Purchase General Admission Tickets to the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, California!

Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals.

There is so much to explore at the Oakland Zoo. Maybe you want to visit a particular animal or play in the Children's Zoo. Perhaps you want to buy a snack from the Café and eat in the Meadow. Or maybe you want to ride the train or the rollercoaster.

Hours
Winter Hours: Starting September 8, 2015

Zoo Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Select Holidays: 10:00am - 4:00pm
December 25: Closed

"Walk in the Wild". The Zoo is also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day so staff may spend the holidays with their families. *Hours are subject to change without notice..SkyAuction recommends you contact the Zoo directly prior to attending.

Rules, Restrictions, and Closures
The Zoo is open to the public year round except for Saturday, June 27,2015 (annual fundraiser), Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you have questions about Zoo policy please review the General Information, Rules, and Restrictions page before visiting. In the event of inclement weather, the Zoo may be forced to close. Call (510) 632-9525 to reach the General Zoo Information line.