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Old 02-27-2009, 10:02 PM
 
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Question San Francisco or Oakland Zoo

Hello All:

I want to take my son to the zoo this weekend but I can't decide between the Oakland Zoo and the San Francisco Zoo. Which one do you think is better and why?

Thanks
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Old 02-27-2009, 11:30 PM
 
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Oakland Zoo is better in many ways, but is well worth going to for the Sky Ride chairlift alone.
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Old 02-28-2009, 07:31 AM
 
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The Oakland Zoo is actually less expensive too. Thanks!
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Old 02-28-2009, 09:39 AM
 
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The SF zoo looks nice but always has too many people and the parking is terrible. The animals don't look well there either. But I like the grounds. Oakland zoo would be my preference.
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Old 02-28-2009, 10:39 AM
 
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I think the Oakland Zoo is far superior. Parking is better for one. The zoo and animals seems better kept and I think the exhibits are smaller..more manageable and less crowded. The SF Zoo always seems like a hassle.
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Old 03-01-2009, 12:46 AM
 
Location: Oakland CA
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Hello All:

I want to take my son to the zoo this weekend but I can't decide between the Oakland Zoo and the San Francisco Zoo. Which one do you think is better and why?

Thanks
Oakland Zoo is great for kids -- it's smaller and they will get to see everything without getting overtired and too cranky. It's got a great kids center and a petting zoo, too. Parking is easy and that chair lift ride is GREAT! Great views and a nice break to the action...
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