Oakland Zoo Receives Two Orphan Mountain Lion Cubs This morning, two new cub rescues came to Oakland Zoo, becoming the 26th mountain lion rescue for Oakland Zoo’s Rescue and Recovery Program since 2017. Oakland, CA – November 14,…

Oakland, CA - Oakland Zoo is celebrating the newest addition to the giraffe herd, starting a new generation and family. After a very long pregnancy (giraffes have a gestation period of 14-16 months), Kijiji (mother) gave birth to her first calf,…

Accompanied by an Oakland Zoo veterinarian and primary Animal Care team, and with transport specialists, Donna safely arrived September 13 at the Tennessee sanctuary for elephants Leaving Oakland Zoo on Monday at 1:30PM, African elephant Donna,…

Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest resident, a white-handed gibbon baby, born this past weekend to parents Mei (female, age 12) and Rainier (male, age 11). Animal care staff observed, via live cam, as Mei began laboring at 3 PM on…

Oakland, CA – February 8, 2023… Today marks the official launch of an ‘Oaklanders Discount’ on Zoo admission for all Oakland residents. The discount marks the fulfillment of Oakland Zoo’s promise to Oakland residents…

Oakland, CA – January 30, 2023… After 29 days of closure due to a massive sinkhole resulting from recent rainstorms, Oakland Zoo will now reopen to the public on February 3, 2023. Repairs are now near completion, in collaboration with…

Extremely ill and suffering from life-threatening health issues, the bear cub is now undergoing rehabilitation efforts at Oakland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital Oakland, CA – November 14, 2022…An orphaned black bear cub, estimated to…

Oakland Zoo staff made the long drive back to the Oakland last night with a dozen reptiles rescued from Tri-State Zoological Park in Cumberland, Maryland. These reptiles were a part of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) five-day…

Oakland Zoo Rescues 140 Black-Crowned Night Herons from Downtown Oakland Streets Nesting season for 2022 has officially concluded with successful efforts by the Zoo’s newly named Heron Rescue Team DROPBOX LINK TO PHOTOS/ VIDEO: …

Oakland, CA – September 20, 2022… Oakland Zoo is excited to host its 13th year as the event location for the “Healthy Living Festival,” presented by the United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County, on Thursday, September…

Oakland Zoo and Accredited Big Cat Sanctuaries Coordinate 4,000 Mile Rescue, Bring 4 Big Cats to Safe Havens Oakland Zoo, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, and Lions Tigers & Bears to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Re-Home Lion, Tiger Hybrid and Two…

Oakland, CA – May 26, 2022… Thirteen American bison from the Oakland Zoo herd are returning to Montana to join their historic lineage. This marks the second transfer of bison as part of the Zoo’s Bison Restoration Project -…