I would have never thought to go to the Oakland zoo - however when I got 2 tickets after booking a deal with Travelzoo for the Plaza hotel - we decided to check it out. We went in the morning right after opening and it really felt like our own zoo. The kids loved how active the animals were and... More

We are members and take hour to two hour visits almost weekly. Membership is well worth the price and they have lots of extras available to members such as members only nights and early entry during summer months... We can be in and out before there are really any people at the zoo. More

Took my 10 yr old daughter and 1 yr old son . It was a weekend so busy but we did get to see everything , the sky ride was awesome but a bit to near the lions for my liking . Food was much better than I expected , sweet potato fries only $3.75 , and a teriyaki chicken... More

The zoo is very well maintained and the animal exhibits were well done. Love this Zoo.... good for the entire family! Have gone here several times.... More

I'm still conflicted about keeping animals in zoos, but admit I took my own children to the Oakland Zoo very often when they were little. It's a manageable size, well-tended and seems as if the animals are well-treated. They've got nice grounds for picnicking too. More

I needed to plan more time in our itinerary to stroll. There were many more animals to see than near my small town back home. More

This is a wonderful zoo. The best in Northern California. The animal habitats here are realistic, spacious, and lovely. Great children's zoo area... It's very large. The chair lift/gondola ride provides a beautiful aerial view of the zoo from above, and also of the San Francisco Bay in the distance below. More

Ok a bit biased since I grew up around here. There was a day that the Oakland Zoo was among the nations 5 worst. I remember those days-not pretty, but it was what is was...and then there was a massive transformation. New larger exhibits, new children's zoo, new animals and now the Oakland Zoo is now considered one of the... More

Oakland Zoo is a good size for kids to enjoy without getting too tried. It is well kept and the animals look healthy. Easy to walk to most animals and one gets to watch the animals from pretty close. Good spots for picnic. Also has some good rides for the kids. More