The Oakland Zoo announced Monday it had made the “difficult decision to say goodbye” to one of its Petting Yard goats named ...

A fire near closing time on Saturday put the Oakland Zoo, its animals, and visitors at risk, prompting an evacuation. The ...

Glowfari isn’t the Oakland Zoo’s first foray into holiday events, of course. Its ZooLights delighted visitors for more than 20 years, ... “It’s not just for little kids.

Friday night, the Oakland Zoo kicked off the fourth year of its holiday signature event: Glowfari. "It is an extravagant, larger-than-life light festival for families to enjoy," explained Adam ...

When it comes to kids’ activities in the East Bay, a trip to the Oakland Zoo is always a good idea. It offers a unique blend of education, conservation and excitement for kids and adults alike.

Oakland Zoo CEO Nik Dehejia was also thrilled the zoo doors were finally open after last month's atmospheric rivers wreaked havoc around the premises. "It's been 35 days of chaos and closure ...

The Oakland Zoo has rescued a baby spider monkey after authorities found her in a drug bust earlier this month. They named the infant Violeta, who zoo staff say is in decent health and around 18 ...

The Oakland Zoo is saying goodbye to the Bay Area’s last remaining African elephant. People of all ages visited the zoo to bid Osh a final farewell before he heads to a new, and some say, more ...

Visitors watch Osh the elephant at the Oakland Zoo on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Osh, the lone elephant remaining from a once thriving group of four at the Oakland Zoo, ...