Save $5 per ticket when you buy four or more general admission tickets by July 22!
Celebrate Zootoberfest! This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo. Raise your stein and discover the best breweries and cideries the Northwest has to offer, with live music, food carts and more!
- Dozens of breweries and cideries offering 3 oz samples of their seasonal selections
- More info coming soon!
Zootoberfest is a 21+ event. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world.
Dress for the occasion in your lederhosen, dirndl or favorite animal costume! But remember, no full-face masks, inflatable costumes, weapons, obscenity, or anything that could disturb patrons or animals.
Keeper chats and animal activities for Sept. 11
5:30 p.m. North America keeper chat
5:45 p.m. Condor keeper chat
6:15 p.m. Giraffe keeper chat
6:45 p.m. Seal or sea otter keeper chat
Keeper chats and animal activities for Sept. 12
5:45 p.m. Family Farm keeper chat
6 p.m. Ambassador animal activity
6:30 p.m. Lion keeper chat
7 p.m. Orangutan or gibbon keeper chat
7:30 p.m. Elephant keeper chat
Ticket prices
Ticket Type |
Admission |
|---|---|
| General Admission — includes 10 (3 oz.) drink samples and souvenir mug | $60.00 |
| Non-drinker Admission — non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase | $35.00 |
Sneak peek of participating vendors
Full vendor list reveal coming soon!
Bend Cider Co.
Apple Cinnamon
Imperial Mango
Blake's Beverage Co.
Sandstorm Hazy Cider
Spiced Pear and Ginger Cider
Little Beast Brewing
Festbier
Fresh Hop Pinetop
Paulaner
Paulaner Marzen
Paulaner Grapefruit Radler
Zootoberfest FAQs
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What is included in my ticket?
Each general admission ticket includes 10 (3 oz.) drink sample tickets and an exclusive souvenir mug. Additional drink tickets may be purchased for $2 each.
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What if I am not drinking?
We offer a non-drinker admission ticket for those who would like to experience the event without alcohol. Please note that those who have purchased a non-drinker admission ticket will not be able to purchase drink tickets or upgrade to general admission at the event.
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Can I buy other drinks besides samples?
No other alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at ZooBrew. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
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Can members of my party enter separately?
Yes. Simply share the scannable code from your confirmation email and let the ticket scanner know that other members of your party will be arriving after you.
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Do you accept cash?
The zoo is cashless. We accept credit/debit cards and touchless payment methods. Cash-to-card machines, also known as reverse ATMs, are available inside the zoo and free to use.
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How do I get to the zoo?
Located in Washington Park, just west of downtown Portland, the zoo is easily accessible by car, rideshare or taxi, public transportation, bicycle or foot. Visit our location and parking page for more information on accessing the park.
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Where do I park?
A limited amount of parking is available in the lot adjacent to the zoo and throughout the park. Visitors can pay for parking at pay stations with coin or card, or through the Parking Kitty app. Free off-site parking lot and shuttle service may be available — check signs when entering the park for availability.
Free Park & Ride locations are available, including 8 minutes away and two exits west of the zoo at the Sunset Transit Center. Hundreds of FREE parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. MAX trains arrive and depart from the zoo every 10 minutes or less. TriMet fare is required on MAX.
Please note: Sunset Transit Center parking may be limited on Saturday, June 6, due to multiple downtown events.
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Where do I enter the zoo?
Please enter through the main entrance, which is located near the Washington Park MAX station and adjacent to the main parking lot.
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Can I bring my infant or child to Zootoberfest?
No. Zootoberfest is a 21+ event. No exceptions can be made to this rule.
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Do I need a photo ID to enter?
Yes. No one without a valid ID will be allowed to enter the event and tickets are not refundable.
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Can I enter ZooBrew if I came to the zoo for daytime admission?
Special events like ZooBrew are ticketed separately and are not included with daytime admission tickets. All visitors with a daytime admission ticket, including members, must exit the zoo when it closes to prepare for special events.
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Will I see animals?
Some animals may be visible, but most will be off view as keepers wrap up their evening tasks before the zoo closes.
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Will the train and carousel be open for Zootoberfest?
The zoo's train and carousel will operate during the event. Tickets may be purchased online, or on-site at each ride’s ticket booth during your visit.
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Where is rideshare pickup?
Rideshare pickup is located just south of the main zoo entrance, in front of Conservation Hall.