This behind-the-scenes tour will take you through a facility designed to accommodate all current and future animals at Oakland Zoo, from small birds to large tigers and grizzly bears. It features radiology and surgical suites, a small laboratory, a pharmacy, wide transportation docks, and LEED Gold certification.
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. (Participants age 5-17 must be accompanied by adult chaperone)
Maximum of 15 participants per tour.
Tours are available select Wednesdays and Saturdays and begin promptly at 10:00am. September 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30. 2023 | October 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 2023 | November 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 2023 | December 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 2023 | January 3, 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 31, 2024 | February 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2024 | March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 2024
Tour fees: Members: $20 per person / Non-members: $25 per person
All participants must show proof of Covid vaccination at time of the tour.
Parking and Zoo Admission must be purchased separately.