Knowland Park — Attraction in Oakland

Our trip was great as always! Getting as membership is totally worth it if you live close! Who doesn't like the zoo. Most animals are almost always visible here. Not like some zoos where you don't see animals. Granted some animals like the big cats and the bears take patience but if you use the feeding schedule you'll definitely get to see them. Food is pricey but it's a non-profit so it's worth it. The view is as mazing for the top of the zoo where there is as whole new set of animals that are new to California as well as z great new play area with sand and water play, a zip line and some other fun things to do for the kiddos. The top is a quiet area so the animals will come out. The only animal I have never seen is the wolf on the way up to the play area. There is a fun petting zoo area for hands on kids. The train ride gives you access to animals you wouldn't see otherwise. Likewise the Skyride which is different than the gondola also gives an amazing view of the lions that are good at hiding. The new gondola is free but the Skyride is $3 per person. It doesn't go as high as the gondola but it takes a different route so the view is different. Also, there are rides that you can purchase tickets for. There is a roller coaster (kind of jerky), a merry go round, a little car ride, an airplane ride that goes up and down like the Dumbo ride at Disneyland. The zoo is very big. It's hard to do it all in one trip especially with little ones but getting the pass makes it easier to come back as many times as it takes to see it all. For adults this makes a good day trip. Like all day. To do the train ride, the Skyride and the gondola, grab a bite and of course see the animals and...

I grew up going to this zoo and have loved the changes made over the years. The emphasis is on the animals and their habitats and education of the visitors. There are so many animals to see. There is information available about the animals and conservation. There were also docents available at many locations with additional information or to answer questions. The new California trail is wonderful. The gondola ride is a nice treat and the restaurant has good food and a nice view. All around the zoo are play areas for the kids just when you need them. Also some areas have footprints of the animals in the cement. That gives another view of the animal and is that a neat way to keep the kids interested. The Oakland Zoo gets better every time we go: for the animals and...

Aside from children ages 2-11 having to wear a mask at all times after the mask mandate was lifted. It was a very memorable day. It's almost a tradition now as I as a younger child, my three children (ages 14.5 through 30.5) my first Granddaughter 1st time was 6 years ago and now our 2/1/2 year old has experienced this special zoo as well..

So, we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Made more special memories. The new Gondola ride that we all could safely ride on together was great! The restaurant and view at the top were nice as well..

Considering all that we as a community have been through and still not really knowing how to be around people again, the day was outstanding!

Animals and grounds clean, maintained...