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Oregon Zoo

When
Visit on your scheduleSept. 8–Oct. 31 daily 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Nov. 1–30 daily 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed Nov. 26); Dec. 1–17 Fri–Mon 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Dec. 18–Jan. 3 daily 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25)
Where
Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; Child (2-11), Infant (under 2) free
Cost
General admission (purchase in advance): Adult (12+) $26.00; Child (2-11) $21.00; Infant (under 2) free; Military with ID $23.00; AZA reciprocal $13.00; Income-Assistance Admission $13.00. Members free. Carousel $3.50, train $5.00 (general admission required).Income-assistance admission $13.
Organizer
Oregon Zoo (Metro)

The Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, run by Metro. Daytime admission is by advance timed ticket (tickets available up to 30 days ahead; all guests including children under 2 must be in the reservation). Seasonal daytime hours: Sept. 8 to Oct. 31 open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.); Nov. 1 to 30 open daily 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed Nov. 26); Dec. 1 to 17 open Friday to Monday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Dec. 18 to Jan. 3 open daily 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25). Zoo train ($5) and carousel ($3.50) tickets are bought at the zoo and require general admission; train and carousel open at 10:30 a.m. The zoo accepts credit and debit cards only. Washington Park MAX station is next to the main entrance.

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Income-assistance admission $13.

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Hours past Jan. 3 not listed on the page read. Daytime admission does not include ZooLights.

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