Special Events
Special Events
Boo at the Zoo
Win great prizes at our in-person costume contest! Coming in October
California Trail Discovery Experience
Earth Day
Celebrate the planet at the Zoo in April!
Glowfari
Returning in November!
Toss the Tusk
[FALL 2026] Give back your exotic wildlife products to help combat the Illegal Wildlife Trade!
Wings Over Kenya
[OCT 2026, FEB 2027, OCT 2027] Join Oakland Zoo staff for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Kenya.
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