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Oma + Bubu + zoo = fun

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Updated: Oct 11, 2019

A plan to enjoy Oakland zoo with an elderly whose keens or physical health does not allow too much walking.


Open: Monday through Sunday | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Visited: Saturday, June 15, 2019 | 10:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Tickets: Buy online or onsite


Oakland Zoo can get daunting; its on a hill and humongous which means intense walking, which is not good for the elderly knees.

My mom has chosen to be addressed as Oma (Grandma in German). She feels too old being called Aaji (Grandma in Konkani), what can I say, she is fancy like that, hehe, regardless its funny and cute. We really wanted to show her the Zoo. She is someone who will really appreciate efforts put in, art, planning and care. And Zoos here in the USA are so much more well cared for and animals are beautiful it would be an apt place to visit. However, Oakland Zoo can get daunting; its on a hill and humongous which means intense walking, which is not good for the elderly knees.

We changed our plan a bit to enjoy the zoo with Oma. Here's our plan:-


  • Park your car at the upper entrance

  • Walk right to the Giraffe enclosure, see the tiger enclosure on the way. Take pics.

  • Walk to the Gondola ride, take the Gondola uphill.

  • Keep walking straight to the Eagle enclosure, and follow the trail which means you will see the Wolf, Vulture, Jaguar, Bear, Mountain Lion, Another Bear, Yak (in that order).

  • Walk back to the park, it's the best park ever in the entire world, well I love the design and thought behind it and I always have a blast on the grass slopes sliding down with Bubu. My tip is wear smooth texture clothes and try it. You won't regret it. Feel carefree for sometime it feels liberating.

  • Eat lunch at the cafe overlooking the Bay. It's a million dollar view.

  • Head back down to the Gondola ride, and down to the lower zoo level.

  • See the Camels, Lions, Birds, Elephants, Zebra.

  • Reverse turn; make your way to Adventure land.

  • Enjoy a few rides.

  • Take the train to Australia Land.

  • And done!


You will complete all the bigger, grander, huge animals, the ones missed are monkey(types), reptiles, and petting zoo. This plan has very little to no uphill climb, perfect for elderly with knee problems.

Let me know if any more animal viewing, can be added to the list. Have fun!


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