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08/29/2026

🦩 Meet the new kids on the flock (or should we say flamboyance! 😊)

Recommended through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP), these five lesser flamingos recently arrived from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

At around 2–3 years old, they’re still got a few of their youthful gray feathers, but that iconic pink coloration is already beginning to show! Come meet the newcomers and the rest of the flamboyance during your next visit to the Zoo! 🩷🩶

Ezma is settling in beautifully! ✨The trio, Layla, Bahir, & Ezma, are all hanging out on habitat daily! Layla and Bahir ...
08/26/2026

Ezma is settling in beautifully! ✨

The trio, Layla, Bahir, & Ezma, are all hanging out on habitat daily! Layla and Bahir are older and not as active as Ezma, but that hasn't stopped them from becoming fast friends, showing her the ropes of her new space.

📸: Steve Goodall

08/25/2026

A lemur's nose never lies....

📸: Keeper Genna

The Madagascar sacred ibis chicks recently had their first physical exams with our Veterinary team. Each chick was exami...
08/21/2026

The Madagascar sacred ibis chicks recently had their first physical exams with our Veterinary team. Each chick was examined, weighed, and had a blood sample collected to give us a better picture of their health and determine their s*x.

The verdict? The chicks, two females and one male, appear to be in great health and are right on schedule with their development!

Madagascar sacred ibis typically fledge between 30-40 days after hatching, and two of the three chicks have already begun leaving the nest during the day, returning at night to roost. The third is taking a more cautious approach and hasn't made the leap just yet, but she's still progressing right on track.

So far, the chicks haven't required any intervention from Animal Care or Veterinary staff. Their parents have been doing a fantastic job raising them. Keepers simply make sure Mom and Dad have plenty of food available, including fish, insects, and their favorite mealworms, so they can keep up with the demands of feeding their three very hungry growing chicks. ❤️

📸: Keeper Noelle

08/21/2026

It’s sweet treat o’clock ⏰

📸: Keeper Genna

Sitara Update! 🐅Sitara is now spending lots of time exploring her habitat, resting, and enjoying her new surroundings an...
08/20/2026

Sitara Update! 🐅

Sitara is now spending lots of time exploring her habitat, resting, and enjoying her new surroundings and enrichment! Docents are often at the viewing deck to answer any questions and help keep the environment calm while she continues adjusting. As with all the animals at Oakland Zoo, she may still choose to spend time out of guest view throughout the day. We appreciate our guests helping her feel comfortable by viewing quietly as she settles into this next chapter. 🧡

For those who don't know her story: Sitara is a 13-year-old tiger who arrived at Oakland Zoo in July after being rescued alongside four other tigers after a lifetime of inadequate care. Her Animal Care team here at the Zoo is focused on building trust and supporting her wellbeing as she adjusts to a habitat unlike any she has experienced before. Despite some physical limitations, she continues to make steady progress and has shown a significant increase in comfort as she settles into her home.

📸: Steve Goodall

08/18/2026

Don't take the little things for pome-granted. ❤️

📸: Keeper Marisa

08/17/2026

As part of our Toss the Tusk event this weekend, our community helped remove 483 wildlife products from circulation, including ivory, rhinoceros horn, s***m whale teeth, fur, and sea turtle shells!

In partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, we spent the weekend educating guests at Oakland Zoo and CuriOdyssey about wildlife trafficking while providing a space to surrender wildlife-based items. These donations directly support the forensic research that helps scientists and wildlife officers combat the illegal wildlife trade.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their stories, met the CDFW team, and took action for wildlife. With your help, we can better protect elephants and countless other species from exploitation. 🤝

Thank you Oakland Pride for having the Zoo be a part of such a special day in the Town! We had a blast bringing a bit of...
08/17/2026

Thank you Oakland Pride for having the Zoo be a part of such a special day in the Town!

We had a blast bringing a bit of the Zoo to Pride!

Jim Justus Nyamū, aka “The Elephant Man,” kicked off his U.S. Elephant Conservation Awareness Campaign at Oakland Zoo ye...
08/15/2026

Jim Justus Nyamū, aka “The Elephant Man,” kicked off his U.S. Elephant Conservation Awareness Campaign at Oakland Zoo yesterday! 🐘💚

Founder of the Elephant Neighbors Center and a dedicated elephant conservationist for more than 20 years, Jim has reached thousands of schools and communities across Africa and beyond, raising awareness about the urgent threats facing elephants, including poaching, the illegal ivory trade, and habitat loss.

During his inspiring presentation, Jim shared his conservation journey and officially launched his 2026 U.S. Awareness Walk, a 150-day trek from Oakland, California to New York! 👏

We wish him well on this incredible cross-country journey, where he will continue inspiring action, education, and collective responsibility to help ensure future generations can experience Africa’s magnificent elephants in the wild.

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