Day trip

Oakland Zoo

Oakland, San Francisco

Address
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605

Source: oaklandzoo.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

A zoo in the Oakland hills at 9777 Golf Links Road. It says it houses more than 850 native and exotic animals.

Time needed 3 to 5 hours
Best time Morning
With kids

Insider tip

Buy tickets and check hours on the zoo's own site.

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Nearby

Redwood Regional Park Day trip · 5.7 km away A redwood forest in the hills a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, with a main entrance on Redwood Road. Chabot Space and Science Center Museum · 8.1 km away A space and science centre on Skyline Boulevard in the Oakland hills. Lake Merritt Park · 11.5 km away A lake in the middle of Oakland, run by the city as part of Lakeside Park. Oakland Museum of California Museum · 11.7 km away A museum and garden at 1000 Oak Street that covers California art, history and natural science. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Park · 11.8 km away A regional preserve on the ridge above Oakland, with its main staging area at 6800 Skyline Boulevard. Morcom Rose Garden Park · 11.8 km away A city rose garden in North Oakland.

Around Oakland

Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, the Fox, the hills

Oakland has 11 places on the map. It runs from Jack London Square on the estuary up past Lake Merritt to the parks and science centre in the hills.

Oakland has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 day trips, 1 landmark, 1 bar and 1 market. Read the Oakland guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Oakland Zoo?
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605.
How long do you need at Oakland Zoo?
Plan for 3 to 5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Oakland Zoo?
Morning.

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