Nature-inspired play for curious kids at the Oakland Zoo
California Wilds! Playground is a nature-themed play area located in the California Trails at the Oakland Zoo, nestled between the Grizzly Bears and Black Bear exhibits and the San Francisco Bay Overlook. It features a water stream, mountain climb, rolling hills, a Pacific Ocean zone with sea life figures (sea lion, whale, dolphins, and pelican) to climb on, and a sandy area for imaginative play.
Oakland, CA 94605, USA
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Interactive play areas including a water stream, mountain slide, ocean creatures, and rolling hills for climbing and exploration.
A sandbox with scorpion and sand tables for creative, hands-on play in a desert-themed setting.
A standing/sitting zip line for thrilling rides, subject to availability and safety guidelines.
Play elements that mimic California's ecosystems like forests, deserts, and oceans to spark learning through play.
Open space for running, picnicking, and enjoying views near bear exhibits and the bay overlook.
Overall rating
J R
Zoo. This is in the zoo. Please be aware of this. There’s sand. Good luck! It’s great when it’s not packed full of nannies sitting on the grass taking up the space to run. While they don’t watch the kids there supposed to be watching.
brenda mm
Justin Randall
liyah
Great playground with an awesome standing/sitting zip line, kids absolutely love it here. (Attached are photos of the Grizzly Bears which is an area on the wat/near the playground)
Sydney Manning
Lamson Bui
