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Today's hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

Food at the zoo

Members receive 10% off food and beverage purchases from the zoo restaurants listed below. *alcoholic beverages excluded

youth enjoying ice cream on zoo train

Hours vary by location and are subject to change

Open daily

Cascade Cafe (Entry Plaza)

A great place to start or end your zoo trip! Grab a coffee or latte from Portland Coffee Roasters or a refreshing fruit smoothie. Serving hot sandwiches, salads, wraps, and other grab-and-go options. In the mood for a treat? Stop by for a Dole Whip, popcorn, caramel corn, chips, or cotton candy.
Open 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aviary Cafe (Elephant Plaza) 

Centrally located in the zoo and adjacent to the amphitheater and Elephant Lands, Aviary Cafe is a great stop before continuing your journey through the zoo. Do some birdwatching while dining on a selection of quick favorites such as cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, Zenner's hot dogs, fresh salads, wraps and shoestring fries. 
Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Elephant Ears (Elephant Plaza)

Our signature item for more than 35 years, Elephant Ears* – served hot and fresh, dusted with cinnamon and sugar – continue to delight both old and young alike. *No elephants were harmed in the creation of these delicious treats.
Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Trailhead Snacks (Central Plaza)

Featuring the 'walking taco,' hot pretzels, nachos, caramel corn, chips, soft drinks, and draft beer.
Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dippin' Dots and Churros (Elephant Plaza)

Taste the fun of this unique ice cream treat, or cheer up with a sweet churro.
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brat Haus (Elephant Plaza)

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cool Treats (Elephant Plaza)

Nothing is more satisfying than a sweet ICEE on a warm day. Choose your favorite flavor and stay cool.
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Portland Pretzel and Popcorn Company (Elephant Plaza)

Featuring a massive 24-ounce family-size pretzel that easily serves four and other twisted varieties, Cheetos mix-it-up popcorns, ice-cold fountain beverages, cotton candy, caramel corn, canned beer and ciders.
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Growler's Pizza (Elephant Plaza)

Join us for piping-hot pizza, fresh salads, soft drinks and ice-cold beer.
Open  10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunset Highway Shave Ice Co. (Elephant Plaza)

Cool off with your favorite flavor of shave ice.
Open  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rainforest Snacks (Rainforest Plaza)

Cool off with your favorite flavor of ICEE frozen beverage or cold fountain beverage. Pick up some cotton candy, caramel corn, or popcorn.
Open  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scoop and Swirl (Discovery Plaza)

Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.