When to Go
June through August, the zoo's amphitheater is a popular venue for Rhythm and Zoo concerts 7pm, Wednesdays through Sundays.
Save Time
Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, when bus tours unload visitors from near and far.
Look Good
The front third of the concert lawn is reserved for blankets only. Chairs are allowed in the rear two-thirds of the lawn. As a courtesy to other patrons, low-backed (30 inches maximum height) sand chairs only.
Know Before You Go
No blankets on the lawn until 4pm, and no outside alcohol permitted. Cell phone use is prohibited during performances.
Parking
Free overflow parking and shuttle bus service is available off the Sylvan exit on Hwy 26.
The Extras
Get the full concert schedule at te zoo's website.
Customer Reviews
Great zoo Reviewed by strandeush on
2010-07-01T11:36:15Z
I took my family and was impressed. Better than the Zoo's in California I'm used to.
Oregon Zoo Reviewed by jimmypnsd on
2010-04-25T19:08:42Z
The Orgegon Zoo is one of the nicer zoos I have been to. The animals are well kept in large spaces. There are many options to come up close in viewing areas inside and out. Even a petting zoo that included animals I have never heard of. In the summer the Oregon Zoo host a Summer Zoo Concert Series which includes many well known names. While I have been both in the winter and in the summer, I would say not to miss either as it's a very different type of experience.
Pros: Wide array of animals.
Cons: The weather plays a huge factor
Best BLT and Seasoned Fries in town! Reviewed by tkrbl on
2008-09-20T09:43:08Z
Did you know that in addition to the fantastic family atmosphere and amazing animals the zoo has great food. No not the hot dogs, pizza and popcorn. I mean the food available at the Cascade restaurant at the top by the entrance.
I LOVE the BLT on wheat with seasoned fries. The bacon is PERFECT, the veggies very fresh and their wheat bread is a step up from the usual wheat. Don't miss the seasoned fries, they are $1 more and worth each and every penny.
Don't leave the zoo without eating there. Better yet, you can go there just to eat. The top part of the zoo where the restaurant and gift shop are located are FREE! SERIOUSLY you can go there just for lunch. The price isn't bad either $8 for the best BLT in town is a bargain to me. They have comfy large booths and they are super family friendly.
My whole family loves the food there, we've had soup, salads, burgers etc.... they are all good but the BLT is the best.
Go to the zoo - eat great food.
Pros: So very family friendly - great layout - the animals are amazing
Cons: There is a bit of construction going on making it difficult to see some of your favorite animals - Parking can be a challenge, take MAX!
Great zoo
Oregon Zoo
