Nestled in the 525-acre Knowland Park in the Oakland Hills, the zoo houses more than 700 native and exotic animals. The exhibits are organized geographically and reflect the ecosystems of the animals' native habitats. Visitors can enjoy rotating cultural exhibits in the education center, and kids will love the new butterfly garden and the 'rides area,' with a roller coaster, an 'endangered species carousel,' and a train. Ride the new gondola up to the new California Trail exhibit which has almost doubled the size of the Zoo and brings home some native species as the Grizzly Bear, Grey Wolf, and Bison!