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About Oakland Zoo
Welcome to the Oakland Zoo venue page — a versatile, 100-acre setting in the heart of Oakland, CA. Whether you’re planning a private gathering, a corporate event, or a public celebration, the Zoo offers intimate spaces and flexible layouts to fit your needs. We’ve outlined venue capacities, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure the right arrangements with ease.
Note: The Zoo can close for holidays, private events, maintenance, or unsafe conditions. Closures are posted on the official site to keep you informed. For signature experiences, consider Glowfari, the winter lantern festival that draws locals and visitors alike with timed reservations.
Venue spaces and capacities
The Oakland Zoo provides several indoor and outdoor venues suitable for gatherings of varying sizes:
- Snow Building — accommodates up to 200 guests, ideal for receptions, seminars, and intimate celebrations.
- Marian Zimmer Auditorium — theater-style seating for up to 100, great for presentations or meetings with a performance element.
- Landing Café — banquet setup for 150 and reception space for up to 300, perfect for larger receptions or casual events.
Parking at the Zoo is $ price $ if purchased online in advance, or $ price $ at entry. Members enjoy free parking. Plan ahead and secure your parking to avoid delays, especially during busy event periods.
Transit and access
Accessible via AC Transit; bus line 46 serves the Zoo, with the 46L (weekdays only) dropping off just outside the main gate. From there, a short walk of about half a mile brings you to the entrance. If driving isn’t ideal, consider rideshare options to simplify arrival.
Nearby hotels and dining
To help your guests stay nearby, we’ve highlighted trusted partner options close to the Zoo. These properties are known for dependable service and convenient access to Oakland Zoo:
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
- Claremont Resort & Club — Berkeley (formerly Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705)
- Oakland Marriott City Center — Downtown Oakland
Glowfari
During winter, Glowfari offers a magical lantern festival experience at the Oakland Zoo with timed reservations. It’s a popular calendar event and changes may apply year to year, so check the official page for the latest details and booking windows.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and size: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605; area about 100 acres.
- Venue spaces and capacities: Snow Building (up to 200 guests), Marian Zimmer Auditorium (theater capacity 100), Landing Café (banquet 150, reception 300).
- Parking: $13 parking if purchased online in advance; $16 at entry; parking is free for members.
- Transit: AC Transit bus line 46 to the zoo; 46L (weekdays only) drops off outside the zoo; there is about a half-mile walk from the main gate to the entrance.
- Notes on closures: The zoo can close for holidays, private events, maintenance, or unsafe conditions; closures are posted on the official site.
- Notable events: Glowfari, a large lantern festival at the Oakland Zoo running each winter season (timed reservations required).
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel (Oakland), Claremont Resort & Club (Berkeley), Oakland Marriott City Center (Downtown Oakland).
- Rename note: The Claremont Hotel in Berkeley was renamed to Claremont Resort & Club (address 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705).