The Oakland Zoo Docent Services Docents are knowledgeable volunteers dedicated to bringing the message of animal appreciation and conservation to children and adults. They welcome the opportunity to share their caring and expertise with school classes, youth groups and interested adults.
Docent services are free with admission.
Docents give tours of the Main Zoo to children, as well as adults and youth groups. Groups of up to 50 can be accomodated and are divided into smaller groups when possible. There must be one adult chaperone for each group of eight children. Advance reservation is required for a wheelchair accesible motorized tour. Trained docents take up to five guests on a tour of the Zoo in a specially equipped electric cart.