Friends of the Wild ensure the health and well-being of Oakland Zoo’s animals, enable meaningful community access and education, and fortify our conservation work locally and globally. These donors enjoy our most generous benefits, including free daytime admission for four adults and four children that is transferable to friends and family, with no advance reservations required. Membership starts at $1,000.
If renewing a Friends of the Wild membership, please complete your donation here. We will connect your gift to your existing donor record and renew the membership at the corresponding level.
$1,000—$2,499
$2,500—$4,999
$5,000—$9,999
$10,000—$24,999
$25,000 and Up
$1,000—$2,499
$2,500—$4,999
$5,000—$9,999
$10,000—$24,999
$25,000 and Up
Transferable membership with no advance reservations required for four adults, age 18 or older, and up to four children, age 17 and younger; can be used by any four adults and children in your absence
Year round
Year round
Memorial Day–Labor Day
Gift shop
ZooCamp
Education programs
Special event tickets
Exclusive stories about the impact of your giving
Annual recognition in Oakland Zoo's Impact Report
Previews and special experiences
Friends of the Wild receptions
Tour opportunity for up to four people
Behind-the-scenes animal experience opportunity for up to six people
Invitation to lunch for two people
Hosted by Oakland Zoo’s CEO or other executive leader(s)
Exclusive benefits, personalized to your interests
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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