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Oakland Zoo in Oakland, California features multiple themed areas where visitors walk through exhibits to observe animals including African lions, Grant's zebras, dromedary camels, hamadryas baboons, and various bird species across the African Savanna, California Trail, Tropical Rainforest, Wild Australia, and Parrott Plaza sections. The zoo includes a Children's Zoo area and a gondola station serving the lower zoo grounds. Visitors can ride the zoo's attractions, with members purchasing unlimited rides wristbands for $15 or discounted ride ticket books offering 16 tickets for $45. Oakland Zoo offers admission discounts for Oakland residents through Measure Y, senior tickets at 10 percent off adult rates, child tickets at 15 percent off adult rates, USA military and veterans, teachers, and members of partner AZA organizations who receive 50 percent off daytime admission. According to oaklandzoo.org, members also receive a 10 percent discount on Glowfari admission through January 31.
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Hours: 9:30am–2:00pm
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3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
July 9, 2026News
Oakland Zoo has welcomed a new female tiger as part of a big cat transfer, continuing its decades-long commitment to big cat rescue and care.
“Oakland Zoo Welcomes New Female Tiger”
August 7, 2026News
The Oakland Zoo has successfully cared for five tigers following their rescue and transfer from a private facility, according to aza.org.
“Oakland Zoo has successfully transferred and cared for five tigers following their abandonment”
Oct 17 – Nov 1Season
Halloween activities take place on weekends throughout the event period. Families can enjoy seasonal festivities at the zoo during October and early November.
“Join us for Halloween activities on the weekends from Oct. 17-Nov. 1”
“Child tickets are 15% off an Adult ticket.”
“Senior tickets are 10% off an Adult ticket.”
Discounted admission for Oakland resident adults (Age 15-64). Proof of residency required at entry, limit 4 adults per household.
“Oakland residents, please enjoy this discounted rate on admission, made possible by Measure Y.”
Book of 16 ride tickets at discounted price
“Discounted ticket books available at $45 for 16 tickets.”
Unlimited access to all rides for Oakland Zoo Members
“$15 for Oakland Zoo Members. Discounted ticket books available at $45 for 16 tickets.”
Unlimited access to all rides for Oakland Zoo Members
“$15 for Oakland Zoo Members. Discounted ticket books available at $45”
Unlimited access to all rides for Oakland Zoo Members
“$15 for Oakland Zoo Members. Discounted ticket books available”
Oakland Zoo offers year-round discounts for Oakland residents, teachers, USA military/veterans, and reciprocal members of partner zoos and aquariums.
“Oakland residents receive a discount on all daytime admission tickets, made possible by Measure Y.”
Oakland Zoo members receive a discount on Glowfari admission
“Oakland Zoo members will receive a 10% discount for Glowfari admission.”
Members of partner AZA organizations receive 50% off daytime admission
“Oakland Zoo participates in the AZA reciprocal membership program, giving 50% off daytime admission to members of partner organizations”
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