Portland Zoo

Zoo Portland, Oregon, United States

What to expect

The Oregon Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals from 232 species, offering a variety of exhibits, including the Great Northwest, Africa Savanna, and Elephant Lands, with a focus on conservation, education, and animal well-being

Plan your family visit to the Portland Zoo with these blog insights 👇

Visiting The Portland Zoo with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo with our kids, where they got to hold the hose to cool off and feed carrots and vegetables to a female elephant

Highlights: We loved the American Eagle exhibit, the Condors, and the little farm exhibit, and our kids had a blast feeding the elephant ✨

27 Awesome Adventures in Portland For Kids Of All Ages

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Oregon Zoo, known for its Asian elephants, California Condors, and the new Polar Bear exhibit

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the animals, especially the elephants and the polar bears. We appreciated the zoo's efforts to protect endangered species ✨

Portland, Oregon with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Oregon Zoo and got up close and personal with the zoo’s birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates

Highlights: We enjoyed getting to know 21 species that are endangered and 33 that are threatened ✨

12 Fun Things To Do in Portland For Kids (2023 Guide)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Oregon Zoo, home to more than 2000 animals living in various habitats

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed the educational workshops, presentations, and numerous summer shows ✨

Ultimate USA West Coast Itinerary - 2 Week

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw nearly 1,800 animals spanning over 200 unique species

Highlights: We all enjoyed seeing the animals and learning about them ✨