I had great fun going to the Oakland Zoo for the first time. They have a lot of different animals that I haven't seen before, and I enjoyed walking around looking at them all. I think my favorite were the White-handed Gibbons, that swing from tree to tree in their exhibit. The reptile building is very nice, and the animals are well displayed in natural settings. The Elephants and Lions live (separately of course) in very large open areas, and have plenty of space to exercise. The Griffon Vulture is a beauty, and I was surprised to find that a Sun Bear can climb way up in the trees!
Entry Gate at the Oakland Zoo
Entry Gate at the Oakland Zoo