Oakland Zoo - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Oakland Zoo

A majestic zoo, which is home to over 375 animals from 125 different species living in lush, naturalistic settings. The collection is organized in biomes, geographic regions that represent the ecosystem of that area. From Africa, to Asia, to Australia, to California 1820 Region.It's recognized for its outstanding animal care, particularly its elephant care program, and for its Leed-certified, 17,000 square foot, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital.

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Attractions Near Oakland Zoo

Knowland Park

Knowland Park

1.46km from Oakland Zoo

Knowland State Arboretum and Park is a park in Alameda County and has an elevation of 682 feet. it is one of the iconic attraction in this area, Trekking is possible and it also offers wonderful views of this area. There are also a chance for a picnic with your family.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

3.58km from Oakland Zoo

Anthony Chabot Regional Park is located in the hills of Oakland, in Northern California. Popular activities include hiking, cycling and horseback riding. Camping is a major activity in the park with a 75-campsite family campground and seven group camps. It is part of the East Bay Regional Park District system, and covers 5,067 acres.

Mills College Art Museum

Mills College Art Museum

4.99km from Oakland Zoo

A majestic museum, which is home to the largest permanent collection of any liberal arts college in the West. Through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections, the museum engages and inspires the intellectual and creative life of the Mills community as well as the diverse audiences of the Bay Area and beyond.

Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena

5.06km from Oakland Zoo

This is an indoor arena located in Oakland California. The arena was the home of the Golden State Warriors from 1971 to 2019. It is often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena as it is located adjacent to Oakland Coliseum. Oakland Arena seats 19,596 fans for basketball.

Lake Chabot

Lake Chabot

5.2km from Oakland Zoo

A beautiful a man-made lake covering 317 acres was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. Currently, the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply. For this reason, visitors are asked to observe certain necessary regulations to keep the waters pure. There are also blooms of toxic blue-green algae in the lake during the summer and fall that make contact with the water dangerous

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Lake Chabot Regional Park

5.32km from Oakland Zoo

Lake Chabot Regional Park is a regional park located in the southern Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, California. It is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. The northern part of the lake and park lie within the boundary of the City of Oakland, while the southern part lies in an unincorporated area of Alameda County adjacent to Castro Valley and San Leandro.

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Alameda County

Alameda County

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This is a county in the state of California which was the seventh most populous in the state

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