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0: Sunday

Today's daytime hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last entry 2:00 p.m.) | ZooLights hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Last entry 8:00 p.m.)

1: Monday

Today's daytime hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last entry 2:00 p.m.) | ZooLights hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Last entry 8:00 p.m.)

2: Tuesday

Zoo is closed Tues - Thurs for daytime hours | ZooLights DRIVE hours: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Last entry is 8:00 p.m.)

3: Wednesday

Zoo is closed Tues - Thurs for daytime hours | ZooLights DRIVE hours: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Last entry is 8:00 p.m.)

4: Thursday

Zoo is closed Tues - Thurs for daytime hours | ZooLights DRIVE hours: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Last entry is 8:00 p.m.)

5: Friday

Today's daytime hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last entry 2:00 p.m.) | ZooLights hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Last entry 8:00 p.m.)

6: Saturday

Daytime hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last entry 2:00 p.m.) | ZooLights hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Last entry 8:00 p.m.)

Sunrise at the Zoo (FULL)

July 22, 2017 - 08:30am to 09:30am
Category: 
special events, Oregon Zoo Foundation, not just for kids

Rise and shine with the animals one hour before the zoo opens

Sunrise events are offered exclusively for members of the Donor Club (Patron, Benefactor and Sponsor), Conservation Circle Giving Society and Wildlife Partner members at the Defender or Guardian level.

Beat the crowds and the heat with three special events this summer featuring exciting animal viewing opportunities and keeper talks!  This year, an RSVP is required. All current eligible members will receive an emailed invitation with details and an RSVP opportunity. Watch your inbox!

Wish to upgrade your membership in order to attend these special events? Call 503-220-2493.

Sunrise at the Zoo dates

  • June 24: harbor seals, sea otters and penguins
  • July 22: giraffes, bats and butterflies
  • Aug. 19: cougars, river otters and condors