National Bison Day – November 7, 2015
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, people across the United States and Canada will be rallying to support conservation activity for Bison – North America’s largest land mammal. Their goal? Ecological...
View ArticleDocent Training: Cultivating the Face of the Zoo
Back in the 1980s when I was trying to get my first Zoo job, I dreamed up a clever, surefire plan: I was going to offer to work for the Zoo for FREE! I was sure I’d blow them away with my unheard-of...
View ArticleJust say Let Me Think Critically for a Moment to Palm Oil – In Preparation...
The issue with palm oil is complex and evolving. It is true, forests have been devastated by the clearing of habitat in order to plant the oil palm plant, a plant grown commercially in rain-forests...
View ArticleLearn about Birds and Save their Habitat with Golden Gate Audubon Society!
Q: What did the baby Burrowing Owl’s parents say when he wanted to go to a party in Oakland? A: You’re not “owl’d” enough. Seriously! Did you know Burrowing Owls (BUOW) are the only North American...
View ArticleOakland Zoo’s 20th Annual Celebrating Elephants Event is Coming Soon . . . ....
May is one of my favorite times of the year. Why? Because we have two full days of celebrating elephants! Not that I don’t celebrate elephants everyday that I work with them, but these two days are...
View ArticleHow you can help wild giraffe in Kenya
When I ask people what they think a giraffe keeper does every day, a wide variety of tasks often come to mind. Harvesting branches, training, and of course, cleaning poop, are typically the top...
View ArticleElephant Care, Action, and Beyond!
Here at the Oakland Zoo we have a strong belief and value system when it comes to animal welfare. We do everything we can to provide our animals with what they need, including space with the...
View ArticleCreate With Beads to Help Chimpanzees!
Have you seen these beads around the zoo? We’ve sold them in the gift shop, at Earth Day, and at a special table we put out on the weekends. These beads aren’t just beautiful – they also have a very...
View ArticleGiraffe: The Tallest Forgotten Species
Ever wonder how giraffe communicate? Have you ever been curious about what they might say to each other, or how far their communication can reach? Maybe you see two giraffe next to each other and...
View ArticleOakland Zoo and Oaklandish…Partnering in Our Great City!
A Different Kind of Zoo Partnership… When you think about Oakland Zoo, seeing animals like the elephants, giraffes or tigers might come to mind. Some people might also think of spending time with...
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