Oakland Zoo

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9777 Golf Links Rd
Oakland, CA 94605

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(510) 632-9525
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Great Zoo for all the Animal at heart! Monkey gym was very entertaining. Met a fantastick employee, Mike Q. He was very helpful with the kids & made them feel as if they were in t...

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Love it! 8/1/2008

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Great Zoo for all the Animal at heart! Monkey gym was very entertaining. Met a fantastick employee, Mike Q. He was very helpful with the kids & made them feel as if they were in the exhibit. We will visit again! more
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great zoo 10/16/2006

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This zoo is a very nice zoo. The set up of it is better than others around. i like the skyride to go see some of the animals you cna not see well from walking. The little amusement park is also very nice. more
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nice size 3/14/2006

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This zoo is great to take the kids to. Beware, though that there are a bunch of kiddie rides situated right outside the entrance. So if your kids love to go on the little train rides, you might get stuck here and never enter the park. We liked the giraffes and the elephants. The concession stands get pretty crowded at lunchtime and there usually isn't enough seating or shade. more
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Small compact zoo for preschoolers 3/13/2006

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Since it is not a very big zoo, its nice to take the little ones there. By the time they get tired and cranky, we can come out of the zoo and we have seen all of it. I really liked this place. My child loved it too. more
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good for little kids 3/13/2006

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We've only been here once but we have a good time. There aren't that many animals but they have enough to keep the kids interested. They also have a pretty good little train ride (a must for the boys) and a little amusement part area. The one draw back is that there is only one place to eat so your choice is quite limited. more
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just right 3/13/2006

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This zoo is just the right size for small children. There are lots of animals to see but not so many that you feel like you have to skip sections. The lions can be a little hard to spot, but it's nice that they have some space. The train and other rides add an extra bit of fun to the zoo visit. The childrens petting zoo was recently redone. PROS: just the right size CONS: the lion can be hard to spot more
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Oakland Zoo 11/29/2005

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Suprisingly one of the better zoos on the west coast. Located in a large park area the Oakland zoo has several exhibits and attractions for all ages. Bording on the large size there are pleanty of exhibits to see. Great price, friendly service but some hills so wear good shoes. PROS: Large size, lots of exhibits. CONS: more
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Oakland Zoo 11/27/2005

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This zoo is not as big as the San Francisco zoo, but it is definitely worth visiting. The place is clean and well-maintained. The staff is helpful if you have any questions. And my kids absolutely loved it. Since it is closer to me than San Francisco zoo, I prefer going here. more
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Fun zoo 11/27/2005

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Nice sized zoo in Oakland, its not the most modern or well kept up but they had some surprisingly good exhibits. Really kid friendly as there is a playground area with rides, including a sky car thingy, like at Disneyland. I think only costs $1 to ride. Only negative is somewhat hard to find, up in the hills, not a lot of signs. Plenty of parking. The zoo store was in a trailer and small, but had all the standard items. I would highly recommend. more
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Impressive Improvements 11/20/2005

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Wow, this zoo is so much better than I last saw it ten years ago. You can really tell the city took efforts in making improvements and it's a great asset to children in the bay area. My nephews really enjoyed the petting zoo, which use to be the dumpy part of the zoo. Their new exhibits are great too. I still think the San Francisco Zoo is better, but Oakland is giving it a good run! Take your kids here! more
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fun and educational place 11/19/2005

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My 2 year old son loves to see animals. Oakland Zoo is the best place for him . there are many wild animals to see.one good thing is this is not a very big zoo so my kid never becomes tired after comming back.there you find a train ride also to take you inside the zoo.you should go there and just see how much fun is there. more
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Fun Day Out 11/19/2005

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The Oakland Zoo is a fun experience for the whole family. Kids will love watching all the animals, and adults will enjoy watching and learning about them from the helpful information provided for each animal. It is a great interactive experience! It is a great place for the family to spend a day. Also, it is a great place to go for kids parties. more
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Oakland Zoo 11/17/2005

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The Oakland Zoo is one of my daughters favorite places to visit. She absolutely loves animals and learning all about them. The zoo is well kept and the staff at the zoo are very helpful with directions and explaining some of the better attractions of the zoo. One of Oakland's spotlights. more
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Oakland Zoo 11/6/2005

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The Oakland Zoo is not as big as the San Francisco, but that is just fine with me. Its a great place to take the kids beacuse you don't have to walk forever to visit all of the exhibits. This zoo is smaller than most, but it just as fun. I like the mini amusement park/rides that they offer in the front. Its a great place to visit. I really recommend going there. more
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Zoo and Rides 11/6/2005

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I take my kids to the Oakland zoo more often. It's closer than the San Francisco zoo for us so it's more convenient to get to. They have a pretty good collection of animals there despite the fact that it is a lot smaller than the SF zoo. But my kids like the little amusement-like area they have where they have a number of kids rides available. more
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A the best in the East Bay 11/1/2005

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The Oakland zoo is a wonderful place. I just recently went there to spend some time with my girlfriend. I went there thinking that it would be an ok experience, just because we are in our 20s and no longer kids. But I was shocked at how interesting and amazing the zoo is. Seeing monkeys, exotic birds, and bears is truely a fascinating experience, even for grown ups. The prices aren't bad, it's cheaper than the SF zoo. Another plus about the zoo is it's location, after going to the zoo you can play a round of golf because a golf course is next door! more
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nice zoo 11/1/2005

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We love the Oakland Zoo. even though it is a smaller zoo, it is perfectfor little onies. i love the fact that you can let your little one explore a little more, let them out of the stroller and walk on their own. At the zoo they have rides also. We love riding the train and the merry-go- round. it is nice a t the zoo since you do not have to spend the whole do there, you can spend have a day and come back again soon. more
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Great Zoo 10/31/2005

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Lots of things to see thought it is a little small. They have play areas and rides for kids too. A great experience for the family. I really enjoyed watch the lions and elephants. Great variety of other animals too. more
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O-zoo 9/21/2005

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I never really paid much attention to the Oakland Zoo. Until recently I didn't really know that it existed. I attened a small children's birthday party and I was quite impresses by the zoo. The mini train in the front is an excellent addition to any family outing. The zoo is not as big as the zoo in san francisco, but it doesn't lack its own charm. Another great place to visit in the bay area. more
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Great attraction 9/15/2005

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If you love animals and have kids this is a place visit. They have a lot of wild animals you can look at all day. They keep the zoo pretty well maintained and clean for everyone. The San Francisco Zoo is a lot bigger and has better attractions but that isn't a reason not to skip this zoo. more
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