We are excited and eager to offer Bay Area families a safe place for recreation and education. In compliance with the State and Alameda County Public Health Departments, we are continuing to implement all ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols put in place to protect the health of our guests, staff, and animals.
Advanced ticket reservations required. For more information please visit our Tickets page.
Entry: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
(Members early access 9:00 am)
9:30 am–5:15 pm (last ride up)
Included with park admission
11:00 am–5:00 pm
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Entry: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
(Members early access 9:00 am)
9:30 am–5:15 pm (last ride up)
Included with park admission
11:00 am–5:00 pm
(in Children's Zoo)
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Zoo closes early (3pm) on Christmas Eve
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 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.
Due to the COVID pandemic, we are not able to honor group reservations at this time.
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.
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
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.
Strollers and Wheelchairs are available for rent at the Gift Shop.
Single Stroller: $9.00*
Double Stroller: $11.00*
*A $10.00 security deposit is required for each rental. The deposit is refundable upon return of the rental with original payment receipt.
Wheelchair : $15.00*
*A $20.00 security deposit is required for each wheelchair. The deposit is refundable upon return of the rental with original payment receipt.
All Rentals are first come, first served.
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.