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.
Mask requirements made us feel very safe. There's a lot too see! We particularly enjoyed watching Samson the elephant doing some training in the pool.
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!
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 wasn't 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.
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.
You're the best things I've 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. It's well shaded so even on hot days it's not unbearable and of course it's fine on cool days. One thing to notice that there's a petting zoo which can be fun for younger children. Depends themselves are really well organized if you read the signs you'll 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 I'd understand.
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.
Excellent Zoo. Loved visiting spring covid since it wasn't crowded and very spacious.
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Welcome to the Oregon Zoo, the wildest place in Oregon. On 64 acres in the West Hills of Portland, the zoo is a world community of animals and humans, at the forefront of animal care, conservation and wildlife education.
Welcome to the Oregon Zoo, a place where you can experience the wild side of Oregon. Located on 64 acres in the West Hills of Portland, this zoo is a world community of animals and humans that is dedicated to animal care, conservation, and wildlife education.
The Oregon Zoo has been around for over 130 years and has become one of the most popular attractions in Portland. It was founded in 1888 when Richard Knight purchased two bears from a hunter and displayed them in his drugstore window. The bears became so popular that Knight decided to build a zoo to house them.
Today, the Oregon Zoo is home to over 2,600 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world. Visitors can see everything from elephants and lions to penguins and otters. The zoo also has several exhibits that showcase different habitats such as Africa Rainforest, Amazon Flooded Forest, Great Northwest, Pacific Shores, Primate Forests among others.
One thing that sets the Oregon Zoo apart from other zoos is its commitment to animal welfare. The zoo's Animal Welfare Program ensures that all animals are provided with proper nutrition, medical care and living conditions that mimic their natural habitat as closely as possible.
In addition to animal welfare programs at the zoo itself there are also many conservation efforts underway both locally and globally through partnerships with other organizations like Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), International Rhino Foundation (IRF) among others.
The Oregon Zoo also offers educational programs for visitors of all ages including school groups who come on field trips throughout the year. These programs include hands-on activities like feeding giraffes or petting goats which help visitors learn about different species while having fun at same time.
Another unique feature of this zoo is its focus on sustainability practices such as recycling waste materials into compost or using solar panels for energy production which helps reduce carbon footprint while still providing high-quality experiences for visitors.
Overall if you're looking for an exciting day out with family or friends then look no further than visiting "Oregon Zoo". With its wide variety of animals exhibits showcasing different habitats along with educational programs it's sure be an unforgettable experience!
- Website
- oregonzoo.org
- Address
- 4001 southwest canyon road
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- Museums and institutions