Oregon Zoo

Inspiring our community to creat a better future for wildlife! http://www.oregonzoo.org http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/oregon_zoo-b351875/
(503) 226-1561

4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221

45.509093 -122.713254

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Welcome to the Oregon Zoo! The Oregon Zoo was born out of the love of animals in the mid 1880's by Richard Night. Our mission is to motivate people to care and act on behalf of wildlife by providing opportunities for observation, discovery and engagement. Not only do we pride ourselves on our exhibits but we also promote conservation, education, and community involvement.

Come visit us for:

*Field trips
*Classes
*Camps
*Homeschool
*Concerts
*Holiday…

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Reviews of Oregon Zoo

Disappointing by Ornative -

08/10/2011

I hadn't been to the zoo for many years and so I decided to take my kids and grandkids as a treat this summer. It was more like a fair rather than a zoo..very few animals -and what animals were there acted very unhappy. Since… Read More >

Great by RBI 11 -

10/21/2010

This was a great time fir the whole family. I really enjoyed the train. I recomend this to anyone young or old

Great zoo!!!! by Zoo Fanatic -

03/24/2010

This zoo is one of the nicest ones I have been to. I disagree with the comment that it is to spread out, then you've never been to the San Diego Zoo or Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. Portlands has a great variety and excellent… Read More >

A wonderful place to visit! by Sammy1 -

11/01/2007

I love to go to the zoo all of the time.It is a good place to learn about animals. It is a great place to relax with your family and you are able to see the animals in a nice setting. the staff is very friendly too.

fun by daddy -

10/31/2007

very "northwest" location.

Must see for all visitors by SuziB -

10/28/2007

The Oregon Zoo is a must see! Take the train over to Washington Park and walk around too! While there, visit the Rose Garden Store and get some Portland memorabelia too!

Very spread out.. by mommy1 -

10/27/2007

compared to other zoos it is very hard walking and very spread out.

Great zoo by carol -

10/23/2007

This is a great zoo with a large variety of exhibits and a neat train ride. In the summer there is a birds of prey show with eagles soaring over the crowd. The zoo is not too large to see on foot, but large enough to enjoy for… Read More >

Outstanding Visit by fishergal -

10/05/2007

What a great day! Great exhibits and staff! Even in the rain it was a great day!!

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by Andrew S. -

01/27/2012 yelp

This place rocks!!! Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Leanna J. -

01/19/2012 yelp

I just recently went here and a month later visited the San Diego Zoo. I compared which one was better, obviously I loved the Oregon one better all because there were no tourist to fight my way... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Ron O. -

01/11/2012 yelp

One of the best Zoos I have been to. Not that I have been to tons but this one stands out above the rest. I love the Pacific Northwest section. It feels like you are on a hike in the Oregon woods... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Mish M. -

01/02/2012 yelp

I love going to the zoo! I've been several times, and go to Zoo Lights at least once every year. I've been to other zoo light displays, and Portland's is the best and most extensive that I've seen.... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by J C. -

12/28/2011 yelp

I took my 4 year old niece to the Oregon Zoo this summer and she had an incredible time! The animals are so fun to look at and there was detailed information about each animal set up by each exhibit.... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Jordan P. -

12/23/2011 yelp

Awesome zoo in a forest setting. Good variety of happy-looking animals. Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Jason B. -

11/30/2011 yelp

Great zoo, especially if you go mid-week or on a cool fall day, you will hardly see anyone there! It can be a little hilly, so if you have very small children or elderly folks you might want to... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by nik o. -

11/29/2011 yelp

I can't say enough good things about the zoolights holiday/Xmas light display at the zoo after dark. Went on the opening night on black Friday with 6 kids. Their parents were members so we got free... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by Jesha M. -

11/06/2011 yelp

I'm pretty sure that the lion was fake... Read Full Review on Yelp.com.

by deborah d. -

10/27/2011 yelp

One of the better zoos I have been to in a while!
It has exhibits and educational signage that appeal to all ages.

I was pleased to see that many of the habitats had been transitioned into...
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