Get out to the Oakland Zoo! This amazing zoo sits inside 490-acre Knowland Park and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. There's a lot to see and do while you're here. The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. Take the family on an outing!