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Oregon Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 342 attractions in Portland
Traveler Description: T he Oregon Zoo Visitors of all ages will enjoy this fine Oregon attraction, exhibiting about 1,880 species of animals,  270 species of birds... more »
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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 4001 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221-9704
Tel: 503-226-1561

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5 of 5 stars
kortney   1 contribution
oregon
Oct 23, 2009

The oregon zoo is a great place for the family to go. My kids are 18 months and love to go. It is great to see how excited they get when they see the animals. I have a great time to watch them. more

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3 of 5 stars
caddymom01   8 contributions
Oregon
Oct 21, 2009

I just had to write a quick review on my recent trip to the Oregon Zoo. As a native Oregonian, I have been coming to this zoo all my life. This last trip was a little disappointing though. I brought my three year old daughter with me. We were sad to find a substancial number of cages and exibits were... more

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2 of 5 stars
mccargar   12 contributions
Rochester, MN
Sep 21, 2009

It seems the zoo was built in the 50s without a lot of thought about people with strollers or wheelchairs There are stairs in many places where there should have been ramps. In particular getting to the train from Washington Park (where we parked because lot was full) meant lugging stroller/bags up about 40 stairs, and once you get done... more

Go!
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5 of 5 stars
Officeandboat   22 contributions
vancouver
Aug 17, 2009

I read the reviews here and almost didn't go. Its an excellent zoo, well planned out, they've put a lot of money into it and we really enjoyed it. All the animals are in good shape, so forget any bad information people are posting. Honestly, I've been lucky enough to see Polar bears in the wild, as well as cougars... more

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1 of 5 stars
westindan   74 contributions
Pittsburgh
Aug 8, 2009

I took my son to the Oregon Zoo. Now we have visited many zoo's around the USA and we are from Pittsburgh. The Omaha Zoo is by far the best we have ever been to. The Oregon Zoo was shameful. We saw two bald eagles, some goats at the farm area along with the elephants. The penguins were sickly looking... more

Great Zoo
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5 of 5 stars
dougsam   3 contributions
Portland
Apr 25, 2009

I love the zoo! I've been going here since i was a kid. Its easy to navigate (I've gotten lost trying to find the elephants at other zoos) and clean. They are making major renovations and expansions like the ROAR thing for the lions and stuff, but most of the animals are still visible. Be sure to see Packy (hes... more

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5 of 5 stars
tkrbl   3 contributions
Portland
Feb 10, 2009

This is a very nice zoo. It is true that there was some construction but I asked questions and they said they were improving the living space for the monkeys and adding lions. This zoo was an easy walk for a day and very pleasant. There is even a really cute baby elephant. This is a great place for families... more

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5 of 5 stars
anotresante   1 contribution
Portland, OR
Oct 27, 2008

The Oregon Zoo has beautiful, naturalized exhibits. The animals are well cared for and healthy. The zoo has frequent special events with activities for kids and adults. They encourage visitor participation. We loved the Birds of Prey shows and the concerts. We come early in the morning to see the animals at their most active. more

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5 of 5 stars
Peripatetical   28 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Oct 27, 2008

Just took my grandchildren to the Oregon Zoo for the Holloween Weekend and they loved it. So many things for kids to do. The zoo has a limited amount of land, but they make the most of it. They are building a new area for Affican Predators, including Lions, and an enlarged area for the Orangutans. They are planning to... more

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5 of 5 stars
OregonTigress   1 contribution
Oregon
Oct 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I live near Portland and so am quite fortunate to be able to visit the Oregon Zoo often. I am sadened to see some of the negative reviews here and as per usual these comments are based on a lack of knowledge of animal care. The Zoo is undergoing construction in several areas to make new and better habitats so... more

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Oregon Zoo Address

4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221-9704
Tel: 503-226-1561