Member Appreciation Month

A September to Remember for our Members

September 1-30, 2025

Mark your calendar because it’s Member Appreciation Month! You are a valued part of our Oakland Zoo community and we appreciate your support.

What you can look forward to during Member Appreciation Month:

ENJOY ON-SITE OFFERS & DISCOUNTS

Visit us throughout the month of September and enjoy member-exclusive discounts and offers.

Click to learn more about Oakland Zoo Trading Cards!

ENTER TO WIN A BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCE!

We are excited to offer the opportunity for some lucky member families to win Behind the Scenes (BTS) experiences with our animal residents here at Oakland Zoo! During your BTS experience, you may get to see off-exhibit holdings or see animals closer than ever before.

There are four free prize drawings (one drawing per week). Fill out each week’s form for your chance to win! You may enter to win each of the four experiences, but please only submit one entry per membership per weekly drawing. These experiences are pre-scheduled, so check your availability before you enter. Please only enter to win if you are sure you can attend. Minimum age requirements are for human and animal health and safety. Thank you for your understanding. See forms and information below for additional terms & conditions.

          Make enrichment and place on exhibit! Enter to win Sun Bears BTS

          Feed Giraffes and learn about their care! Enter to win Giraffes BTS

          Go behind the scenes for a meet & greet with our Zebras and learn about their care! Enter to win Zebras BTS

          Go behind the scenes to observe a tiger and learn about their care! Enter to win Tigers BTS

SHOP AT THE COLUMBIA EMPLOYEE STORE IN RICHMOND OR UNION CITY AND SAVE BIG!

Oakland Zoo members are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores, September 1 – September 30, 2025 only! See the digital invitation for more information, store locations and hours, and terms & conditions.

What the Employee Store has to offer:

What to bring to access Columbia Employee Store in Richmond or at Union City:

Reach out to RichmondEmployeeStore@columbia.com for additional questions

ENJOY SPECIAL ACCESS TO FLOWER PIANO AT SAN FRANCISCO GARDEN!

September 12 - 21, 2025 at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park 

Celebrate 10 years of Flower Piano at  San Francisco Garden this September 12 - 21! Optimize your experience in the Lounge with priority entry, special performance, premium bars, food from local makers, lounge seating, and flexibility to relax and enjoy all areas of the festival at will. Oakland Zoo Members: Use code FP25OZ for 20% off Lounge tickets at checkout.

Learn more here.

Photo credit: Travis Lange

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