Portland Zoo Lights Washington Park

Went on the first of January and they still had some snow from the week before but all the pathways were very well cleaned and salted. Couldn’t see some of the animals because of the cold I guess it was a 27° kind of day. Some staff giving out some good information here and there like in the polar bear place. Cute Christmas lights all around and enough coffee and food shops. Some fun places for kids all ages to play around too. Totally wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Wife and I had a great time at the Oregon zoo. It was amazing to see the Polar bears. The zoo keeper calling them so that the public could see. They have a great structure in the zoo. Nice food must try the elephant ears, great washrooms, lots of places ti site and take some rest. You can see the animals are well cared for. The gift shop is also a great stop, with lots of sustainable gifts. Staff is very polite and helpful.

I felt this zoo is underrated and should be more famous. The setting is beautifully done and each animal is given a lot of space to move around unlike the typical zoos. Probably this was the reason, every animal in here was actively moving around rather than lethargically lying in a corner. This makes it a fun experience for adults and kids alike. There were also some unusual exhibits like - Vultures feeding on a whole deer carcass which you can view at your own discretion, a beaver who has an underwater home inside a tunnel, weaver birds busy weaving pretty nests, playful otters, a mountain goat and much more. It's divided into ecosystems like African savanna, Polar passage, Primate forest, Great Northwest etc. There are other interactive experiences at different times and also a zoo train for five bucks. We went two hours before closing and had to rush through everything to complete on time. Ample amount of paid parking available.

We explored the zoo today and had a lovely time! Two adults, two teenagers and a toddler found the zoo to be very engaging and the setting is beautiful to boot. We arrived around 9:30 and didn’t experience any wait time and the crowds were pretty minimal. It took us about 3 hours to see just about everything, including riding the train and the carousel, which aren’t included in the ticket price. I don’t know if I can pinpoint a favorite part because there were so many awesome exhibits, truly a phenomenal zoo!

The layout of this zoo is just beautiful! It took just under 3 hours for me to walk throughout the zoo. I visited from BC and it was cool to see polar bears and elephants in person. The enclosure for the elephants is amazing and it was interesting to read up on the history of elephants at the Oregon zoo. There were quite a few animal displays empty at this time of year which was disappointing but overall still a good activity for all ages.

As far as zoos go this one is very good. Not huge but there's more animals here than in many locations around the country. There's plenty of room to walk and a trail structure that has paths, tunnels, and sites to see along the way. An impressive elephant enclosure that is one of the largest I have seen. You can probably spend three to four hours here observing the animals. Definitely wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. Well worth the visit

Oregon Zoo is literally the best zoo I have ever been to. They literally put the zoo around the forest and nature instead of taking down trees and making it a “zoo”. PSA: You have to buy your tickets in advance on the website and the time you’re going to go. Tickets sell fast so get them the day before. Parking is not free and you have to pay at the stations when you park. Plenty of parking but wish the spaces were a big bigger because it felt very slim. The entrance was beautiful and you’re just engorged by the beauty it has to behold. There’s plenty to see and I did not think we were going to spend 3 hours there but we did and we didn’t even know it! Food was good and not overly priced like other places. I really enjoyed my time here at this zoo and would definitely go again.

Best zoo I’ve been to. The exhibits are very well done and all the animals look extremely healthy! I love their interactive bits all across the zoo with an emphasis on conservation. The elephant exhibit was HUGE and amazing. Although it was crowded, I don’t think that impacted my experience

I went to the zoolights and it was so much fun! It was pretty cold but my boyfriend and I got hot chocolate at the beginning and the middle. The elephant building was also open so you could warm up and watch the elephants as well. I'll definitely be back again next year for the lights!Wait time1 hr+Reservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$21–30

Shuttle service was a great addition and saved a parking fee. Catch it off sylvan exit, sign posted. Animals all appeared healthy and well cared for. The zoo was extremely busy the Saturday we visited but still enjoyable.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$21–30