Advanced ticket reservations to visit Oakland Zoo are required for General Admission. For more information please visit our Tickets page. Ticket pricing varies daily based on the Plan-Ahead Pricing ticketing system. Plan-Ahead Pricing allows you to book your zoo visit in advance while keeping your budget and schedule in mind. Please note that ticket prices may vary daily. The closer you book to the date of your visit, the higher the ticket price may be. To ensure that you get the best ticket price for your visit, we recommend that you book your tickets as far in advance as possible.
Did you know there's another option for Zoo admission? Consider a membership. Oakland Zoo offers several types of year-round ticket discounts. See below for details. Parking is free for Oakland Zoo Members. We encourage General Admission guests to purchase parking online, in advance, while purchasing admission tickets. If you purchased daytime admission tickets without parking, and would like to purchase a parking pass in advance, please visit our parking only webstore.
Upon arrival, General Admission guests will be asked to present their pre-purchased parking ticket. If you do not have a parking ticket when you arrive, you will be asked to purchase one prior to entry. We encourage our guests to alleviate traffic and parking challenges around the Zoo by taking public transportation or ride-share services.
The direct route to Oakland Zoo, Line 46, is temporarily suspended. Line 46L is available on weekdays only, which drops off right outside the Zoo on Mountain Blvd. This line stops outside Oakland Zoo hourly, roughly between am and pm. If assistance is required, please consult with the Public Safety staff located at the main gate.
Accommodations are available for those with disabilities. Oakland Zoo features a variety of dining opportunities for the entire family. In addition to the food options inside the Zoo, visitors are welcome to use the picnic tables and benches, or sprawl out in the meadow. Outside alcohol is not permitted to be brought the zoo. For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws. Thank you for your support! Proof of residency is required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
