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. Take a stroll through the beautifully forested grounds 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
*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.
Entertainment and activities for this Friday
5 to 9 p.m. Bubble dance party (Central Plaza)
5 to 9 p.m. Lawn games (amphitheater)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music: Petty Fever (amphitheater)
6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Performance: Spencer Sprocket (Central Plaza)
5 to 9 p.m. Rides: train and carousel (Discovery Plaza)
Keeper chats and animal activities
5:15 p.m. Mountain goat or black bear keeper chat
5:30 p.m. Animal encounter at Family Farm barn
5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Animal encounter at Family Farm house
6:00 p.m. Condor keeper chat
6:15 p.m. Orangutan or gibbon keeper chat
6:30 p.m. Sea otter or seal activity
6:30 p.m. Giraffe keeper chat
7:30 p.m. Elephant keeper chat
Food and beverage
ZooNights add-ons can be picked up at Growlers Pizza and Beer in Elephant Plaza.
Trailhead Snacks (Central Plaza)
Getta Gyro (Polar Plaza)
Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels (Elephant Plaza)
Bar: Beer, Wine and Cocktails (amphitheater)
Brat Haus (Elephant Plaza)
Cantina Bowl (Elephant Plaza)
Verde Cocina (Elephant Plaza)
Elephant Ears (Elephant Plaza)
Growler’s Pizza and Beer (Elephant Plaza)
Portland Pretzel & Popcorn Co. (Elephant Plaza)
Cool Treats (Elephant Plaza)
Map
Enjoy the whole zoo!
Ticket prices
| Ticket Type | Admission |
|---|---|
| Adult (12+) | $26.00 |
| Group rate (when you buy four or more tickets) | $22.00 |
| 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 group rate (when you buy four or more tickets) | $17.00 |
| Member Adult (12+) Any Night ticket (can be used any one night in the series) | $24.00 |
| Member Child (2-11) | $17.00 |
| Member Child (2-11) Any Night ticket (can be used any one night in the series) | $20.00 |
| 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
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