Species and Habitats

Oakland Zoo works to protect, maintain and restore natural ecosystems, to enhance biodiversity and prevent the loss of species. On Zoo grounds and alongside our conservation partners working both locally and globally, we support habitat restoration, sustainable land use, and the creation of greenbelts and wildlife corridors that help humans and our wild neighbors share space and thrive. These efforts benefit our communities, our planet, and the countless species that depend on complex ecosystems.

Oakland Zoo also supports conservation programs that protect and restore vulnerable species and ensure sustainable wild populations, by building alliances, deploying staff expertise, and providing funding. The Zoo actively participates in legislative efforts to protect wildlife and wild places, and to create long-term safeguards for them.