World Giraffe Day

Feed a giraffe at Oakland Zoo and save Giraffe in the wild.

Giraffe feeding times are 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm

Event included with regular Zoo Admission.

Giraffe feedings are $15 per person in addition to Zoo admission. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that both adults and children over 2 years old require tickets to be on the deck.

Tickets go on sale May 6th.

Come join us in celebrating the sixth Annual “World Giraffe Day” at Oakland Zoo!

With less than 80,000 giraffe remaining in the wild, the time to act is NOW. Learn about Oakland Zoo’s giraffe population and giraffe in Africa, and participate in activities that help these animals in the wild. 100% of the proceeds for this event goes to giraffe conservation.

Feed a Giraffe! Tickets are $15 per person in addition to Zoo admission. You can also purchase tickets first come,first serve in front of the giraffe exhibit on June 15th. Quantities are extremely limited — arrive early for the best chance of getting tickets! All proceeds collected from giraffe feedings go directly to help save giraffes in the wild! Tickets go on sale May 6th.*

*Please note all children need to be accompanied by an adult, and both adults and children over 2 years old require tickets to be on the deck. Advanced tickets will be available online through Eventbrite.

Guests can also participate in a drawing, with all proceeds going to the Reticulated Giraffe Project. Participants do not need to be present to win. Drawing tickets are $5 and purchased at the drawing table. Prizes include:

-a painting done by Benghazi the giraffe
-an opportunity to come watch Benghazi make a painting,
-a chance to shadow a zoo keeper for a day,
-a private behind the scenes giraffe tour for 6 guests!

ALL FUNDS raised from raffles and tickets purchased to feed our giraffes on this special day go to the Reticulated Giraffe Project in Kenya.