An animal rights group lauded Oakland Zoo for freeing its last elephant and sending it to a sanctuary in October. In the “10 Worst Zoos for Elephants 2024” list where the ...

Dec. 26, 2024 — A researcher has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation ...

A malnourished spider monkey retrieved from a Rolls Royce during a suspected DUI traffic stop was recovering in Oakland Zoo, the zoo said on Friday, January 3. “Estimated to be five to six months old, ...

Learn about the dramatic rescue of a spider monkey in Madera. Discover how the Oakland Zoo is helping her recover and thrive.

A young female spider monkey is receiving critical care at the Oakland Zoo after being rescued during a traffic stop in ...

The Oakland Zoo is putting into action its preparedness plan against the rapidly spreading bird flu, which now includes the vaccination of California Condors after emergency USDA approval.

"We test all our own birds regularly if they're sick," said Alex Herman, Vice President of Veterinary Services at the Oakland Zoo. "So far since the beginning of HPAI a few years ago we haven't ...

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s ...

The Oakland Zoo’s adorable mountain lion cub Briar has grown to over 36 pounds and “isn’t so little anymore,” the zoo said on Wednesday. Footage released by the zoo shows Briar romping around, leaping ...

(KRON) – An Oakland tiki bar announced its closure after seven years of business with a fiery message for everyone on Friday. The Kon-Tiki, located in Downtown Oakland, said operating in Oakland ...

Papp: That’s Gina Kinzley. She manages the elephant program at the Oakland Zoo in California. Kinzley: Physically, with elephants, it’s a lot of labor. I think my first week here, I went out ...

As the official winter season draws near and temperatures drop, people start bundling up and seeking warmer areas to escape the cold. But what about the local wildlife seen outdoors at the zoo?