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Oakland Zoo

PlayOakland, East Bay4.6/5

About This Place

A beautiful hillside zoo with over 850 native and exotic animals. The California Trail features grizzly bears, wolves, and condors. The Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo has a barn, rides, and a nature play area.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weekday mornings, animals are most active early

Parking

Free parking lot. Can fill up on weekends by 11am.

Tips

Take the gondola to the California Trail for amazing views. The children's zoo area is worth spending extra time in.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

zooanimalsgondolanaturechildren-zoo
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Location

Oakland, East BayGet Directions

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