It's exhausting being this gorgeous 🥱

Oh my goat! Check out these floppy-eared additions to the Oakland Zoo family 🐐🐐 These 2 Nubian goats are completing their quarantine at our veterinary hospital before they join the gang at the Petting Yard. Enjoy this #VetTales Friday sneak peek with Keeper Amber 🩺

On January 1, we celebrate the “birthdays” of Oakland Zoo animals whose actual birthdays are unknown, whether they are rescues or of other unknown pasts. Happy birthday!

With the countdown to midnight approaching, we want to thank you for playing a pivotal role in our ability to provide rescue and care for animals that need us. The $25,000 matching challenge sponsored by Don Colberg ends TONIGHT at midnight! Donate: https://t.co/UNDwZc80bm

Guests, we just wanted to jag your memory that tomorrow, New Year's Day, is a holiday, and will be a busy day here at the Zoo. If you're planning on coming, please give yourself plenty of time to get here and parked, to enjoy your day. Happy New Year! 📸: Darrell Lavin

2025 was another amazing year of Taking Action for Wildlife! Here are a few milestones we're proud of from the past year. ✨

Join beloved volunteer, docent, and Friend of the Wild Don Colberg, who is supporting the Zoo with a special $25,000 FLASH MATCH opportunity to raise needed funds for wildlife! Your gift makes DOUBLE the difference this holiday season. https://t.co/XxmIkBWlUb

Sid let her intrusive thoughts win and just had to mess with Raya. 📸: Gia Park

Meet Condor 1289, a young gal from the @ventana flock! She had a bit of trouble flying, and our awesome vet team found out it’s just a mild bone bruise on her wing. With a little rest, she’ll be back soaring the skies before you know it. 💖 #VetTales Firday

Did you know guinea hogs Juniper and Huckleberry have Christmas birthdays? They got a special visitor today — hope you did too! 🎅 Muddy Christmas and Happy Hog-idays to all 🎄

Santa said no peeking at your gifts before Christmas… but sniffing? Totally allowed. 🎅❤️

Merry Xmas Eve! Oakland Zoo is closing early today (last entry 1p) and will be closed tomorrow, Christmas Day 12/25. The Zoo will be hopping with guests the rest of the year. Be sure to plan time herd your cousins, uncles and antelopes, and enjoy the Zoo! 📸: Steven Gotz

Merry Meerkat Monday! 📸: Keepers Lovesong and Noelle

If you're planning to visit Glowfari, why not book a stay to experience the #1 Best Food City in the U.S.? Our sponsors, @visitoakland, have you covered with the best hotel recs in the Town! https://t.co/9NlKMdsXzw

POV You're spotted opening your presents early, but there's no way you're sharing! 🎁 Any guesses what Emma unwrapped this year?

Oakland Zoo works hard year-round to care for wildlife, including black-crowned night herons 🐦 Through the end of the year, every dollar donated will be DOUBLED up to $150,000 thanks to a Matching Gift Challenge by December 31! Donate: https://t.co/KNLs2Tjfky

🐰 Meet Hendrix! This sweet white bunny has been patiently waiting since summer for her forever home. Her foster family says she is curious, social, and ready to be part of your family. Interested in adopting? Contact Oakland Animal Services today. 💚 https://t.co/upLglWQyEl

Enrichment can take many forms, even the classic bean bag. Keepers created this hay-filled bean bag for Lola, the tiger, and if this video is any proof, we think it is a hit! 📸: Keeper Stacie

We respectfully ask for privacy as our team and the entire Oakland Zoo staff grieve the loss of our beloved Zawadi. We are grateful for the support during this difficult time.

Zawadi had become a beloved member of Oakland Zoo since joining the giraffe herd in 2021. He will be deeply missed not only by our Animal Care team, but also by our entire Zoo community.