Brunch for the Wild Bunch: 3:00pm Giraffe Feeding - September 21, 2024

Do you love giraffe and want to help support them in the wild? Enjoy this rare opportunity to feed a giraffe!

Tickets are $25 per person for Oakland Zoo Members & $45 per person for Non-members (includes Zoo admission for the day) with all proceeds going to support Oakland Zoo’s conservation partners in Kenya at the Reticulated Giraffe Project!

Please note: You do not need an advanced Zoo reservation if you purchase a ticket for this special experience. Quantities limited; 50 total tickets will be available for purchase. Tusker's Grill will open early - stop by for coffee and pastries!

Giraffe Meet-n-Munch!

• 9:30am - Guests are allowed to enter the Zoo

• 3:00pm* – Giraffe feedings begin

*Please plan to arrive at the giraffe feeding deck across from the lion habitat 5 minutes before your scheduled time.

Is there an extra cost to participate in this event?

Yes. Tickets are $25 per person for Oakland Zoo Members & $45 per person for Non-members (includes Zoo admission for the day) with all proceeds going to support Oakland Zoo’s conservation partners in Kenya at the Reticulated Giraffe Project. Those that do not pre-register will not be allowed to participate in the feeding.

Do I need to purchase Zoo admission to participate in the event?

No. Regular Zoo admission is included with this event ticket. At entry, Oakland Zoo members and participants in this event must show proof of membership & photo ID and non-members must show their Brunch for the Wild Bunch tickets and parking ticket.

Event participants are not required to reserve daytime entry tickets through the Zoo's regular online ticketing system

Is there an age requirement to participate?

Yes. No one under the age of 2 is allowed to participate in the giraffe feeding due to safety concerns. Guests 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

I bought tickets for my children to participate, but I am just watching. Do I need to purchase a ticket?

Yes. All guests, including supervising adults of children, must have event tickets to participate in the giraffe feeding.

Are strollers or wheelchairs allowed on habitat?

No. Strollers are not allowed on the giraffe feeding deck and the deck is not wheelchair accessible. Please note that the the feeding deck has stairs.

Do I have to wear a mask?

No. You do not need a mask to feed the giraffe.

What if it is raining?

In the event of rain, no rainchecks will be given, but refunds will be issued.

I bought a ticket for a feeding and an animal food spread. Can I participate in both?

No. Animal spreads take place concurrently and do not allow for guests to participate in multiple food spreads. We also want to allow for as many different visitors as possible to experience this rare opportunity.

How many tickets can I reserve?

Guests are allowed to purchase up to 6 spaces for a feeding. Please keep in mind that this event has limited capacity.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You may print your ticket or have it accessible on your phone. Tickets will be scanned at check-in once inside the Zoo and guests will receive a wristband to gain access to the animal habitat for their food spread.

Is there a dress code for Brunch for the Wild Bunch?

The animal keepers ask that you wear closed-toe shoes. Do not bring bags into the habitats. Limit jewelry as we do not want anything to fall off in the habitats.

If I am not participating in the feeding, can I still enter at 9:30am?

No, but some exceptions can be made. If you have members in your party who cannot participate in the event, they are allowed to enter with you. For example, if you and your child over 2 are participating in the giraffe feeding, and your partner and child under 2 don't have event tickets, they may enter at the same time with you, but will not be allowed on the giraffe feeding deck.

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