Oakland Zoo
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10 years ago, California took a major step to protect elephants and other endangered wildlife when AB 96 was passed, making the sale of ivory or rhino horn illegal in the state. Now, you can help continue that impact! See more about the event here: www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and...
Earlier this month, 13-year-old Sitara arrived at Oakland Zoo after a lifetime of neglect. She's now settling into her future filled with possibility. ❤️ Read her full story here: www.oaklandzoo.org/news/oakland-zoo-welcomes-new-female-tiger-as-part-of-a-big-cat-transfer/
Keeper Appreciation Week is wrapping up, but let's be honest... our keepers deserve to be celebrated every week! 👏 To all of our keepers: Thank you for your hard work and commitment to making a difference. Oakland Zoo is lucky to have you. 💞 #KeeperAppreciationWeek
Today's forecast: Sunny with a 100% chance of gibbon shenanigans! ☀️ To help beat the heat, keepers filled a pool with colorful balls and tasty treats, creating the ultimate gibbon pool party! 😎 📸: Keeper Ashley
A very happy #WorldMeerkatDay to these curious cuties! 💛 They celebrated with a special treat: yummy mealworm popsicles 🪱🧊😋 These enrichment treats stimulate natural foraging behaviors, keep their minds active, and add an extra challenge to mealtime! 📸: Keeper Noelle
Happy 2nd “birthday” to Briar mountain lion! Why is birthday in quotes? Because Briar was rescued as an orphan, we aren’t certain when is exact birthday is. One thing we are sure of...this guy has grown a TON since his kitten days! Happy BD, big guy 🎂 🎂 📸: Keeper Nikki
Be like Tumbili: greet the new week with a sparkle in your eye and a snack in your hand 🌞 📸: Steven Gotz
Pele the squirrel monkey clearly has an affinity for soccer... plus she's notoriously Messi 🤓 📸: Keeper Tatiana
Each summer, goat herds graze steep, hard-to-reach hillsides across Oakland, clearing dense vegetation that, without proper management, can fuel fast-moving wildfires. HUGE thanks to these four-legged firefighters! 🐐🔥 📸: Susan Williams 📹: Rebecca Hansen
Meet Joann! 🦒 This two-year-old giraffe took her first steps on habitat this week and quickly found her stride! 💛 Read more about Joann and what our team is doing to make this introduction a success at www.oaklandzoo.org/news/joann-giraffe ✨
What’s it like INSIDE the chimp habitat at Oakland Zoo? Keeper Bex takes us on a POV tour in this video. As you can see, there’s a lot more to this habitat than what you can see from the public pathways 🐵
Hard to believe that Crimson was just smaller than this squash! When he first arrived in March, 3-week-old Crimson was emaciated and unable to stand due to the significant injuries to his back leg. He still has a long road of recovery ahead, but he’s come a long way already. ❤️ 📸: Keeper Angela
On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we’re highlighting just a few of the millions of species that play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy. Swipe to learn why protecting them protects us all 👉
Look who heron team lead Janette spotted on her patrol — an adorable group of fledglings hanging out in downtown Oakland! We’re also celebrating 7 amazing years of the black-crowned night heron as Oakland’s official bird! We are here to help them flourish in their urban habitat.
We are proud to be nominated for the 2026 Oakland Magazine’s Best of Oakland! Now we need YOU to help us win! Cast your vote by 5/14 at the link in our Instagram bio! 🗳️ Vote Oakland Zoo under the following categories: Animal Services, Kids, and Lifestyle & Leisure 💫 📸: Darrell Lavin
Happy Mother's Day to Riley pudu, and all of you attentive human mamas too! 📸: Keeper Marisa
Recently, Pagi sun bear’s keepers found a mass on the inside of her leg. With the help of specialists, our vet team was able to surgically remove the mass and we are happy to report that Pagi is now cancer-free! #VetTales Friday
Dig this, guests: the Zoo is closing early today for a donor event. (Last entry: 12p) Harley Hyena 📸: Keeper Alyssa
CUBdate: Crimson vs. Sloth stuffie 🥊 Sloth didn't stand a chance! Hospital keepers are making sure Crimson is staying mentally and physically stimulated as he grows and his foot heals.....then he'll meet Clover 😻 😻 📸: Hospital Keeper Nikki
It’s Save The Frogs Day! Did you know that Oakland Zoo is working hard to save a species of frog that’s in serious trouble? Join our Scientific Technician Tory as she takes over our Instagram today to show you how we're taking action for frogs 🐸💪💙 instagram.com/oaklandzoo
🐗 Animal fact of the day: That unmistakable warthog face isn’t just for looks! Their shovel‑like snout helps them dig through hard savanna soil. Bonus fact: They also lower their bodies to the ground by bending their legs backward for optimal digging position! 📸: Gia Park
We are thrilled to launch our second awareness campaign in conjunction with our Conservation Strategic Plan: Taking Action for Species and Habitats! Join us and learn more about this critical work: oaklandzoo.org/habitats
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
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