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Oakland Zoo: Traveler Reviews

9777 Golf Links Road off Interstate 580, Oakland, CA 94605
510- 632-9525
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Ranked #3 of 42 attractions in Oakland
Type: Zoos
Traveler Description: The Oakland Zoo is a great family/children's zoo. It's located in a nice hilly/tree area which has made a great habitat for the animals they have... more »
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34 reviews 34 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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“In town for a veterinary conference”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012 via mobile

We had a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo, and everyone was so wonderful! The caretakers are kind, knowledgeable, and in-tune with the animals. The animals seem very well cared-for and content. I loved the tortoises and the sky bucket ride!

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Oakland, CA
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4 attraction reviews
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“Better than SF”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This zoo is great. Located in the hills of Oakland, you can see tigers, bugs, snakes, bats, and lions. My favorite are the primates.

It's not depressing like the SF Zoo.

Visited June 2012
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Danville, California, United States
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“Fun with Children”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

I have been tere many times. With my children and with my childrens class. A great size not to big. Love the train ride

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Lafayette, California
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“Reawakening!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

I first came to the zoo as an infant - then as a young adult and when I became and adult I brought my favorite "little people" - wow - it has evolved and I'm so proud that my hometown of Oakland has so much to offer as such a rich experience for youngsters and their elders alike.

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Castro Valley, California
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“Family friendly Zoo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

The zoo is located in the Oakland hills and is really spacious. The animal enclosures are spacious and the animals are obviously well-cared for. I have bought family memberships because you recoup the cost very quickly. I have also sent my grandkids to the Summer camp and they had a blast.

Visited August 2012
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