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Oakland Zoo, Oakland, CA

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Oakland Zoo

A wildlife zoo in Oakland's Grass Valley neighborhood, run by a conservation nonprofit and home to hundreds of animals.

9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605 · Oakland, CA

About Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo sits in the Grass Valley neighborhood of Oakland and has operated since 1922. It is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a nonprofit focused on wildlife conservation. The zoo houses more than 850 native and exotic animals and belongs to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visitors can view animals, use a gondola for transit, and watch live animal webcams online. General admission generally requires advance, time-specific reservations, and ticket prices shift with the booking date.

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