Oregon Zoo Free Days

Updated 2026-10-02 · Free · No sign-up

Oregon Zoo has no regular free day right now — here's what exists instead. The Oregon Zoo has no free day. It runs seasonal fall/winter discount days (typically up to 50% off), a $13 income-assistance rate, and a $13 AZA reciprocal-member rate. Reserve discount tickets online; bring proof of benefits/membership Verified on Oregon Zoo's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.

At a glance

Free dayNo regular free day
Who qualifiesDiscounts: Oregon/Washington income-assistance participants ($13, up to 4 tickets); AZA reciprocal members ($13)
ReservationReserve discount tickets online; bring proof of benefits/membership
What's includedDaytime admission at the discounted rate
Regular adult priceNot confirmed this session
Sourceoregonzoo.org · checked 2026-09-04

Upcoming free days

No upcoming free dates are published right now. Oregon Zoo announces free days on its official page — that's the place to watch.

Know before you go

  • Who qualifies: Discounts: Oregon/Washington income-assistance participants ($13, up to 4 tickets); AZA reciprocal members ($13).
  • Reservations: Reserve discount tickets online; bring proof of benefits/membership.
  • What's covered: Daytime admission at the discounted rate.
  • Schedule detail: Discount days, not free days — check the zoo's events calendar for current dates.
  • Worth knowing: A stale third-party site still circulates a 'free second Tuesday' claim — the zoo's own discounts page lists no free day at all, only seasonal discount days.

Other ways in, no calendar required

  • Museums for All is worth knowing for any museum trip: a SNAP EBT card plus photo ID gets up to four people in for free to $5 at 1,700+ participating institutions nationwide — during all normal hours, not just special days. Check whether Oregon Zoo participates on the official list.
  • Zoo and aquarium memberships travel: the AZA reciprocal program gets members of other accredited zoos free or half-price admission at participating institutions — run your card through our reciprocity lookup before paying the gate rate.

Dates don't line up?

Regular tickets are on oregonzoo.org — book direct, there's no markup. A membership card from another city's museum or zoo might work here too — the reciprocity lookup answers it in one search.

Also free in Portland

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) (no regular free day) · Portland Art Museum (1st thursday monthly 10am–7pm) — or see the full free museum days in Portland guide.

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FAQ

When is Oregon Zoo free?

The Oregon Zoo has no free day. It runs seasonal fall/winter discount days (typically up to 50% off), a $13 income-assistance rate, and a $13 AZA reciprocal-member rate.

Do I need a reservation for Oregon Zoo's free days?

Reserve discount tickets online; bring proof of benefits/membership

What does a free day at Oregon Zoo include?

Daytime admission at the discounted rate

How much is Oregon Zoo normally?

Not confirmed this session. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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