Field Trip Information

Zoo Hours:

Sept. 16 - April 14: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

April 15 - Sept. 15: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. except

Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pack a waste-free lunch for your zoo field trip.
Watch a video to find out how!


May 17 - Labor Day, 2008 Bring your class to see our blockbuster exhibit of robotic DINOsaurs. School field trip price is $2 per person over regular zoo admission.
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Tickets must be purchased in advance

Tickets must be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance.
If, after you pre-purchase your tickets, you have changes in
your group size, you can easily return or buy additional tickets
on the date of your visit.

Purchase Tickets Now to purchase tickets with a credit card

Advanced Ticket Order Form must be mailed/Faxed with
payment if using school issued check or PO.

Bus Driver Map shows where to unload/pick-up students.
Buses are not allowed to park at the Zoo/Forestry Center/Children's Museum. Alternative parking may be available.
For more details, call the Oregon Zoo's Public Safety Office
at 503-226-1561 x5300.

You qualify for the school rate if you:

Are an accredited public or private school, preschool
through 12th grade or a state registered daycare
Buy your tickets at least 2 weeks in advance
Give exact date of visit
Have at least 5 students
Provide at least 1 chaperone for every 5 students.
Groups without sufficient chaperones will NOT qualify for the school group rate.
Ensure that the students are chaperoned at all times while on the zoo grounds

School Group Rates

$3.00 per student
One chaperone for every five students is free
$7.80 for each additional chaperone
Classes with special needs please contact 503-226-1567 for questions.

Oregon Zoo Members may use their zoo passes for field trips, but tickets must be picked up on the day of your visit.

If the adult member is present, an ID must be shown with their membership card.. If the adult is not present, ID is not required of a child. The teacher/chaperone may bring the child's member card (or a copy) to any window.

$2 Tuesdays are the second Tuesday of every month - year round. To get the $2 rate, you must purchase tickets on the day of your visit - $2 Tuesday tickets are not available in advance.

Accepted Payment
School issued checks and Purchase Orders but must be submitted with the
Advanced Ticket Order Form.
    FAX/Mail your PO and Advance Ticket Order Form to:

    503-220-2787 or

    Oregon Zoo
    Attn: Admissions
    4001 SW Canyon Rd
    Portland OR 97221

Payment with Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express)
Purchase tickets now

During your field trip come to Zoo School. These grade specific themed hands-on animal presentations will help your students get the most out of their visit.

Or use our Curriculum and Chaperone Guides (now available in Spanish)

Frequently asked Questions from teachers.