Oakland Zoo
The zoo combines African and tropical species with the California Trail, where bears, wolves, condors, bison, and human land-use stories frame local conservation.
Artwork inspired by Chiura Obata
The zoo combines African and tropical species with the California Trail, where bears, wolves, condors, bison, and human land-use stories frame local conservation. Aerial transit makes the East Bay geography part of the visit. Three anchors prevent a superficial visit: founded is 1922, area is 100 acres, and region is East Bay.
Ride the gondola early to California Trail, then compare native-species interpretation with one global habitat lower on the hill. Advance reservations are required, the gondola closes in wind, parking is paid, and steep grades affect route choices. The productive comparison is between California Trail and gondola, with condor recovery supplying the evidence that changes how the whole place reads.
- Founded
- 1922
- Area
- 100 acres
- Region
- East Bay
Quick guide
- Orient from
- Ride the gondola early to California Trail, then compare native-species interpretation with one global habitat lower on the hill.
- Follow the evidence
- Compare California Trail with gondola, then use condor recovery to test what the site is trying to communicate.
Know before you go
- Orient from
- Ride the gondola early to California Trail, then compare native-species interpretation with one global habitat lower on the hill.
- Follow the evidence
- Compare California Trail with gondola, then test that reading against condor recovery.
- Place in context
- Founded: 1922; Area: 100 acres; Region: East Bay
- Plan the arrival
- For Oakland Zoo, use the visitor entrance at 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605. Before visiting Oakland Zoo, review timed admission, parking or transit, scheduled programs, and.
Good to know
Advance reservations are required, the gondola closes in wind, parking is paid, and steep grades affect route choices.
Notice these
- California Trail
- gondola
- condor recovery