Oh, Baby!

Meet Brand-New Gibbon Joon

Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, and Witches

Boo at the Zoo, October 1 - October 29

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Upcoming Events

Member Appreciation Month

Mark your calendar because it’s Member Appreciation Month! You are a valued part of our Oakland Zoo community and we appreciate your support.

September 1-30, 2023

Toss the Tusk

Do you have items made from endangered animals and don't know what to do with them? Drop it off at the Zoo during this event! Items will be used by California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services officials for training to combat the Illegal Wildlife Trade.

October 7, 2023

All Ages

News from the Zoo

Oakland Zoo’s African Elephant, Donna, Moves to New Home at The Elephant Sanctuary

Oakland Zoo Welcomes New Bundle of Joy, Birth of Baby Gibbon

Oakland Zoo Mourns Loss of African Elephant, Lisa, Age 46

Oakland Zoo Celebrates ‘Oaklanders Discount’ First Day Through Measure Y

Oakland Zoo Announces Extended Closure Due to Major Sinkhole Damage Caused by Rain

Watch Live Streams from Our Animal Cams

Grizzly Bear Cam

Mountain lion Cam