It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week and we can’t say enough wonderful things about the Oakland Zoo volunteers! From Docents to Teen Wild Guides to Animal Care Volunteers, we recognize and cherish your contributions 🙏
Want to get involved?
www.oaklandzoo.org/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities
Our vet team doesn’t just care for rescued mountain lion cubs like Crimson & Clover, they give regular TLC to our 3 resident mountain lions too, including Silverado, who recently visited the OZ vet hospital for a checkup.
#VetTales Friday
Tumbili wins this #TongueOutTuesday 👅
📸: Keeper Lovesong
Heads up guests: due to weather, the gondola and California
Trail will be closed today, Sunday 4/12.
If you have reservations to visit today, you'll receive an email with options to keep or alter your plans.
Rainer gibbon 📸: Darrell Lavin
Oakland Zoo is the BEST place to grow up or enjoy as a grown-up! Join today to discover which animals you connect with most and SAVE 10%!
Become a member now using promo code 26SPB2.
Offer valid online only through 5/15/2026 at Dual level or higher.
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Arroyo gray wolf smiling
Arroyo gray wolf smiling
Arroyo gray wolf smiling
Arroyo really said 😊➡️😀➡️🙂
📸: Keeper Kelly
Happy Easter from Maggie giraffe 🦒 , Cambria black bear 🐻 , Briar mountain lion 🐱, and everyone here at Oakland Zoo 🐣
We're honoring the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall today! Her legendary conservation work inspires people everywhere to make a difference—one small action at a time.
What positive change will you start today for Jane Goodall Day? 🌍🐵🌱💕
Tumbili is getting adventurous and exploring on his own more, but Nonami is always nearby for comfort & safety (Moms, you know what we're talking about)
Make your year a little WILDER!
Save 10% on Oakland Zoo membership through 5/15/2026.
Use code 26SPB1. Offer valid online only at Dual level or higher.
oaklandzoo.org/join
Clover CUBdate: this orphaned rescue is a fighter! She continues to improve: her blood glucose is stabilizing nicely, and she’s had her catheter removed. She’s eating up a storm, too!
We’re cautiously optimistic that her condition will continue to improve 💕
📸: Keeper Amber
Spring has arrived, and what a perfect way to celebrate than with a bear waltz!
The bears are waking up out of torpor, so you'll see them a lot more as the weather gets warmer! ☀️
📸: Keeper Brittany
Changing our name to Oakland Liu (Lee-oh btw!) for today to celebrate The Town's Alysa Liu during her Welcome Home Celebration Rally! You've made us all proud, and we hope you'll visit us at the Zoo someday. The offer is always open. ;)
Lunching with the little one 🥬
Have you met baby Tumbili yet? This fuzzy little guy isn’t a month old yet but is already exploring the guenon monkey habitat, attached to Mom!
Come meet Tumbili soon 🐵
📸: Keeper Alyssa
Hey Bay Area foodies! Oakland Restaurant Week is here, and Oakland Zoo is excited to be serving up some tasty surprises from 3/12–3/22.
Swing by Landing Café for Strawberry Crunch Salad, Garlic & Herb Springtime Burger, and Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake....yummo!
Take notes from Lucha. It's time to head back to bed and celebrate National Napping Day!
📸: Keeper Leslie
Say hello to Ember, rescued after a state seizure effort. You might encounter Ember at the Children's Zoo. As an ambassador animal, Ember connects guests with native California wildlife, helping them learn about coexisting with wild neighbors, guided by our educators.
When Pixar needed to get up close with some bears, they knew who to call 🐻
Don't miss Hoppers, in theatres Friday!
Attention guests! Reminder that the gondola and California Trail are closed this week through Friday for maintenance. Both will be open again Saturday!
In the meantime, Raya siamang and the rest of the Lower Zoo animals would love to see you.
📸: Steven Gotz
Our MANE visitor at the vet hospital this week was Mandla the lion!🦁
This 500-lb boy got a full exam, bloodwork, and some dental TLC from @northbayvetdentist.
We’re happy to say Mandla is feeling great and ruling his realm after his successful visit!
#VetTalesFriday
Alberto tamarin is officially 10 years old—double digits and double the fun! 🎉🍰 Happy birthday, buddy!
Fun fact: these tiny but awesome monkeys barely tip the scales at just a pound!
📸: Keeper Maia
Lucha's try not yawn challenge. 😴
Exciting news: Say hello to our first-ever red-tailed monkey baby! Nonami and Marley, our resident red-tailed guenons, are proud parents of a healthy baby boy.
📸: Keeper Alyssa
Have you ever visited the Zoo and thought, "I'd love to volunteer here!"? 🐒
Become a Zoo Ambassador (ZAM)! It’s a chance to learn, serve, and connect with wildlife...and it's the first step towards becoming a docent.
Applications due 2/20 ⏰
www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and-events/zoo-ambassador
Due to ongoing rain, Oakland Zoo will be CLOSED again Tuesday 2/17.
If you had reservations to visit, you will be automatically refunded.
We hope to see you later, gator 🐊
Unfortunately due to impending heavy rain, Oakland Zoo will be CLOSED Monday 2/16.
If you had reservations to visit us, you will be automatically refunded.
We hope to see you back at the Zoo on a drier day 🐢
📸: Keeper Shelby
Heads up guests! This holiday weekend will be a busy one at the Zoo.
Be sure to give you and your pack plenty of time to arrive and park, so you can fur-ly enjoy your day!
📸: Darrell Lavin
Sid and Raya siamangs, whooping it up
📸: Genny Greene
The goats from the Petting Yard have access to an extended hillside behind the scenes that is filled with delicious greens!
Is there a @calm.com app setting for goats munching on grass?
Due to impending heavy rain, Oakland Zoo will be CLOSED Wednesday, February 11th 🌧️
If you had reservations to visit, you will automatically be refunded.
📸: Keeper Leslie
