The Oregon Zoo is open every day of the year, except Dec. 25.
Spring hours
The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the grounds are open until 5 p.m.
Hours change seasonally
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Spring (March 1 to May 24, 2013)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., grounds open until 5 p.m. -
Summer (May 25 to Sept. 2, 2013)
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., grounds open until 7 p.m. -
Fall (Sept. 3 to Dec. 31, 2013)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., grounds open until 5 p.m. -
Winter (Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2014)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., grounds open until 5 pm.
Admission rates
Members: Free
Adults (12–64): $11.50
Seniors (65 and up): $10
Children (3–11): $8.50
2 and under: Free
Cash, credit or debit cards are accepted. Checks or money orders are not accepted.
Parking rates
Per vehicle: $4
Purchase tickets online
Buy print-at-home tickets for up to 19 paid guests and/or print free tickets at home for children ages 2 and under. When you purchase tickets online you can bypass ticket lines. Print-at-home ticketing is via a secure site, hosted by Gateway Ticketing Systems. It requires a PDF viewer like Adobe Readerand a printer. Questions? Contact us at etickets@oregonzoo.org or call 503-226-7627
Zoo keys
Unlock the secrets of the zoo and learn about your favorite animal at talk boxes on zoo grounds. Purchase a zoo key with your admission or any zoo retail location for $2.50.
- bats
- black bears
- chimpanzees
- bald eagles
- elephants
- giraffes
- mandrills
- mountain goats
- naked mole rats
- otters
- penguins
- polar bears
- rhinos
- zebras
Discounts
- Visit the zoo for only $4 on the second Tuesday of each month. Second Tuesday tickets are not available as print-at-home tickets.
- Taking a large group to the zoo? Twenty or more paid admissions qualify for a group rate when purchased in one transaction.
- Ride the bus or light rail to the zoo, show your transit ticket or TriMet pass and get $1.50 off the price of admission.
Social service agencies
Are you a client, provider or otherwise affiliated with a social service agency? The Oregon Zoo offers free admission to social service agencies. Visits can take place September to May with a limit of one visit per agency, per 24-month period.
Eligible providers work with government agencies to provide:
- adoption services
- child and family services
- health care
- mental health programs
- programs for seniors
- programs for homeless clients
Submit your request at least 30 days prior to your desired date. Designate the approximate number of clients and chaperones.
Weather-related closures
Rarely, the zoo closes because of ice, snow or other weather-related conditions. In the case of a closure, updates are posted on the front page of the website. When in doubt, call the zoo’s main telephone number, 503-226-1561, for up-to-date information.