Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is the perfect destination for a day trip with your family. Learn about wildlife conservation, see amazing animals, or attend one of our many interactive and educational programs.
Animals
Oakland Zoo is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. Explore the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Click on the links below to learn new things about our animals. After reading about them, come on out and see the animals in person at the Oakland Zoo!
Explore the Zoo:
Learn about animals that live in the Rain Forest. Take a trip through Oakland Zoo's African Village. See what the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo has to offer for the kids! Oakland Zoo has a variety of areas for you to explore!
- African Savannah
- Rain Forest
- Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo
- WildLife Theater
- Rides Area
- California Project
History:
The Oakland Zoo has been serving the community since 1922 in locations all across Oakland, finally settling in Knowland Park. Learn about our history and our success in growing the Zoo from a small personal collection to the gem of the East Bay.
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