Oakland Zoo To Host 19th Annual Healthy Living Festival

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County will host the 19th Annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo Thursday, Sept. 29. The event, sponsored by the office of Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, the Healthy Living Festival is a free event for older adults living in Alameda County to promote health and wellness.

Now in its 19th year, the annual event draws an average of more than 2,000 participants. It is the only dedicated, free festival for seniors in the Bay Area, and the largest in the U.S., a news release issued by Miley’s office said.

According to the release, this year’s Healthy Living Festival will be held in person at the Oakland Zoo after two years of being hosted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“All seniors, their providers, family, and/or friends who have registered for the event will receive a free meal and entrance to the Zoo,” the release said.

COVID -19 and flu vaccinations will also be available at the event.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the return of the Healthy Living Festival in person this year,” Miley said. “We are grateful for the seniors in our community and look forward to a fantastic event with music, food, and fun. It’s so important that our community comes together to support seniors, their health, and their quality of life. If it’s good for seniors, it is good for us all.”

Oakland Zoo CEO Nik Dehejia said the organization was looking forward to hosting the festival.

“It's been a pleasure to open our gates and welcome attending community members and their families to enjoy a day at the zoo in connection with this important and worthwhile event for seniors,” Dehejia said.

The 19th Annual Healthy Living Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road in Oakland.

For more information visit the Healthy Living Festival website online.