The Portland Zoo seems well-maintained and fairly well organized. They seem to take the welfare of the many and varied animals seriously. I do think they overcharge for just about everything.

I'm not a big fan of zoos. They often make me feel sad for the animals. However, this is the exception. The Oregon Zoo is a well-designed and structured zoo with quite a bit of space that provides a healthy and safe environment for the...More

We enjoyed an afternoon at the zoo. There is a wonderful elephant exhibit where the animals had a lot of space to roam. There were several families with children who seemed to be enjoying it. Easy to get to with public transit.

This is a fantastic little zoo in a great location. There is parking and lots to see and do here. They also have wonderful concerts here in the summer and a beautiful light display during the holiday season. Go check it out.

We saw a lot of animals and the zoo is well kept. It is easy to spend an entire day there. We especially enjoyed the bears and the seals and sea lions.

I'm torn between being against the idea of zoos but at the same time being mesmerized by seeing animals up close that I've only read about. Nevertheless, having been told it's a staple of Portland tourism and not to be missed, I went anyway. I...More

We visited the zoo for the last day of the annual zoo lights celebration. It was fun but was mainly a light show as few animals were available viewing including notably some mountain goats and the elephants. Many animals were sleeping and many animal exhibits...More