The Portland Zoo is so gorgeous! I loved all the changing foliage. Its is also a really clean and well maintained zoo. Lots of bathrooms, which is great with a kid. And as the parent of a sensory sensitive kid, I like they have signage for areas that might be loud, suggesting headphones.

Pleasantly surprised! Got there right when it opened and headed straight to the red panda! Glad we did, because they were walking around and active. Went back later to see the red panda snoozing. Loved the layout and the exhibits. Animals seemed active and well cared for.

Youre the best things Ive ever been to personally. Comparing it to the San Francisco and Oakland zoo it just barely edges them out I really like the long path that the elephants have. They have a nice variety of animals. Its well shaded so even on hot days its not unbearable and of course its fine on cool days. One thing to notice that theres a petting zoo which can be fun for younger children. Depends themselves are really well organized if you read the signs youll never miss any of it. The staff is friendly and resourceful so if you have any questions just ask. Portable animals include bears goats tigers cheetahs elephants elk giraffes red pandas lemurs monkeys lions both River and sea otters. Definitely go if you have the time but if you miss it for other stuff in Portland Id understand.

I was very impressed with this zoo. Seems like around every corner there was a new experience waiting to be found. So many animals to be seen or even heard. There is a train ride as well. Elephant ears looked amazing.

Great Zoo! Every exhibit had an active animal. There are helpful signs, wonderful views, and a large variety.There were a handful of closed items, but not enough to be a problem. We went in the morning and it wasn’t too crowded until 11:30a or so. We didn’t eat here but there are options for food that doesn’t seem too expensive (for a zoo).They don’t do much to enforce the mask policy, most people are ok about it though.

Beautiful and well taken care of place for families with kids and anyone who enjoys nature and animals.Animals are really well taken care of and the staff makes it an easy, well mapped out flow for visitors!I was lucky to visit in a 70F cloudy day, but I’ve seen places dedicated to cooling off if you visit in the summer.Also, there are plenty of restrooms, sanitation stations and places where you can get food.Love it!

Had an absolute blast!!!!! The key wasnt necessary, honestly I think we saw 3 spots. The pizza was delicious, the grounds were well kept. The staff was incredibly friendly, even kicking us out at 5:30pm, they were nice about it. The animals are beautiful, and new otters, and bugs coming soon. The chitlins had a blast, grandma and grandpa really enjoyed this fun little trip.

Such a lovely way to spend an afternoon! The zoo is a quick train ride from downtown Portland. Admission is a little pricey, so look for discount tickets online. The animals are in very large outdoor spaces, so there is a lot of walking down wide pathways to see them. Make sure you see the bat cave and the otters!!!

I love Oregon Zoo! There is soo much to look at. The whole park is filled with different plants as well that are labeled, facts to check out at every exhibit and of course bunches of beautiful animals! We loved spending the afternoon walking around and enjoying it all! Finished up the day with a delicious elephant ear!

Some great highlights. Some not so good. Tickets were pricey for a zoo (my opinion), but I was most impressed with the habitats. Especially, the Elephant. Enjoyed the visit.

Visited from AZ. Loved the shaded walks and animal areas. The elephants were really active in the water. Great to see. Everyone wore a mask on the inside areas per guidelines which was very nice.

This zoo is really big, lots of walking. But it is very clean, animals look healthy, happy and alert. The habitats are large and setup so multiple people can look at the same time. Lingering is encouraged. I like that you can bring in your own food and drinks and their sugary treats sent all over the park in your face. You can also have a picnic at washington Park. I love visiting her and you can find discount admissions info on n their website.

We love everything about being members of the Oregon Zoo! We enjoying walking the beautiful grounds and visiting different animals on different days. Somedays we get a yummy treat (elephant ears) and have lunch (their pizza is yummy also) on the lawn, while watching the Birds of Prey Show (hopefully it will start up again soon). The carousel and train rides are fun and we always look forward to our beloved zoo lights in Dec. Happy members past 8+ years.

The condors were out and are enormous. Elephant ears are tasty (not the ones attached to the elephants. ) Very clean, people were great about wearing masks. The kids loved it. Seems upgraded from when I was here a few years ago. Go on the train ride.

The grounds were well maintained and clean, we went early in the morning on a Sunday and it was busy but not to busy to enjoy everything. One thing about being early was that a lot of the animals were still sleeping and not active or some not visible at all but thats not their fault. The gift shop was well stocked and generally affordable!

I havent been in a few years but it was nice to be back! A lot of construction is finished but some spots are still blocked off. I had an amazing time regardless. The animals were thriving and there wasnt too many people at all. You just have to mind your space. Elephant ears were delicious as always!

Lots to do and see even on a hot day. Plenty of shade for the kiddos, but it was definitely warm so obviously needed ice cream. Areas to run around and play. First time here but seemed fresh and like there were multiple new exhibits. Petting zoo was closed but kids didnt seem to mind. Had a blast.

My family and I spent 5 hours at the zoo today. The kids loved the animals and the exhibits. It wasnt too hot or humid. Lots of active animals. Everyone was having a good time except for those who wanted to pay cash. The food and beer was my only complaint. The pizza place advertised 16oz cans for 8.00 then gave us 12oz cans instead. The food at the Afican Cafe cost us as much as dinner the night before at a sea side restaurant. We got so little for $60 it was obscene. 😒

Beautiful scenery and landscape along with the animals located at this zoo. I had a lovely time meandering around.

Had a great time visiting here for the first time. Was told of how many changes have happened over the last couple years and the results are pretty awesome. Spent way more time then we thought we would, and had allot of fun.

Admission is reasonably priced, and the exhibits are better than other zoos Ive been to. We enjoyed riding the train and going inside the atrium. This zoo is in a forested area, giving it such a wonderful vibe.

First time to the Oregon zoo. It was very nice trip. Overall the zoo had a nice flow and the exhibits seem to really mesh well together. You can tell which are the older parts, because that is where we got slightly got turned around. But over, very much recommend.

Very good place to visit with family, book tickets in advance (because of covid), lot of parking place, nice layout, train ride is ok (very small ride), carousel, insect zoo and many more. Kids will just love this place seeing wonderful animals. There is good range of animals including polar bear and penguins. Big size Food court, popcorn, zoo store, well maintained restrooms etc., in summer you will find water mist(to best summer). Overall very good place to visit, tickets cost around $25 for adults & $19 for kids and parking full day around $8.

Great zoo with lots of wonderful exhibits. I really appreciate how many of them are incorporated into the naturally occurring ecosystem of the PNW biome.

ProsI really love this zoo, it’s about 2 hours to walk around unless you have kids .Beautiful landscaping and the animals look great .ConsMy first time on the train took about 7 minutes to get going and the entire trip was 6 mins for 5 bucks .This is literally for the kids, it should really be free .This could have been amazing to go around the entire zoo . You can’t hear the speaker on the train it’s too loud, and slow . It just did a U-turn and it doesn’t stop or see any animals, maybe the elephants. Save your money for the food !Food - bought two hotdogs, 1string fries and 2 drinks 20 bucks and the fries were cold and room temp hot dogs . I actually return the fries and asked for something fresh.I usually I just walk around and go once a year to support the zoo .Overall, it’s great for the kids ...

This Zoo has always been a favorite of mine, for Zoo lights and just in general. It has great exhibits, I know the animals are cared for as well as possible, and theyre constantly adding new attractions and exhibits it feels like. Id give this zoo 10 stars if I could.

We had a fun time at the zoo which was well maintained. Tickets are to be bought online and most ppl were wearing masks. It has lot of variety of animals however some exhibit shows were closed due to pandemic. There are good food stands to eat from and also nice space to have your own picnic on the grass. Parking was easy n convenient ($8 for unlimited time)

Had a very fun day seeing all of the animals. Rented a cart to not have to walk on a bad foot. The cart lasted all day going up and down the hills. Never moved off of full.

Great zoo with large enclosures and beautifully managed grounds. As some folks noted, the enclosures are missing animals but the train ride is a definite skip. It’s $5 per adult and less than a 5 min ride which went down one rail to the vet and personnel back buildings and no views of any of the animal enclosures or the zoo. Otherwise, a great experience!

Animals where so great this time in August.The remodeling is all very cool. Including the beautiful landscaping now.

Such a beautiful zoo! Built in 1888. So lush and green 💚 Lots of great animals! Perfect for little kids and families. Youre special entry time because of Covid is not super strict. If you come within the hour youll be fine. Parking is through the parking kitty. Super wonderful experience.

Best time to go is in the morning when it first opens up! Why? Parking, and, less traffic! It was like my kiddos had the WHOLE ZOO to themselves! The weather was perfect too. Not too cold or hot!

Parking was easy; paying for it notso...Entry almost $100 for 3 adults and 1childWith exposure to hundreds of people that dont know the meaning of distancing or using face-masks; the fact that they limit the amount of visitors probably keeps them from being a super-spreader site...if youre not vaccinated...stay away. Few animals were visible and thanks to an award winning layout, animals were able to hide better. The best part for my granddaughter was the $30 stuffed animal. I was a member for 30 years, sad to say nevermore.

The zoo was pretty good. Theres lots of exhibits with lots of animals. However while I was here which is also at the same time when Corona is still happening some exhibits were closed off. Otherwise it would have been fully accessible. Also another thing to note since Corona is still around they have you buy your tickets online. Theres also some nice snack stands too. Adults, if you want theres a stand that has margaritas and another stand that has beer. But for kids theres shaved ice or Dippin dots.

I hadnt been here for years. I had a great time, even though there were many things still closed for covid-19. It was really nice seeing how well the animals were treated and that they had roomy areas to roam. I definitely recommend getting an Elephant Ear even if there is a long line; they are pure cinnamon-y goodness.

So much fun! Myself and husband spent about 3 hours on the nose here. We walked at a leisurely pace and spent a good 10-15 minutes at most exhibits and had a great time! It really stood up to San Diego zoo in both of our minds (we grew up there) even with a few sections still closed for Covid such as the insect house.Our favorites : red pandas, seals, cheetahs / African dogs, elephants, the aviary!

This zoo is small but very well organized. The trail is well thought and gives great view of the animals. Staff is very welcoming and helpful.

Oregon Zoo I am a member for the year. Beautiful place to walk around

We love coming here, went here with my wife on our honey moon, recently went for her 40th birthday 🎉🎂

Seriously awesome! Even with some of the restrictions I had more fun this done then ever before covid, they really nailed it, and for the most part people give more space and move out of the way a little faster if youre patient (learn how, its useful). The staff was great, the animals where active or at least sleeping by the windows. Great place! Go support them and the animals!

It was a nice little walk through. Good customer service. Came at 1600 and had to leave before 1800 we still didnt get a chance to explore the whole zoo. We will be back. (-:

Who doesnt love the Zoo??My kids and myself do so we thank the Zoo staff and of course the animals!!Its well maintained and now newly remodeled/updated in many areas..The drive though Zoo lights was a great experience for my young kids as well!

It was me my husband are four kids my aunt and my grandma that went and we all had a blast we all thought it was the best zoo we been too theres lots to see and do the animals seemed happy as could be and the way they have it set up is awesome

Wonderful trail like walk through beautiful exhibits Lots of them were shutdown during the winter, but still enjoyable. The new polar bear exhibit is fantastic. It allows you to see the animal on land as well as an underwater viewing area for the times they are escaping the heat. The lion and several other exhibits allow you to get close enough to almost touch the animals. One of my favorite zoos.

Awesome place at 54 and was like a little kid. Love the animals and the way they are housed. Very natural ♥️ will be back, love gift shop I spent $100 that money goes to help out animals. Ill do it again next time you should go visit them now. Awesome experience for all ages. Lol recommend 1,000% 👍👍 staff was great too thank you all ♥️♥️♥️

Even with the reservations the zoo was very crowded on a Friday afternoon. We were very disappointed in the new polar bear exhibit. Why would they plant a bunch of trees in front of a viewing area. I appreciate the fact animals have more space to wander and explore but if you are going to charge 20+ dollars per ticket it would be nice to see some animals. The lions were hidden behind a rock. The giraffe zoo talk was so crowded you couldnt hear or see and there were so many people in the Pacific NW enclosure we wore masks and hurried through without seeing anything.

We really enjoyed our trip but we have been to the Omaha and Denver zoo and we just cant rank it ahead of those. However, we got to see the new polar bear and it was nice and shady. They did amazing with covid. We felt safe the whole time. We also had a wonderful picnic.

Today we went to the zoo. We had two little girls with us and they loved it.The Oregon Zoo is really nice. The animals hardly seem depressed at all, and like I said: the kids love it.Also: there are margaritas at the zoo now.

Lovely zoo. The layout was nice and they supplies misters during the heat, which made a huge difference. The exhibits were fun and interactive.

Educational for kids and adults, very nice place to look around all the animals and have your lunch lot of seating available. I personally love to take my kid 2 to 3 times a year. Zoo lights around Christmas time are amazing and must see.

A very solid basic Zoo. Lots of upgrading happening currently. Pretty consistent experience each time. Parking lot can be dicey because people dont pay attention. Zoo lights is a great experience at the holidays. They did a great job being organized during the drive through event during the pandemic. They have the pandemic on lock with their preparation. Felt safe with all the protocols they have in place. Require masks the entire time in zoo. With having reservations it really allows you to enjoy the zoo without as many people being around.

Excellent Zoo. Loved visiting spring covid since it wasnt crowded and very spacious.

I love the Oregon zoo! Its one of the most beautiful places, like being on a nature walk instead of a zoo. 10/10

What a Beautiful Zoo. Gorgeous grounds wonderful habitats for the animals. Wide variety of animals, birds, reptiles and fish. Well worth the time and money!!!

Nice Zoo! However we visited during an extreme heat wave, so most of the animals were hidden trying stay cool. Most could not be seen. However, the elephants were just being put away when we got to them.

OPEN - we went June 2021. Only things not open was a few exhibits including the insect zoo. No feeding giraffes or goats again so far. Most food stands are also open as well.Plenty of safety protocols and signs and staff there to help you navigate safely.

Great zoo. Great animals. Terrible coffee.

Beautifully designed enclosures and happy animals. Most animals are acquired through rehabilitation programs rather than purely for entertainment. There is a focus on good ecological practices.Plenty of very clean restrooms throughout the park and very thorough covid safety and mask policies. We had a great time here and were glad we visited.

The zoo has made it possible for their animals to have so much space to roam. Its awesome!

Went with my granddaughter and it was a beautiful day all the animals were out and food and drinks were available, great day out, recommend the seasons pass if u go a few times get ur money back !

Beautiful Zoo. Great for families with children. I visited her after 14 years and she changed completely. 👍🏻 Be sure to try Elephant Ear !!!

I havent been too the zoo in a long time. I am amazed at what a wonderful job they have done with the bond money. They have truly expanded the habitat for the animals. I enjoyed myself much more with the new system of less people.

The architecture of this zoo is phenomenal! Beautifully designed with plants along the walkways & lots of animals in nicely sized enclosures! The prices are a little expensive but worth it! Has a train that goes around the zoo and a restaurant, elephant ear and margarita stand. I usually dont like going to Zoos or Sea world from lack of space that the animals have; but being here made me happy to see the care and spacious areas that the animals are given and how they have rescued a few injured aninals. You can rent strollers or carts to ride in! Christmas time is awesome to check it out!!!!

We always love the zoo. We get to see so many different animals and their habitat.This one was a real big zoo with a variety of animals. It took about 3 hours to complete everything without rushing.

Long walk around the zoo, many animals are not there and some are not well taken care of. There is a free shuttle running every 15 minutes. The zoo store has very limited items and very expensive from my point of view. I did see around three species of animals I had never seen before. A good thing from them is that they have many water fountains by every bathroom area.

This place is way cleaner and nicer than it was the last time I visited in 2015. No map is needed. Every intersection had a person giving directions. All in all it was a wonderful visit for myself, my parents, my brother and my daughter

I love the Oregon Zoo! I have been visiting here since I was a kid and it never disappoints. I went again June 2021 during Covid and there were plenty of sanitizer stations, pay with credit card options, and timed entry. Parking was still a pain so you might want to carpool like I did or use Max. It is a lot of walking so you might want to bring a stroller or rent one if you have little ones, the last hill wiped out my kiddo! You can check the animal talk and feed times if you want to add a little more education to your visit too. We happened to stumble on the penguin talk and my 3 year old kid kinda tuned it out but liked watching the penguins go after the fish.

This is a really nice Zoo. I really like the way it is organized to help you see everything. I really enjoyed it.

The zoo was very clean people there were very respectful and the family and I Loved exploring and seeing all the Beautiful Animals it was all Awesome and worth the Money

First time going and I love the 1 way traffic, I do hope they keep that after this whole pandemic blows over. It really did help with keeping the flow!!The animals were amazing and you could tell they were loved and well cared for!!

The kids had tons of fun, we spent 6 hours there and Im sure we couldve spent more time there.

It was the best zoo we have been in USA. Loved it more than San Diego zoo and others. Definitely worth visiting. Woods gives a unique touch to zoo.

Truly amazing feeling to watch polar beer, sea otters and many more animals. Be prepared for a long walk as you meander through the zoo to see different animals.Need to pay for parking outside the zoo @ $2/ hour

Very fun place to spend the day. Went on a perfect day where it was not too hot or cold so got to see a lot of animals.

This entire zoo is so cool. The grounds and buildings are well kept and clean. The elephant exhibit inspires awe. If you want an even better experience, try coming a bit later in the afternoon closer to closing time. It was quiet and serene, which is a cool vibe for a zoo.

This zoo is surrounded and immersed in beauty. My favorite exhibit was the bats due to them being so active (feeding time). The family enjoyed it! I would do this again.

Had a great time at the Oregon Zoo. Directions are posted very well during COVID times, it’s essentially a one way path. We were there on a nice and beautiful a Oregon day, so all the animals were out including the polar bear Nora. Someone dropped a shoe in the giraffe land and as you can see the poor giraffe thought it was food and started chewing it.

Really important to buy your tickets in advance, but if you do, it is a nice and will organized experience. Same exhibits are still closed and habitats under construction. But many of the major ones are welcoming visitors. Looking forward to seeing Nora the polar bear next time.

I took my little brother here and he loved it! I also enjoyed the experience! I would of like to see more animals but I believe thats all because of construction. If your in the area this zoo is a must!

Best family time. We have returned after COVID19 with our pre teen grand daughters. They still love the Zoo, thank goodness. 🤗We had a great time and even bought a membership 🤗

Love the Oregon Zoo! The bats are my favorite. Great selection of wild animals. Its clean and fun for the whole family.

What a wonderful zoo this was.. had a great time. Will be back again

They were out of kids cups in the zoo that day. And not all of the water bottle refill stations were working (drinking fountains off limits for Covid concerns) which made a hot day very thirsty.It was a beautiful zoo, plenty of exhibits, although some of the animals were shy.

You will find a great experience at the Oregon Zoo. The animals are well taken care of, appear well fed and content with their enclosure enrichments. The grounds are well maintained, the over all view of the zoo and background are enchanting. The giraffes 🦒, otters 🦦, condors, and bats 🦇 are personal favorites.

It was a great day to take our grand daughter for her birthday. Its been so long since we have been. It was just as wonderful as we remember it. We all enjoyed it.

It was amazing! All the animals were beautiful and they had just let the polar bear out for the first time. We loved ever second of our trip to the zoo.

Great zoo. Love the attention to detail throughout the zoo with settings, sculptures, interactive elements. This zoos commitment to rehabilitation, education, and animal protection is stellar.

New reservation system online is simple. Almost everything is open, even food stops. Indoors mask required, outside highly recommended. Bears, lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys, birds, giraffe, seals, otters, and more made 3-year-olds first trip magical. Be wary of the flamingos.At 4 visits a year, membership is less expensive (for unlimited visits).

I had a great time at the Oregon Zoo my only complaint would be that they had quite a few empty exhibits.

They were very safe and had a trail mapped out, Easy in and easy out. Great walk and the pictures are awesome.

It was a good zoo. But paying 24$ a ticket (if you are not from Oregon/Washington) is pretty expensive. The animals were all cool and they had some colobus monkeys (which are my favorite animal) which were cool since I havent seen those in zoos before. Good zoo but 24 seems a bit high for us, so we definitely wont come again.

We went to zoo lights on the last weekend it was available and while the line was pretty long I enjoyed the experience. My daughters (4 & 2) had a little bit of a hard time with the wait to get in but once in they loved the lights and were glad to be there. It is a little tough to not see actual animals and for the kids to stay in the car because they do want to walk around and not be stuck inside, but overall I think they did a great job creating a family experience that they will be remembered and the price wasn’t bad considering it would cost more if it had been a regular zoo lights trip. We were even late for our time slot and they let us in no problems. Thank you for some holiday cheer during a very difficult year, we loved it!

Really good zoo. Very pretty and green. They have a good amount of animals available to view.

So much fun and so affordable walked the whole place in 5 hours

Mask requirements made us feel very safe. Theres a lot too see! We particularly enjoyed watching Samson the elephant doing some training in the pool.

We had a great trip to the zoo today. Staff takes keeping masks on properly seriously. They will ask those with their nose hanging out to cover it up. Everything is one way right now. They are several areas completely closed. I would encourage you to check the zoo website before you go to avoid any disappoinment. With that being said there is still allot open. We got to watch Nora and the elephants play in the water so that alone made the trip worth it!Pro tip: right now the bathroom just before you enter the zoo is open and there isnt another one open until after you have walked about 30 minutes. So if you have a small bladder or kiddos its worth going before you enter the zoo.

An overall good experience. It takes 3-4 hours to cover the entire zoo. Best time to visit is Morning!!!

Great time for the whole family. The sea otters were so fun to watch. The elephant exhibit was so neat, they could walk below you. The kids had a great time, if we come back to town I would definitely come again!

We spent about 3 hours. Lots of animals to see. They were active.

Lots of animals, well-cared-for and very well run. Great place to visit anytime!