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Oregon Zoo, Portland

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Zoo · Zoo / Aquarium
Oregon Zoo is possibly the most popular tourist attraction in Portland, hosting well over a million visitors each year. Inside Washington Park, discover animal exhibits and large plant collections at this zoo, which has been operating since 1888. Explore wildlife, enjoy concerts, or stop by for seasonal events. No matter the time of year, the zoo is committed to conservation and has species survival plans for a number of endangered animals. Take the railway from the zoo to reach the park's International Rose Test Garden. Using our online itinerary creator, Portland attractions like Oregon Zoo can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Tours to Oregon Zoo

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4.2
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Oregon Zoo reviews

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  • By Relax420805
    Our family visit was a waste of time and money. Just few animals compare to what we saw few years ago. Even less visitors. That was probably a reason we were denied few attractions. Train trip was....  more »
  • By vlrent
    Great experience. Zoo is well maintained. Good for about 4 hours if you are without children. Restaurant was closed- maybe due to COVID.  more »
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  • By Scott Stump
    This is one of the best zoos I have been to. I was hesitant because the pictures and size don't do it justice. It's a large zoo with a good variety of animals that all seem active. The best part is the design of the habitats, it makes every section amazing and conducive to watching the animals. I spent all day here and still felt like I needed more time. This zoo is amazing.
  • By amy mentes
    Lots of beautiful animals in well-kept enclosures. It's currently under construction but it has good traffic flow. They've added clever posters describing the construction vehicles in animal terms. The elephant area is my favorite part. The elephants have a large area that includes inside and outside places to go. They also have a pool and we got to see them go diving for food!
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