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64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation.
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Came to visit as part of the Zoo Lights winter experience and the money was so worth it. While we couldn't see all the animals, we definitely saw enough. My favorite part was the insect zoo and indoor elephant arena where you see elephants feeding.
Watching the elephants interact with each other and feed was the most entertaining part.
The Christmas lights look so much better once the sun sets and there are a lot of cool shots you can take.
Surprisingly, there are a lot of food stands with different types of snacks. Not surprising were the steep prices.
All in all, I would go here again.
Watching the elephants interact with each other and feed was the most entertaining part.
The Christmas lights look so much better once the sun sets and there are a lot of cool shots you can take.
Surprisingly, there are a lot of food stands with different types of snacks. Not surprising were the steep prices.
All in all, I would go here again.
I loved this zoo! It was so green! The elephant exhibit was the best I've seen. It was easy to navigate with good food options. I had an "elephant ear" which is a thin fry bread with cinnamon and sugar. 100% worth it.
The Zoo lights during Christmas holidays are very nice, they did a great job decorating the beautiful lights in different animal shapes, and the big Christmas tree at the entrance is very cool. We enjoyed walking around in the park and seeing all kinds of animals lights. Definitely a good place to go at night with family and friends to have some holiday fun.
Prepared for big lines for the train rides.
Wish they have opened more areas, it feels smaller than before.
Prepared for big lines for the train rides.
Wish they have opened more areas, it feels smaller than before.
We did the Zoo Lights event! It was very well organized, free over flow parking with free bus ride to the front gates. There were some concession up with things like kettle corn, and elephant ears. The train ride is fun and you get so see even more lights. They do an amazing job getting so many lighted displays up. My 5 year old daughter really loved train and the trees that were wrapped in lights. The bug house was open for warming up and for viewing bugs. Most animals were not viewable, but elephants are awake at night and we were able to go to the indoor viewing area. 3 elephants were in their playing and eating! The keep was setting out hay bales to reach for and eat. It was wonderful.
It was sold out… but felt a bit crowded for my liking. Our group worn fun Christmas lights and it made it easier to keep track of each other with so many other people around.
It was sold out… but felt a bit crowded for my liking. Our group worn fun Christmas lights and it made it easier to keep track of each other with so many other people around.
Our family trip to the Oregon Portland Zoo during the Christmas season was enchanting, even amidst the rain. Packing an umbrella and waterproof clothing is a must for this magical experience. The animal-shaped lights brought an incredible allure as we wandered through the zoo. The sparkling trees and the Christmas train ride added to the festive spirit.
Although our main focus was the breathtaking lights, catching a glimpse of the elephants and the bats became the highlight of our visit. While there weren't many live animals to see, it didn't detract from our enjoyment. This festive light display is a must-do at least once during the Christmas season. A truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience for the whole family!
Although our main focus was the breathtaking lights, catching a glimpse of the elephants and the bats became the highlight of our visit. While there weren't many live animals to see, it didn't detract from our enjoyment. This festive light display is a must-do at least once during the Christmas season. A truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience for the whole family!
The Zoo is a everlasting source of joy, offering year-round fun for all ages. With kids in tow, our visits are never hurried, and that's part of the charm—we always discover something new every time we visit.
Having cherished memories of this zoo since my own childhood, I've witnessed remarkable changes. The upgrades and new exhibits have transformed it into a captivating space. And let's talk about the Zoo Lights—it's a must-see! While there may not be many animals on display during this event, the breathtaking lights make up for it.
The Zoo Lights experience is pure magic. The dazzling display creates a spectacular atmosphere, and the best part is, you can go at your own pace. It's a mesmerizing journey that adds an extra layer of enchantment to this already fantastic place.
In summary, the Zoo offers not just a fun time but also a touch of magic, especially during Zoo Lights. The upgrades and thoughtful additions have truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend for families and anyone seeking a delightful escape!
Having cherished memories of this zoo since my own childhood, I've witnessed remarkable changes. The upgrades and new exhibits have transformed it into a captivating space. And let's talk about the Zoo Lights—it's a must-see! While there may not be many animals on display during this event, the breathtaking lights make up for it.
The Zoo Lights experience is pure magic. The dazzling display creates a spectacular atmosphere, and the best part is, you can go at your own pace. It's a mesmerizing journey that adds an extra layer of enchantment to this already fantastic place.
In summary, the Zoo offers not just a fun time but also a touch of magic, especially during Zoo Lights. The upgrades and thoughtful additions have truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend for families and anyone seeking a delightful escape!
Beautiful zoo! We went in late summer-early fall when the zoo was full of gorgeous flowers and plants between the exhibits which made for an amazing nature walk. The animals seemed well taken care of and happy. Fairly easy parking available with a lot of restrooms throughout the zoo and even free water filling stations which were nice on a hot day. They also have places you can buy lunch, dinner, etc; however, it is pretty expensive. For a water be prepared to pay $4+ and I believe a pb & j was pushing $7-10. You can bring your own picnic stuff though so come prepared. We didn’t make it into their store to shop as the day went by too quickly and we ran out of time. Check-in was simple with a quick scan of our mobile tickets. The online ticket situation was a bit confusing as they didn’t make it clear with the timed entry if that meant you only had a certain amount of time to be inside the zoo or they just wanted an idea how many people where inside. We were never told we had to leave in a set amount of time which was nice as the zoo takes several hours to make it through. The paths were clearly marked, they also have a zoo map available online and we also rode the zoo train that was fairly priced and our younger child really enjoyed it. Note there are not many animals you can see other than than elephants if they are where you can see them. It was a great family outing and we plan to go back again in a few years.
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