The African Savannah is a focal point of the Zoo. Its central location between the Tigers and Lions makes the Savannah an easily accessible meeting point for families with excellent viewing opportunities for a variety of species.

In 2001, the Oakland Zoo completed construction of a lush, tropical rainforest area in the central part of the Zoo. This habitat, complete with naturalistic rockwork, vines, climbing structures and lush foliage, houses a number of animals including our beautiful pair of Tigers in their spacious habitat. A mural spans the trail leading from the Tiger viewing area through the Yellow Anaconda's habitat and ends with the Blue & Yellow Macaws.

The Oakland Zoo celebrated the Grand Opening of the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo on July 16, 2005. This four acre exhibit, located within the Oakland Zoo, is part zoo, part children's museum and part playground. Designed to be a fanciful world of discovery, the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo encourages children to learn through exploration and play.

In the coming years, the Oakland Zoo is embarking on several transformational projects that will further the Zoo's commitments to animal care, education, and conservation.

The Clorox Wildlife Theater is located in the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo. This ampitheater is used for a variety of programs including: ZooCamp activities, ZooSchool Discovery programs, live animal presentations, Overnight tours, and special presentations for other Zoo wide events.