Celebrate summer at the zoo Fridays* through August 22 at ZooNights! Each evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Experience the zoo after hours, with plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and wine for adults.
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!
Music lineup
Fri, June 20 – Hit Machine
Fri, June 27 – Petty Fever
*Thurs, July 3 – Jacquie Roar
Fri, July 11 – Kalimba
Fri, July 18 – Conjunto Alegre
Fri, July 25 – Bloco Alegria
Fri, August 1 – Stone in Love
Fri, August 8 – Jujuba
Fri, August 15 – Jeff Miller and The Congregation
Fri, August 22 – Garcia Birthday Band
Bands play 6:30 to 8:30 each night.
Ticket prices
| Ticket Type | Admission |
|---|---|
| Adult (12+) | $26.00 |
| Adult (12+) Any Night ticket (can be used any one night in the series) | $30.00 |
| Child (2-11) | $21.00 |
| Child (2-11) Any Night ticket (can be used any one night in the series) | $25.00 |
| Infant (under 2) | Free |
| Member Adult (12+) | $21.00 |
| Member Child (2-11) | $17.00 |
| Income-Assistance Admission (up to 4 tickets per qualifying individual) | $13.00 |
Host your private event during ZooNights
Book our Polar Plaza event space to hold your party during ZooNights. With live music, a dedicated catering staff, and a focus on sustainable Northwest cuisine, ZooNights is an unforgettable location for meetings, fundraisers, and picnics.
For more information, please submit an inquiry form.
About the music
Hit Machine
High-energy cover band playing hits across a variety of genres and eras, from the Bee Gees and Prince to AC/DC, Neil Young, and much more.
Petty Fever
The award-winning tribute to Tom Petty saluting his amazing musical legacy.
Jacquie Roar
A spirited singer-songwriter specializing in contemporary country music. In 2023 she finished fourth place on The Voice.
Kalimba
Earth Wind and Fire tribute playing all of band’s most beloved hits.
Conjunto Alegre
The Pacific Northwest’s premier Latin band, specializing in a variety of styles from Salsa to Cumbia and much more.
Bloco Alegria
Samba band playing the heart-pumping rhythms of Rio's Carnaval parades guaranteed to get you dancing.
Stone in Love
Journey tribute band performing faithful renditions of classic hits from one of the most beloved rock groups of all time.
Jujuba
Jujuba delivers a funky, danceable style of Nigerian Afrobeat and Juju music with a 10-piece band interweaving percussion, rhythm and horn sections.
Jeff Miller and the Congregation
Bend-based country band that fuses rich harmonies with a bluesy, soulful vibe.
Garcia Birthday Band
Pacific Northwest’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band for more than 20 years, they play all eras of the Dead’s sprawling catalog.
Together for Wildlife!
Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more