Due to county regulations and in the interest of keeping our guests, staff, volunteers, and animals safe, Arroyo Viejo Creek Cleanups have been canceled through the end of the year. Come volunteer at Oakland Zoo's Arroyo Viejo Creek! Volunteers work on a variety of tasks and all projects are 100% outdoors!
Calling all ghosts, goblins, & witches - join us for Boo at the Zoo! Adapted this year for social distancing, we are extending Boo at the Zoo from a single weekend to an eight-day event. To eliminate crowding and provide all our Halloween guests a safe environment, visitors can participate in a family-friendly ‘pink flamingo scavenger hunt' and receive a pre-stuffed goodie bag. Remember to dress in costume when you visit and tag Oakland Zoo on social media to enter our Halloween costume contest!
As daunting as the environmental challenge is, we all have the ability to make change happen. Want to take the lead and do something inspiring? Become an Earth Agent Family! Earth Agents is a grassroots effort to engage our communities in helping our planet, empowering families with knowledge, tools, and the ability to inspire others in creating healthy habitats.
Hop, dance or stroll on over and join us for a family-friendly event like no other. See our upcoming list and plan to be a part of the fun.
Grab your tent, sleeping bag, your family, and a few friends and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo. This unique program includes dinner, nighttime and morning activities, live animal presentations, s'mores, and a hot morning breakfast! This program is available to all families with children ages 4 and up. If you love nature, the Zoo, camping, and fun then this is the perfect program for you!
Oakland Zoo will be CLOSED December 7 - January 4 due to Alameda County's Stay-At-Home order. If you have tickets to experience Glowfari during our closure, we will reach out via email in the coming weeks to reschedule your current reservation. During closure, it is not possible to book future reservations for Glowfari. Learn more now.
How would you like to see grizzly bears at night? Or hear wolves howling after dark? Oakland Zoo-Fari at the California Trail Clorox Foundation Overnight Experience offers an urban camping experience with after-dark activities, fun, and learning. This program is available to all families with children ages 8 and up. Registration opens March 7th!
Tours are provided to children (ages 5 and up) as well as adults. For our visitors with disabilities or physical challenges, our Docents provide tours with specially-equipped electric carts. Most exhibits and areas of the Zoo are accessible to these tours. Reservations for docent tours must be made 2-3 weeks in advance.
Zoo@Home allows you to experience all the educational opportunities from the comfort of your home! Continue where you left off at school with grade level appropriate activities and lessons. Safely enjoy nature and the outdoors while learning more about local wildlife. Learn all about the zoo animals and ask those questions you've always wondered. Even become a Jr. Zookeeper by creating enrichment for your pets at home. New content added weekly!
Does your little one love animals? ZooKids classes are a great way for children age 4-5 to have a fun and educational adventure at the zoo. Each program includes a mini zoo tour, craft, games, animal close-up, and snack.