The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 440 native and exotic animals.
The children's rides area, train, and sky ride open at 11am. In the event of inclement weather, the Zoo may be forced to close.
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This is our very favorite Bay Area Zoo. We've been members for years.
If you want to read my long, detailed review, it's here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/768535/review_of_the_oakland_zoo.html?cat=8
But if you don't - just go to the zoo. It's fun.