Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo lights up with festive ‘Glowfari’ display

Two-year-old Avery squealed with delight as she stepped on a tile of an outdoor disco floor at Oakland Zoo's Glowfari:…

2 years ago

Earthquakes strike near Oakland Zoo

Four small earthquakes struck near the Oakland-San Leandro border over the past 24 hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.…

3 years ago

Zookeepers have big hopes for frogs released into national park

Wednesday's release of the 33 frogs is the 18th such release by Oakland zookeepers. More than 600 frogs have been…

3 years ago

Thousands turn out to support Oakland Zoo on reopening day

All available tickets to the Oakland Zoo sold out for Wednesday, the first day the zoo has been open to…

4 years ago

One little girl’s mission to save Oakland Zoo raises more than $100,000

In the wake of the Oakland Zoo's announcement that it is losing millions of dollars and may have to close…

4 years ago

Oakland Zoo nurses malnourished cub back to health

A mountain lion cub is recovering at the Oakland Zoo after being found malnourished in El Dorado County last month.…

4 years ago

Private owner surrenders fennec fox pet to Oakland Zoo

The overall cuteness level at the Oakland Zoo recently increased by an immeasurable factor when a 6-year-old fennec fox named…

4 years ago

Gray wolf pups thriving, exploring at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo's four 6-week-old gray wolf pups have emerged from their den and begun exploring their enclosure, the zoo announced…

5 years ago

Orphaned mountain lion cubs form bond at Oakland Zoo

Two recently orphaned mountain lion cubs from different locations in Northern California are now playing and bonding at Oakland Zoo.

6 years ago

Small fire disrupts Oakland zoo ride

Everyone got safely off a chairlift-style ride Sunday afternoon at the Oakland Zoo after a small fire occurred in the…

6 years ago

SoCal mountain lion cubs find home in Oakland

The Oakland Zoo has taken in two orphan mountain lion cubs found recently in Orange County and testing will be…

6 years ago

Burglar bears find new home at Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo's newest mammalian residents began their trip to the big city by breaking into a rural Kern County…

7 years ago

Baby raccoons recover after cross-country trek

A group of hitchhiking baby raccoons are calling the Oakland Zoo home while a search for a permanent residence is…

7 years ago

More buffalo to roam Oakland Zoo

Between 16 and 21 bison calves will be moving to the Oakland Zoo this fall as part of the zoo's…

8 years ago

Smuggled iguanas settle in at Oakland Zoo

A pair of exotic iguanas that were illegally smuggled into the U.S. are now on exhibit at the Oakland Zoo.

8 years ago

Threatened turtles released to Mountain Lake

Native, threatened Western pond turtles will be released into San Francisco's Mountain Lake this afternoon.

9 years ago

Smuggled snakes slither into new home

Three Amazon tree boas illegally transported from South America to Florida have found a new home at the Oakland Zoo.

9 years ago

Oakland Zoo welcomes baby baboon ‘Mimi’

Visitors to the Oakland Zoo can now get a glimpse of one of its newest additions.

10 years ago

Baby giraffe hits the ground walking

After a few weeks of laying low, Maggie the giraffe makes her public debut at the Oakland Zoo today.

12 years ago

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