Oakland Zoo Entrance Building Oakland, California The Oakland Zoo is attracting more and more visitors to its 525 acres in the rolling hills of Knowland Park. To improve the zoo's ability to manage large numbers of visitors, Noll & Tam Architects worked with zoo staff and a zoological landscape designer to create a dramatic new entrance area and building. The gateway, which features an East African motif, communicates the excitement and fun of the zoo, while the entrance building includes a renovated eating area, expanded food preparation area, new ticket booths, and a renovated gift shop. < Previous ProjectNext Project >