Oregon Zoo
The largest zoo in the Pacific Northwest, famous for breeding Asian elephants, with the ZooLights holiday light festival in winter.
Located inside Washington Park, the zoo's exhibits include Elephant Lands, polar bears, and a Pacific Northwest native animal area (beavers, cougars, and bald eagles). Since 1962 it has bred dozens of Asian elephants. Adult admission is about US$25–30, and advance online booking is required. It is generally open from about 09:30 to 16:00 daily, with longer hours in summer. The ZooLights evening light festival in winter is sold separately. Take the MAX Red or Blue Line to Washington Park station, and the zoo is right outside. It can be combined with Hoyt Arboretum and the World Forestry Center.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Hoyt Arboretum
- Portland Japanese Garden
- International Rose Test Garden
- Pittock Mansion
- Portland Farmers Market at PSU
- Portland Art Museum
- Powell's City of Books
- Pioneer Courthouse Square