Advanced ticket reservations required. For more information please visit our Tickets page.
Member Early Entry (no reservations required) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
General Entry: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Member Afternoons (no reservations required) 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
9:30 am–5:15 pm (last ride up)
Included with park admission
11:00 am–5:30 pm
(last tickets sold at 5:15)
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am-4:00 pm
11:00 am–3:30 pm
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Member Early Entry (no reservations required): 9:00 am–10:00 am
General Entry: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Member Afternoons (no reservations required) 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
9:30 am–5:15 pm (last ride up)
Included with park admission
11:00 am–5:30 pm
(last tickets sold at 5:15)
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am–4:00 pm
11:00 am–3:30 pm
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
7/15 Early Closure for Friends of the Wild Event
(Last entry 12:30pm)
11/24 Thanksgiving Day
12/24 Early Closure for Christmas Eve (3pm)
12/25 Christmas Day
Under 2
Ages 2–14
Ages 15–64
Ages 65–75
Ages 76 and over
Car parking fee
Bus parking fee
Free
$20.00
$24.00
$20.00
Free
$10.00
$15.00
Under 2
Ages 2–14
Ages 15–64
Ages 65–75
Ages 76 and over
Car parking fee
Bus parking fee
Free
$15.00
$19.00
$15.00
Free
$10.00
$15.00
Under 2
Ages 2–14
Ages 15–64
Ages 65–75
Ages 76 and over
Car parking fee
Bus parking fee
Free
$16.00
$20.00
$16.00
Free
$10.00
$15.00
Parking at the Zoo costs $10 per vehicle for General Admission guests. Parking is free for Oakland Zoo Members.
We encourage guests to purchase (GA) or reserve (Members) parking online, in advance, while purchasing or reserving admission tickets.
Upon arrival, you will be asked to present your pre-purchased or pre-reserved parking ticket. If you do not have a parking ticket when you arrive, you will be directed to the Zoo’s Lower Entrance to purchase or reserve parking.
We encourage our guests to alleviate traffic and parking challenges around the Zoo by taking public transportation or ride-share services.
Oakland Zoo features a variety of dining opportunities for the entire family. In addition to the food options inside the Zoo, visitors are welcome to use the picnic tables and benches, or sprawl out in the meadow. Alcohol is not permitted at the zoo. For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws.
Military members and veterans can save 25% on adult/child/senior general admission daytime tickets purchased for themselves and their immediate family members (i.e. spouse, child, parent, sibling). You will be required to show military ID or some other proof of affiliation along with your tickets at the main entrance.
Visit our regular daytime general admission ticket webstore, select the tickets you want at full price, then enter discount code OZMIL0722 on the Cart page.
There is no military discount on memberships or special events.
Oakland Zoo's app features an interactive map, event news, planning info, and more. Download our app for Apple or Android.
Oakland Zoo welcomes individuals with disabilities and is committed to ensuring that the Zoo grounds, facilities and programs are accessible to all visitors. Although some of our pathways are steep and may be challenging, Oakland Zoo is wheelchair accessible. Download an ADA Accessibility Map of the Zoo. If you would like to make a reservation for a private cart-driven tour of the Zoo, please email our reservations associate. Reservation availability is limited, so please contact us at least two weeks in advance of your visit.
Private cart-driven tour : $35.00
Strollers, Wheelchairs, and Electric Mobility Scooters are available for rent at the Gift Shop located by the Main Entrance.
Single Stroller: $9.00*
Double Stroller: $11.00*
Wheelchair : $15.00*
Electronic Mobility Scooters: $30* - A valid driver's license is required for rental of any electric mobility scooter.
*All Rentals are first come, first served.
Individuals with disabilities may bring their service dogs to the Zoo. Download our Service Dog Policy for more information and a Service Dog Map to better understand where service dogs are allowed within the zoo.
Dogs or other pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds or in parking areas.
The direct route to Oakland Zoo, Line 46, is temporarily suspended. Line 46L is available on weekdays only, which drops off right outside the Zoo on Mountain Blvd. & Golf Links Rd. This line stops outside Oakland Zoo hourly, roughly between 6:45am and 8:00pm. For exact times please visit the 46L Line schedule page on AC Transit's website.
*Be advised, there is a half-mile walk from our main gate to the entrance of the Zoo. If assistance is required, please consult with the Public Safety staff located at the main gate. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities.
Oakland Zoo
(510) 632-9525
Mail: P.O. Box 5238 Oakland, CA 94605
Visit: 9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA 94605
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