Advanced ticket reservations required. For more information please visit our Tickets page.
General Entry: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Member Afternoons: 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
(No reservations required)
10:00 am–2:30 pm (last ride up)
Gondola line closes at 2:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Last tickets sold at 3:30 pm
Train line closes at 3:30 pm
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am-4:00 pm
11:00 am–3:00 pm
11:00 am-3:30 pm (Friday-Sunday only)
General Entry: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Member Afternoons: 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
(No reservations required)
10:00 am–2:30 pm (last ride up)
Gondola line closes at 2:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Last tickets sold at 3:30 pm
Train line closes at 3:30 pm
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am–4:00 pm
11:00 am–3:00 pm
11:00 am–3:30 pm (Friday-Sunday only)
Under 2
Ages 2–14
Ages 15–64
Ages 65–75
Ages 76 and over
Parking fee made in advance
Parking fee at entry
Free
$20.00
$24.00
$20.00
Free
$12.00
$15.00
11/23
Zoo closed for Thanksgiving
12/24
Zoo closes early (3:00 pm) for Christmas Eve
12/25
Zoo closed for Christmas
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 $12 per vehicle for General Admission guests when purchased in advance. Parking passes purchased at entry are $15. Parking is free for Oakland Zoo Members.
We encourage General Admission guests to purchase parking online, in advance, while purchasing admission tickets.
Upon arrival, General Admission guests will be asked to present their pre-purchased 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.
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 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. Outside alcohol is not permitted to be brought the zoo. For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws.
Oakland residents, please enjoy a 25% discount on admission, made possible by Measure Y. Thank you for your support!
To receive this discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Oakland Resident Discount Tickets. Proof of residency required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There is no Oakland Resident Discount on memberships or special events.
Teachers* receive $4 off regular-priced daytime admission tickets to the Zoo, year-round. Teachers from any U.S. region are eligible, and tickets must be reserved online through our website. This discount can also be applied to one personal guest per teacher, per visit, during your purchase transaction.
To receive this discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Teacher Discount.
*Teachers of TK-12 students only. Teachers can be from any U.S. state or region, and must present proof of current employment (e.g., teacher staff ID card, verification from school administrator on official letterhead, recent paystub).
In honor of their service, Oakland Zoo is pleased to offer active-duty military personnel, spouses of active-duty military personnel, and veterans a discount on daytime admission.
To receive this discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Military & Veteran Discount Tickets. Proof of active duty or veteran status required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There is no Military/Veteran discount on memberships or special events.
Oakland Zoo participates in the AZA reciprocal membership program, giving 50% off daytime admission to members of partner organizations including San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Zoo, CuriOdyssey, and Lindsay Wildlife Experience. For a full list of partners, please see our Reciprocity List.
To receive the discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Reciprocal Member Tickets. Proof of active membership at your home zoo/aquarium required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There are no reciprocal benefits for Oakland Zoo 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.
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.
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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