Discounts
Discounted admission for income-assistance programs
The Oregon Zoo offers discounted admission for Oregon and Washington individuals and families who qualify for the income assistance programs listed below. If you participate in an eligible program, you may buy up to four tickets at $12 each for you and your immediate family. Please reserve tickets using the link below and bring proof of eligibility and residency when you visit the zoo.
Eligible programs:
- Oregon Trail card
- Washington Quest card
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or Apple Health
- WIC - eWIC card
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Buy daytime income-assistance discount tickets
Buy ZooLights income-assistance discount tickets
Request a free TriMet transit pass
Frequently asked questions for discounted admissions
Association of Zoos & Aquariums reciprocal membership discount
The Oregon Zoo honors $12 discount admission for up to four named adults and children covered by a membership at participating AZA zoos and aquariums. Reciprocal tickets are only valid for daytime zoo admission.
Discounted admission for groups of 20 or more
Discounted group rate for general zoo admission:
- If purchasing 20 or more adult/child general admission tickets for a specific day / time in a single transaction, you are eligible to receive a discount admission rate of $18 per ticket for all ages.
- Non-profit organizations pay $15 per ticket for all ages. Proof of the non-profit's status must be verified at time of purchase.
- Please note complimentary infant (ages 0-1) tickets do not qualify towards required 20 ticket minimum.
- Group orders are non-refundable.
Military discount
Veterans and active service members receive $2 off the price of regular admission when they show a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification.