We're at the Oakland Zoo! We are so happy to be here in the Bay Area where we are
so excited so amazing has so many different exhibits and features we are
super psyched about this visit come join us! Run the Atlas! Hey guys I'm at the
Oakland Zoo what's special about the zoo is that it's governed by this
Conservation Society of California which means that they really focus on welfare
and education of animals and the environment. One of the most impressive
exhibits that we've ever seen at a zoo is the California trail which opened in
July of 2018 it's accessible via a scenic gondola
ride and covers 56 acres where they showcase eight of the state's most
iconic indigenous animals
we soared 650 feet above sea level to access the California trail below us
we could see the Bison roaming freely in their habitat the American bison were
once indigenous to California and are now near threatened due to
overconsumption here you can see where they roamed years ago versus today next
we spot the bald eagle once widespread and abundant in California today they
are endangered with less than 30 nesting pairs next we spot the habitats of the
gray wolf one of the most elusive of the predatory animals next we spot the
Jaguar yes this animal once lived in California in fact in the early 20th
century the Jaguars range extended as far west as Monterey in Northern
California there now endangered due to hunting Jaguars used to be native to
this area historically Wildlife conservationists are hoping that this
exhibit will raise awareness so that these animals can thrive once again now
for one of California's most visible and enduring symbols the grizzly bear
but where have they all gone prior to the Spanish settlement in the 18th
century there were roughly 10,000 Grizzlies in California less than 75
years after the discovery of gold in 1848 almost every grizzly in California
had been tracked down and killed after at the 1920s no Grizzlies were ever seen
again
prior to visiting the zoo I never realized that the grizzly which is seen
on our flag in numerous California sports teams cannot even be found in our
state the zoo rescued this black bear after it was threatened for being
euthanized after invading a home now the bear is safe here and climbing trees I
visited many zoos before it but this was my first time seeing a bear in action
climbing a tree
the zoo hopes that you can see these animals for yourself make a connection
and help protect them for the future one of the greatest success stories of the
zoo is the story of the California condor in 1987 they were almost extinct
with only 27 left in the wild they were brought to the zoo treated for lead
poisoning and now making a comeback his head turns all the way around now for
one of the most breathtaking highlights of the zoo the panoramic view of the Bay
Area the zoo also teaches the next generation what it's like to be a
biologist through a very interactive exhibition called the habit areum the
exhibit teaches kids how to explore nature and respect the environment talk
about what the biologists are looking for in that burrow in that shape the
exhibit shows kids just how connected we are to our environment and gives them
ideas on how we can take action and also sparks an interest in STEM careers such
as biology and during winter time they have the Oakland Zoo Lights night
the Oakland Zoo is perched high above the Oakland Hills and you can bring some
food here and have a picnic and there's also lots of trails too surrounding the
zoo did somebody say trails it's time to head one hour inland from the Oakland
Zoo to Mount Diablo one of the highest peaks drove up to a place in the East
Bay called Mount Diablo it's really high up over a thousand feet
look at how green the hills are this is late December here this bu summit of
Mount Diablo a lot of people light up here there's a lighthouse if you like
these views as much as we do be sure to hit that thumbs up button down below
rohde it's super windy welcome to Mount Diablo going in here
we found a cool viewpoint
and finally we spotted some local wildlife a family of deer
the conservation for animals like this are in our hands and we want to thank
the Oakland Zoo for helping to raise awareness to the protection of these
animals at home and beyond if you're in the Bay Area
be sure to check out the Oakland Zoo it's one of the most eye-opening and
educational zoo experiences that we've had link in the description below for
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