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Oakland Zoo $80m Expansion Includes Largest Urban Gondola System in N. California

Oakland Zoo $80m Expansion Includes Largest Urban Gondola System in N. California
Charles Read
By Charles ReadFeb 27, 2017 1 min read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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Oakland Zoo's $80 million expansion project is well underway along with its brand new gondola system.

According to a CBS feature, the system is being installed to give visitors access to the new California Trail Exhibit. The exhibit is sited on a high ridge above the main zoo.

Sixteen 8-person gondolas will carry visitors above the Oakland hills, affording far-reaching views across the entire Bay Area.

It is reportedly the largest urban gondola system in Northern California.

The exhibit will be home to numerous new animals, all native to the region at some time.

These include black bears, mountain lions and even jaguars which were found in California until 1857.

The zoo's expanded offeringis expected to giveSan Diego Zoo a run for its money.

California Trail is slatedto open in summer 2018.

Image courtesy Oakland Zoo

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Charles Read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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