A great zoo and a perfect way to get out of the house and have fun. Fun for children and adults alike.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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This zoo is small enough for a last-minute trip to keep our son occupied.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Now this is a family fun day. Lots of animals and different events for the kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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the oakland zoo is really nice. It has every animal that you can imagine. i really enjoyed the petting zoo the most- sheep, goats, and big tortoises!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Liked the place ..My two yr old daughter loved it. Though they don't have lot of animals but for small kids its a nice place..
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Great for kids of all ages. Special summer hours for members. Fun rides...educational...and all of the animals are very well-cared for. :-)
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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This place has changed so much since I was a kid. It has always been an interesting place to visit and filled with so many things to do. They have a really cool area for kids to ride rides and a pett
kudzu.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Go out here to see some animals. The facilities have a charm to them, and they have a decent selection of animals, so you can get all of your favorite animals checked off the list. A great place for a
kudzu.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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My kindergarten son can spend hours in the Children's Zoo area. The zoo is not very crowded on weekdays and is especially nice when it is just a little overcast. On days like that we sometimes feel like we...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Over night class,sleepover with the Beasts: We did this with our homeschooling groups and had a fantastic time. I recommend that parents bring an air mattress because the floor is very hard in the group...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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This zoo just continues to get better and better. The animal habitats are really large and well thought out for all the individual animals. There is enough sun and shade at this zoo to make it a year round...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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While I was still on maternity leave and needed a little fresh air, the Oakland Zoo was the perfect place to take my baby. It's never crowded on a weekday and you find yourself surrounded by other new moms on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Great place for kids to run around in the play-designated areas, wonderful animal exhibits--I love the monkey and chimp area. Pathways are open and wide enough for strollers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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we're huge fan of the oakland zoo -- the exhibits, the play area, the rides -- all great. we bought an annual pass and use it frequently!
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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One the best places to take the kids is the Oakland Zoo. A fine place to spend the day with the family, visiting animals from around the globe. The kids will always enjoy it. Convenient and accessa
kudzu.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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We love this zoo. We have had a season pass for two years now and go once a month. This zoo is great for smaller kids because you can see the whole thing in about two hours. They have a nice children's zoo...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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The Oakland Zoo is a great zoo that has a sky ride that can take you over the zoo for some amazing views. Additionally, the animals reside in what appears to be their natural habitats and that makes it feel...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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the animals have wonderful large living environments and a brand new children's zoo is on the way... perfect size zoo that allows kids to see animals and learn about their habitat... nice walking paths......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Medium sized zoo has a great new area for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Just the right size for the wee ones and tired parents. The best value and fun is the $2 sky ride.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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The new Children's zoo is a great addition to the already wonderful zoo.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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The most charming and manageable zoo to enjoy with toddlers. The views from the train and sky ride are also fantastic.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Perfect size for a Zoo. Not overwhelming and they have a family camp overnight program which my son adores.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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older children will not be too amused. but its fun for the young ones. A bit over priced for what you get.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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New children's zoo is beautiful. Kids always want to go. Far from the gift shop so if you park at the bottom (this entrance usually only open on weekends) you can avoid the store all together.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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I would strongly suggest becoming a member. After 1 outing your membership is paid for in all of the savings. The zoo is so big that there's always plenty to see and do on differnt trips.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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I have always loved going to the Okland zoo even as a kid. My family would have a picnic on the pic...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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We love the Oakland Zoo! This place is so great! They just opened the new Childrens zoo and it is absolutely wonderful. The animals are well cared for and the scenery is beautiful. Don't forget to ride the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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The new children's zoo is a great place for kids to play! The zoo is well maintained and the animals are easily viewed.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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We love the Oakland Zoo. even though it is a smaller zoo, it is perfectfor little onies. i love the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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the new children's zoo is fabulous, their attention to detail is amazing
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Probably lives a little bit in the shadows of the San Francisco Zoo, but it's worth a trip out for s...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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My son was 6 months old when I first took him, so he wasn't totally into all of the animals. But it is a nice day out with friends and their kids aswell. Kind of a small zoo, i am looking forward for their...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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From what I hear, this is one of the world's premier zoos for their treatment of elephants, and they are soon opening a kids zoo area. This zoo is an easy-to-navigate, accessible, fun outing for all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Staff cares about sharing knowledge of the animals. Cafe could offer more healthy choices.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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The Oakland zoo is great, seeing all of the different animals and then going on the rides is always entertaining for our kids. If you become a member this is an easy and inexpensive activity. Sometimes we just...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Fun little zoo. Nice manageable size for regular short visits. Get a membership for best value Bring your own food. Cafe isn't cheap and tends to be crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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Children's zoo is scheduled to open June 2005. Until then there isn't too much of interest for the 1-3 year old crowd. This zoo is hilly and can be hard on very little ones. On the plus side the zoo is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Such a great zoo. Definitely the best in the area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Lots of shade. Took my son, he had a good time in the little carnival area - loved the carousel!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Zoos are fun for kids, but not my favorite zoo in the world...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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Can be costly without a membership, but a membership is a fantastic value-great for kids of all ages, and one of the best zoos I've ever been to-small in comparison to some, but the animals have wonderful...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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a little small for most zoos, not the full array of animals, snack bar can be very crowded on sunny days, bring your own food and drink. Has a merry go round, all in all a fun day for a 3 year old.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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Outstanding zoo for little kids (infants - 5yrs old) -- perfect size zoo that allows kids to see animals and learn about their habitat. The little kids rides - merrygoround, cars, train ride around the park,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Kind of dreary. The SF school is better, but the Oakland Zoo is small enough for toddlers to walk around on their own.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Animals and children. Its just so amazing how my child gets all excited to see those elephants.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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Perfect-sized zoo, not too big, not too small. Nice walking paths.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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They need to get rides for the under 3 feet set. The ride rules are way too stict. The zoo though is wonderful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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A really nice zoo for little kids. Just big enough for them to walk through and not get too tired.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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We are really excited to have the new children's petty zoo done!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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We've only been here once but both of my girls (ages 2 1/2 and 1 1/2 at the time) loved the animals. They especially liked petting and grooming the goats! The giraffes and elephants were a big kick, too....
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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The yearly family pass is a bargain. This is a hidden gem! We often go at 10 am on a weekday, and it's very quiet. Not too big and nicely laid out.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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Great place for kids of all ages - from babies on up. There's so much to look at and do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/24/2004
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This is a great zoo as far as treating animals with care and dignity. However, it's not much fun for young children. The rides are fun, but there are no play areas for restless kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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I suggest purchasing a membership to this zoo as it covers both the parking and entrance fees for a year. The membership also entitles you to a newsletter and invites to special functions offered throughout...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/11/2004
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It's the zoo. Lots of animals. Lots of fun.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/01/2004
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A great and inexpensive outing. Many great animals and good exercise walking up and down the hills!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/26/2004
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The best time to visit is when they open at 10:00. When you go at that time, the zoo seems quieter and it's so much easier to see many of the animals that may be "hiding" when as the day goes on. Bringing a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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the membership pays for itself right away. the rides next door are even more fun than the zoo itself.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/24/2004
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close to the city, lots of fun and educational value
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/21/2004
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Great little zoo, not too much so it's more suitable for toddlers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/17/2004
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This is a great zoo. The food sold for lunch isn't great so we always bring a lunch. For small kids, the rides are perfect ending - no need to go to Great America or any other larger amusement park.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/16/2004
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Nice local zoo, some remodeling is being done, in the children's zoo area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/14/2004
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we enjoy it very much, great zoo!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/11/2004
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Get an annual pass. It's a great place to spend the morning.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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A great bang for the buck, particularly if you are a zoo member. Don't forget to visit the kiddie rides, which are always a favorite for a low price.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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not very impressed with the zoo. We spent a lot of money between paying entry and then having to pay also for all the rides. In the rides area there is really nothing suitable for young tots except for the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2004
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Great little zoo and getting better (and bigger) all the time. They're working on a brand new children's zoo that is going to be fantastic. Membership is a great deal, and the rides (merry-go-round, train,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/29/2004
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The cutest little zoo.. too many hills to walk up though makes the kids tired.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/05/2004
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A great size zoo for toddlers. Easy to walk around and then go on a few rides before naptime.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/23/2004
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This is a small, but nice zoo. I actually like that it's not very big, because we can go through the whole zoo in a couple hours. (Just in time for my toddler's nap time!)
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/12/2004
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Membership makes it the perfect place to go every week
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/02/2004
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My son loves the Oakland zoo. It's not very big and the children's zoo is under construction, but there are still lots of animals to see. The train is alot of fun, as are the other rides. And a think the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2004
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if you have a 2 yr old it pays to become a member-plus other benefits and discounts.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/07/2004
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The best inexpensive place to take a family. The best way to enjoy the zoo is to become members and it makes for agreat day spent with eduction and activites and rides. The holiday zoo lights is also a great...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/03/2004
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I highly recommend taking your kids to the Oakland Zoo. It's a wonderful place for them to see the animals up close. Also, there's a train and a small amusement park area where kids can ride pint size cars,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/04/2003
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Once the petting zoo is finished being renovated, it will be the best place to take your kids for fun. It's especially nice to be able to take your kids to the rides section without having to enter the zoo.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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I love this zoo. You can see and do it all in a morning.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/30/2003
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A great outing with the kids- the Oakland zoo is a manageable size - be sure to buy a membership which includes free parking.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/23/2003
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Great fun for all with lots to do and fantastic views from the train!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/20/2003
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The zoo is a wonderful place for all ages. The year membership is a great deal!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/24/2003
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Nice outdoor amusement/play area. The zoo needs an overhaul but yet still a nice outing.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/28/2003
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Best value is the membership. I take my 8month old there for a walk a few times a month.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/05/2003
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Great place to take the kids. Fun, safe and educational environment. Fun for the whole family.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/17/2003
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A Zoo membership was one of the best ideas we ever had. There have been times when we went every week! For toddler fascination, nothing beats looking at animals eating, walking, sleeping, and eliminating. The...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Petting Zoo & rides outside are fun
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/08/2003
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beautiful zoo,christmas light show was something to remember don't go in the kabel (?)over the lions, I don't think it's so save....
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/01/2003
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Wonderful place to go None to mention 10
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/28/2003
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The smaller size is perfect for younger kids. The train and other rides are a big hit with all kids too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2003
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If you become a member it's a great place to go for an hour or so at a time. It's small enough so that it's not overwhelming for small tots. They have a small play area with rides that's also a nice treat....
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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This zoo is small but teriffic. There are many animals to see and lots of rides to go on.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/21/2003
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My son loves it and it isn't too far from our home. It's best to become a member to save money.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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If you live in the East Bay, a membership here is a must. The kids never get tired of going and the surroundings are so pleasant for parents.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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