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About the Tour
This behind-the-scenes tour will take you through a facility designed to accommodate all current and future animals at Oakland Zoo, from small birds to large tigers and grizzly bears. It features radiology and surgical suites, a small laboratory, a pharmacy, wide transportation docks, and LEED Gold certification.
- Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. (Participants age 5-17 must be accompanied by adult chaperone)
- Maximum of 15 participants per tour.
- Tours are available select Wednesdays and Saturdays and begin promptly at 10:00am.
May 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 2023 | June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2023 | July 1, 5, 12, 19, 22, 26, 29, 2023
- Tour fees: Members: $20 per person / Non-members: $25 per person
- All participants must show proof of Covid vaccination at time of the tour.
- Parking and Zoo Admission must be purchased separately.
- Book your tour now!
Special Student Tours
We have special student tours available at no cost.
You must be a:
- Pre Vet Student, Vet Student, Vet Nursing/Technician Student, or High School student on biology or vet-focused track.
- Tour is free of charge.
- Maximum of 15 participants per tour.
- Tours are available on select Mondays and begin promptly at 10:00am lasting about an hour.
- All participants must show proof of Covid vaccination at the time of the tour.
- Parking and Zoo Admission must be purchased separately.
- To arrange or inquire about a tour, please email Launa Craig at lcraig@oaklandzoo.org.
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