Planning Your Visit

Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. General information number: 510-632-9525.

General Info

about.jpgThe Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936.

Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals.

 
Admission

AgeGeneral AdmissionGroups >12
(Reservation, Deposit Required)
Groups >12
(Without Reservation)

Children:
Under  2 

$0

$0

$0

 

Children:
Ages 2-14

$7.50

$5.50

$6.25

 

Adults:    Ages 15-54

$11.00

$7.50

$8.50

 

Seniors:
Ages 55+

$7.50

$5.50

$6.25

 
   
 Parking  

Cars

$6.00

 Buses  $10.00


For groups of 12 or more (or any size group of disabled persons), the discount admission is $5.50 for students and $7.50 for adults, with reservations. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of your Zoo visit in order to receive the stated discount, please, no exceptions.

 
Directions

The Oakland Zoo is located at
9777 Golf Links Rd
Oakland, CA 94605

For information on taking public transportation to the Oakland Zoo:

 

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