The crew just after experiencing the lovely Oakland Zoo’s Gondola!

Amanda channeling he inner turtle….

🦁 Past Event Feature: Oakland Zoo Adventure

(Oakland, CA)

Join the Fukari Tribe Hiking Crew for an Accessible Adventure!

Hey everyone! I’m excited to invite you all to an accessible adventure at the Oakland Zoo for my 31st birthday on Friday, April 4th!

I know big hikes and strenuous adventures aren’t for everyone (me included lately), but I still crave community, connection, and shared experiences. I want to start creating more opportunities for us to get outside, explore, and make new memories—without it feeling overwhelming.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, April 4th
Leaving Modesto: 8:30 AM
Zoo Hours: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM (winter hours)
Carpooling available! Message me if you’re interested.

Weather Notice: The zoo may close for rain, so we’ll keep an eye on conditions!

Ticket Info

General Admission: Starts at $22 (Discounts for teachers, military, Oakland residents) → Purchase here: ticket.oaklandzoo.org

Membership Perks:
Free parking & early entry
10% off gift shop purchases
Discounts at partner zoos & aquariums
Starts at $119 for an individual
You can apply your ticket toward a membership! → oaklandzoo.org/membership

Parking:
• $16 at the gate
• $13 in advance → Get discounted parking

Group Discount: If we have 12+ people, tickets drop to $20 each! Let me know if you’re in!

Lunch After the Zoo!

We’ll grab lunch together after—TBD on location. Let me know if you have dietary or medical needs I should keep in mind!

Why This Matters

Lately, I’ve felt disconnected—like I don’t hear about things because I’m not well enough for extreme adventures. But I know I’m not the only one craving community—something beyond just work, home, and sleep.

I used to go on small adventures all the time, but they’ve become more scarce, and it’s been harder to find safe, trusted people to explore with. I want to change that—and this zoo trip is the first of many accessible adventures I hope to share with you all.

I hope to see you there—or maybe at Comic-Con, Dickens Fair, a Ren Faire, or another day trip soon!

RSVP by grabbing your tickets in advance & messaging me for carpooling!

Questions?
• Would you like to carpool? Let me know.
• Do you have dietary or medical needs I should be aware of? Message me!
• Anything I didn’t cover? Drop a comment or DM me!

I can’t wait to start building community & adventures together again. Hope to see you at the zoo!

Post Event Breakdown:

A soft, sensory-friendly adventure through the Oakland Zoo celebrating queer joy, chosen family, and accessible exploration.

This small group outing was designed with intention—gentle pacing, rest stops, and plenty of space for neurodivergent bodies and minds to just be. We shared laughs, snacks, weird facts about animals, and those quietly sacred moments that only happen when no one has to mask.

Whether you were there to pet goats, take selfies with your emotional support drink, or cry near the flamingos (been there), you were welcome just as you were. Also included: sight bingo cards, stickers, LOL worthy pens, and zoo related trivia/questions.

✨ This was healing disguised as a field trip. And we’ll do it again.