California Trail at Oakland Zoo - Zoo in Oakland - 9777 Golf Links Rd, USA

Great collection of large habitats for many of California’s larger land mammals and the iconic bald eagle and California condor. Spotted nearly every species on a hot California morning. Great, informative signage. Beautiful donor wall. Loops back to the beginning, so no backtracking. Great design and visit.

In my opinion, the best part of the Oakland Zoo. It's a self-walking tour of the best of California's nature at the top of the hills. As soon as you ride the Gondolas to the top of the hills and get off, you are in the California Trails area, there is the majestic Bald Eagle sitting in the tall oak tree. Next to it below is Grey Wolf habit. Then the California Condors, the California Jaguar, the Grizzly Bears, the mountain lions, the Black Bears, California Wilds! Playground for the kids, and the San Francisco Bay Area Outlook with a herd of American Bison in front of you, the view of Oakland, including the airport, then the Bay, the Peninsula, SF, and the GG Bridge. The Landing Cafe has one of the best views to sit and get something to eat or bring your food from home and enjoy the views of the San Francisco Bay including views of Oakland, the Peninsula, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge (on a clear day). Accessibility Friendly -- Easy to get in the Gondolas if you pushing a stroller or pushing a wheel chair (there is a dedicated line for strollers and wheelchairs). The whole California Trails is flat and paved. Kid Friendly -- there is a Kids Menu at the Landings Cafe and there are diaper changing tables in both the men's and women's restrooms next to.the Cafe. In order to get back to the Gondolas, not only there are stairs, there are elevators that can take both wheelchairs and strollers back to the Gondolas area if you cannot walk down the three flight of stairs.

This zoo is huge!! Not what I remember from a few years ago, everyone is very nice and helpful the gondola is a must. REMEMBER TO BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE ARRIVING! they do not sell ticket at the zoo you need to buy online and make reservations but it’s worth it

I am just absolutely amazed with this new addition to the Oakland zoo. 1st of all the gondola ride is amazing it's slow and it has the most gorgeous view of the Bay. I have been a zoo member for quite some time, and although; the price at of admission has gone up a bit, I see why, and I'm truly impresse. I'm glad to see my funds going to improving the zoo. 🐐🐘🦅🦎🐢🐊🦋🌷

A great area in the Oakland zoo! The gondola ride is free to get to this area and you can get some stunning views of the bay on your trip up. Once there, the path takes you around to see a variety of wildlife like bears, wolves, bison, mountain lions, and more. There is also a nice play area for kids including a mountain structure for kids to climb and slide on, a sand area, and water play area for kids to wade through. The whole family enjoyed visiting!

Great place to visit on a day with ideal weather. The zoo looks over a picturesque view of the valley and the bay. The animals available are fewer but grand. The ticket price feels a little steep at first, but when you come to know how much Oakland Zoo contributes to nature and wildlife conservation, it feels worth it.

I loved this new addition to the zoo. The gondola ride is slow so you can take in the sights. It shows that Oakland is beautiful. The native animals were fun and friendly. Really beautiful.

We went early and rode the gondolas up to California Trail as soon as we got in. So many animals were out. Five wolves (could only get pics of 3 of them), a grizzly bear playing in the pool, bald eagles, a jaguar, bison getting fed. Great exhibit.