The Oregon Zoo Reviews

The Oregon Zoo is always an amazing place to visit, and that didn't change just because of COVID! You can still see the vast majority of the animals and certain animals - like the chimps! - have really missed people and are as eager to see you as you are to see them! The zoo is taking wonderful precautions, too, and outdoor activities like visiting the zoo are some of the safest possible during quarantine.

Fantastic zoo. We had a great time and the animal enclosures are significantly larger than most places.

We are lucky to have a zoo that maintains such a high level of compassion for the animals that it houses. A great way to spend an afternoon learning about animals!

Good to see/hear various animals, birds, yet many of the exhibits were not open. Hated to see how Oregon's Governor and her progressive politics have ruined a once wonderful place in Portland to visit.

Taking the Max is the best way to go. I took the family early around 10 and most of the animals were out and about, the best parts were the seals and the elephants. The Elephant pool time at 12:30 is the best part. Make sure to get a good spot for it. We spent like 5 hrs there and it's by far the most I've spent at a zoo and they didn't even have the Black Rhino or the Polar exhibit yet. Opens in 2020. Only down side and complaint is that the food is expensive and cold. Ordered chicken strips and fries that were probably sitting under a heat lamp. All in all it was a good day.

Best Zoo! You wouldn't think to visit a Zoo on your trip to often. Don't skip the Oregon Zoo! Crowd management at is most excellent. The parking lot is full but rarely do you feel that there are too many other people that your experience is hindered.

It's a place you shouldn't miss if you go to Portland, this father.

It seems like 9/10 times I go there s a whole exhibit closed. At the time of writing this, their polar bear exhibit is getting a full renovation, so that s acceptable, but the monkey/ape area has been closed as well.

The Oregon Zoo is a wonderful place to spend the day. My favorite attraction is the Elephant Habitat. It is a must see and be sure and take in one of their shows too, when the elephants get in their pool. I really enjoy the bat exhibit as well. A part of the zoo is under construction, but there is still plenty to see and do. I've been to many zoos around the country and the Oregon Zoo is in the top five for me.

Great experience for the kids during fall. Pumpkin smash was on point!

Is over all a great place. Suggestion going on a weekday if possible. I took PTO. Weekends get really crowded when we go.. Last time my son was disappointed the elephants were gated from the water, the hippo exhibit was down, and the crocodile exhibit was down.

We have to pay online and we have to wait couple of hours like 4 hours because all of the time we re reserved

The enclosures were huge, varied, and engaging for the animals. I especially loved the Pacific Northwest section, it really felt like I was just out in the wilderness encountering the animals. You can buy a small plastic "key" for kids to "unlock" audio content about different exhibits, but it wasn't really explained it obvious when/where to use them... That didn't detract from the visit, though and it was only $2 so I didn't feel that I wasted money on it, especially since it's reusable on other visits.

It rained when we went but it was still fun...got us out of the house!! Most of the animals were out..

A friendly zoo with some cute animals, famous for the winter "Zoo Lights" where they cover the whole place in Christmas lights and stay open late. The paths are a little confusing, but there are bathrooms and food/drink amenities all over so they're not hard to find. They have an amazing elephant area, a beautiful greenhouse, and they do a show with some spectacular birds a few times away. I recommend going to see the big cats if it's sunny (you might catch them napping together) and the bats at any time.

A large part of the zoo is being renovated (a rhino area and a polar area) and will reopen in 2020.

I large variety of exhibits, fun to watch the animal feedings with set times throughout the day. Watch for the free admission days Portland occasionally offers.

This rating is based solely on the parking situation since we gave up and left. For an entertainment venue that is this popular parking is an embarrassment. 3 tiny lots. Or try to park above in Washington park and take your life into your hands walking down the roads. Would have loved to have gone in. Haven't been since I was a kid 50+ years ago.

Best family day. Especially this this time of year!

Loved the zoo... education and smiles all in one place.

The Zoo lights were dazzling, and the food was delicious and well-priced.

Love it. But most of the habitats where closed. I came from Cali. But will be back when they open.

The train ride was really boring hardly any lights at all

If you enjoy drawing, this is a great place to go during the week to practice.

Oregon Zoo is my favorite! They take such good care of all the living things here!

The place was torn up...Will be AWESOME when completed in 2020

I love our Zoo. Perfect weather so the animals were out enjoying too.

Amazing. Everyone is so friendly and the animals are beautiful!

Always love this zoo. They have made many great changes

I've been there for the zoo lights event. The event itself was good and very impressive. It's definitely worth to see, but I've felt a little bit sad for the animals that have to endure the lights fur such a long time.

Too crowded, half the exhibits are closed for construction. Overpriced

Wow, what a well organized operation. With Covid 19 they really have everything very well organized from direction of travel, limiting the number of people in at any point of time, and having monitors and signs at mask required areas. It makes you feel like you have the zoo all to yourself.

Love the trian ride! Discounted entry is also a plus. Looking out for the community

Great zoo! Fun place for an excursion with kids. Carousel, zoo train, Discovery center, ... sure to tire out the littles. Elephants are always a highlight.

Nice, large zoo with many sections, takes hours to get through everything.

My family has been going here for years. It is a wonderful zoo. My kids love the elephant house, the bat house, and the giraffes. We have a family membership and it is well worth the money.

Very cool zoo. Animals have great habitats. Different feel from your average zoo. Very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Zoo light are amazing we take the kid every year. Just try to get there early as parking is limited

It was nice, but there has been a lot of changes going on with the zoo so a lot of the animals were gone :(

i love this zoo but the habitats are to small but other wise it is awesome.

Took my son to zoo lights for the first time, he absolutely loved all the pretty lights and decorations. We both got the ride the zoo train for the first time together and im not sure who loved ot more.
The zoo team did a spectacular job and we had an amazing time. If you have not been to this event you need to add it to your bucket list, children or not it is fun for everyone.
Thank you zoo team for the great memories I made with my wife and son during this event, I will cherish them forever.

This zoo was amazing. There is a lot of different animals to see. The exhibits are big. You can pet some of the farm animals and it took us 2 hours to get through the zoo.

This place is cool for taking your children. You have to walk a lot inside of it but its worth it. There are all kind of animals but only one or two animals of each specie. They sell food, its a little expensive and take a little bit of waiting.

Beautiful surroundings, great activities for all ages, exhibits are well kept. Polar bear and primate currently closed (july2018) until 2020 I believe.

There was a lot of animals missing due to remodeling would it be nice to be acknowledge before buying an entrance overall need to wait 2years till everthing is open perhap???

Oregon zoo lights during the holidays is an awesome family outing that everyone in my family enjoys. It is fast becoming a new family tradition.

Love the zoo here in Oregon withthe new construction its crazy but worth it!

Christmas lights are always a great one time trip during the Christmas season. They also have a week where tickets are cheaper or free for low income families which is thoughtful of them. I'm not much of a regular zoo person though. Hurray! An animal! Okay I don't need to see that for a while. I think they do a good job at keeping the exhibits interesting and engaging with advancing technology. Elephants are cool. A LOT of Pokemon GO stops and gyms. Solid 7/10

It s great lots to see and do the train ride is a little short but still fun for the little ones mine are still too young to see the whole thing in one go ssssssooooo it s great for getting for getting them out you should definitely get the membership two visits already pays for it

Watching the elephants in the swimming pool was exciting. But missed the giraffes.

Very user friendly area. Great place to play pokemon go.

I will never outgrow going to the Zoo. Last time I went with family everyone had a wonderful time. The new Elephant enclosure is amazing. Other zoos come to portland because their elephant program is so successful.

Love the animals! The membership is completely worth it if you want to enjoy the animals multiple times throughout the seasons.

Oregon zoo has a lot of amazing wildlife to explore with amazement! Definitely a family fun trip for all to enjoy!

The elephant grounds are amazing. I look forward to going back.

Now a proud member of the zoo ,we take a ride in the Max and spend a great half of the day with my 3 years old. The zoo is getting better with all the improvements and all the friendly people that works there.

Very nice. The animal enclosures are well thought out. There's a few areas under construction.

Not everything open yet, but still had a lot of fun

It s was good experience ! A lot of construction but can t wait for new updates

A nice zoo. Plenty of attractions to engage little ones. The animal enclosure facililities, for the most part, appear to be pretty animal friendly. A comfortable oudoor theatre in the middle of the zoo was a nice feature. Plenty of refreshment stands & washrooms. Easy, but expensive ($8) parking. Take advantage of the other attractions in Washington Park.

We went on a hot Saturday and there was tons of people and still had a great time. Pro tip: go in the early spring on a weekday.