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Do you need reservations to go to the Oakland Zoo?
Member reservations and ticket purchases are required in advance. Members are required to reserve timed tickets for entry before 2pm. Members can visit after 2pm without a reservation. For current Zoo Hours, including when the entrance closes and when the Zoo is cleared, please visit our Hours & Pricing page.
How long can you stay at Oakland Zoo?
We usually spend 3 or 4 hours there. over a year ago. The zoo itself is comparatively small. I’d suggest about 3-4 hours total, depending on how long you stay in each section or whether the kids want to ride the rides.
How long does it take to walk through Oakland Zoo?
In any case he’s why I love Oakland Zoo. 1) It’s fairly compact compared to SF. That means less tiresome for you and getting to everything. 2) Doable in 2/2.5 hours.
Is Oakland Zoo open during Covid?
Oakland Zoo is reopening to the public on February 3rd (for daytime visits). Our online reservations / ticketing system for daytime reservations will be live on Tuesday February 2 @ 12:00 pm PST. Tickets will not be available for booking / purchase until then.
Can you bring your own food to Oakland Zoo?
Yes you can! In addition to the food options inside the Zoo, visitors are welcome to bring their own food and use the picnic tables and benches, sprawl out in the meadow, or rent one of our picnic sites. Alcohol is not permitted at the zoo.
How long is the gondola ride at Oakland Zoo?
four-minute
Gondola. Our ADA-accessible, all-electric, eight-passenger gondolas transport guests on a four-minute ride, from the main Zoo, up and over the rolling hills of Knowland Park to California Trail.
Can I bring my own food to Oakland Zoo?
Can I bring my own stroller to Oakland Zoo?
A unique trait of Oakland Zoo is that it’s built into the landscape of the Oakland Hills. Keep your eyes open because you might even stumble upon secret trails throughout the zoo. Because of its size, if your kiddos burn energy fast, be sure to bring a stroller or rent one there (single stroller $7; double $9).
Can you bring backpacks into Oakland Zoo?
Yes, just no straws or lids like on fast food cups.
Does Oakland Zoo sell alcohol?
Oakland Zoo now has its very own beer and it’s available only at the zoo. Taking Action For Wildlife is as simple as having a beer – Town Zoo beer to be exact! Town Zoo is a beer with a cause created in collaboration with Ale Industries. This 5.10% Alc/Vol Kölsch Style Ale is light, crisp, and refreshing.
How much is the gondola ride at the Oakland Zoo?
The Gondola ride is free. There is also a Sky Ride (seats 2-3) that goes past the African Veldt and part of the African Savanna.
How much is the Oakland Zoo gondola ride?
First, a trip to the zoo for two adults who drove will already run you $54 right off the bat, because admission is $22 per person and it’s $10 to park. (While the ski-lift-esque Sky Ride that goes over the bison pen costs $3, the gondola to the Landing Cafe is free.)