The Oakland Zoo is home to over 660 native and exotic animals, Skyride, miniature train, carousel, picnic grounds, wildlife-related art exhibits, hands-on kids' activities, and more.
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.