Special Tours

Docent-led tours for ages 5 and up are temporarily unavailable. Please click here to make a school field trip reservation.

About Tours

Walking Tours

• For ages 5 years and older (the tours can be too lengthy and in-depth for very young children)
• Tour Length: 1.5 hours
• Admission Fees: Please see the Oakland Zoo Admission page for detailed information.
• Additional cost for Walking Tour: 1-20 people = $35.00 / 21-40 people = $55.00
• Group Discounts: Discount available for groups of 12 or more with advance reservations.

Docent Cart Tours

• For ages 5 years and older (the tours can be too lengthy and in-depth for very young children).
• Tour Length: 1.5 hours
• Capacity: 5 people
• Admission Fees: Please see the Oakland Zoo Admission page for detailed information.
• Additional cost for Cart Tour: 1-5 people = $35.00
• Please note: These tours are for visitors with disabilities or physical challenges. Most exhibits and areas of the Zoo are accessible on the cart tour.

Reservations

When to Book

Our programs are very popular, so we recommend that you fax or email your request 2-3 weeks in advance of the date you would like to reserve. We cannot accommodate requests for bookings less than two weeks prior to the event.

Please note: Docent Tours are not available during the months of April, May, and June.

How to Book

Please complete the Docent Tour Request Form and email it to our Reservations Associate at EducationReservations@oaklandzoo.orgor fax it to 510-729-7324.

Payment

Payment of tour fees is required at the time of reservation. Admission fees can be paid upon arrival for your tour. Zoo admission must be paid before the tour begins and your receipt must be shown to your tour leader.

Cancellations

Please note that once you register and pay your tour fee, we will not be able to provide refunds for cancellations.

Questions?

For more information please call(510) 632-9525 x220 or email the Education Reservations Associate.