The Oakland Zoo has officially re-opened it’s doors to the Bay Area, with COVID-19 precautions in place.

This Hamadrya Baboon carries a young child on it’s back on his way towards newly put out food.

One of the zoos beautiful African elephants plays with her toy to escape from the heat.

The amazing reticulated giraffes placed in the African safari portion of the zoo can live up to 25 years in captivity, and 10-15 years in the wild.

American Black Bears are located on the California Trail through the middle of the zoo, and are typically black in color with a brown muzzle.

This cute camel came to say hello, located in the African Savanna portion of the zoo.

The American Alligator is located in the Children’s zoo, and are considered the largest reptile in North America.

Oakland’s adorable Sun Bear is known for his long tongue and hairless paw pads.

The North American River Otter is also located in thhe Childen’s zoo, and his species’ largest threat is pollution.

Two parent giraffes are seen protecting their baby from the sun, providing shade with their long necks.

This beautiful bald eagle can be found on the California Trail, and it’s lifespan in captivity is almost DOUBLE it’s lifespan in the wild, at 50 years.

Jaguars are very rare, and are considered the largest cats of the Americas, averaging to about 5 feet in length.

The African Lion can only be seen from a distance to the public, as they are very vulnerable as a species, and are considered carnivorous, which can be potentially dangerous to members of the zoo.

Staff can often be seen feeding the animals around the zoo, and ensuring they are healthy.

One big attraction of the park is the gondola ride up to the California Trail. This fun experience is still open during the pandemic, though the zoo’s other main ride, the Sky Ride, is temporarily closed.