promise to Oakland residents…
Read More »Oakland Zoo Announces Reopening Date Of February 3, 2023
Oakland, CA – January 30, 2023… After 29 days of closure due to a massive sinkhole resulting from recent rainstorms, Oakland Zoo will now reopen to the public on February 3, 2023. Repairs are now near completion, in collaboration with…
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