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Zoos & AquariumsOakland, CAUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo field trip with weekday self-guided reservations, discounted admission, $13 advance parking, $16 entry parking.
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Best forStrong for elementary animal science, conservation, habitats, Bay Area ecology, and outdoor walking field trips.
Food / arrivalOfficial admission guidance lists parking at $13 per vehicle when purchased in advance or $16 at entry; parking is free for Oakland Zoo members.
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What matters for planning
Price estimatePublished rates available: $ 21, $100, Free.Open prices
Lunch / arrivalPlan lunch through the zoo's current visit guidance, picnic/food-service options, or school-packed logistics; outdoor weather and walking distance.
Parking / busOfficial admission guidance lists parking at $13 per vehicle when purchased in advance or $16 at entry; parking is free for Oakland Zoo members.Zoo parking
Weather fitPart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
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Good to know
Parking is a real cost variable, outdoor walking is significant, and field-trip reservations are Monday-Friday with arrival timing that should be.