Upcoming "special events" events

Animal activities

May 30, 2018 - 09:45am to September 4, 2018 - 03:00pm

Every day, visitors can watch the zoo's most popular residents interact with the people that care for them. Daily activities 9:45 a.m. - Mountain goat feeding 10 a.m. - Salmon feeding 10:30 a.m. - Monkey activities at African Rainforest 11 a.m...

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Wildlife Live

June 12, 2018 - 11:00am to September 3, 2018 - 01:00pm

Summer days at the zoo offer an opportunity to experience zoo animals in a dynamic way. Discover wildlife up close after a brief flight show that will amaze and inspire you...

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World Giraffe Day

June 21, 2018 - 09:30am to 04:00pm

Celebrate World Giraffe Day at the Oregon Zoo...

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Summer Solstice 5K

June 21, 2018 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm

The 2018 Summer Solstice 5K run will take place at Oregon Zoo...

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Northwest Children’s Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty

June 24, 2018 - 02:00pm to 05:00pm

Northwest Children’s Theater presents an all-puppet version of Sleeping Beauty...

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Northwest Children’s Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty

July 1, 2018 - 02:00pm to 05:00pm

Northwest Children’s Theater presents an all-puppet version of Sleeping Beauty...

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Oregon Zoo Night at the Portland Thorns

July 6, 2018 - 08:00pm

Join the beloved local soccer team Portland Thorns as they take on the Utah Royals on a glorious summer night in the Rose City. The Portland Thorns FC are teaming up with the Oregon Zoo for a fantastic summer event at Providenc...