Year-Round Fun at Oakland Zoo — Our New Weekend Spot

🐻🌿 Year-Round Fun at Oakland Zoo — Our New Weekend Spot! 🎟️✨ We snagged an annual membership to Oakland Zoo and have already gone two weekends in a row — it’s that enjoyable! While the animal count isn’t overwhelming, each one lives in a spacious, thoughtfully designed habitat (total luxury villas for animals 😉). Highlights from our trips: 🦝 Animal Encounters: The grizzly bears cracked us up — they look like giant, fluffy Pomeranians, especially as cubs! 🐑 Petting Zone: Super gentle sheep that love attention — kids (and adults) can’t get enough. 🚡 Scenic Gondola Rides: Soar above the zoo for beautiful views of the animals and the East Bay hills. We’ll definitely be back often — having a membership takes the pressure off “seeing everything” and lets us just relax, wander, and enjoy little moments… like picnics near the elephant area or lazy afternoons watching monkeys play. 👨👩👧 Perfect for: • Short, low-stress outings • Families with young kids • Animal lovers who appreciate conservation-focused exhibits • Anyone who wants a pretty place to walk and unwind Pro tip 🧠: Pack a lunch! There are plenty of picnic spots, and it makes the day even more affordable and laid-back. #ZooMembership #WeekendVibes #FamilyTime #BayAreaKids #CaliforniaWildlife #PettingZoo #GondolaRides #RelaxedParenting