ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo
✓ Verified 2025-2026
Where: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, Oregon
When: November 21 - January 4 (closed Nov 25-27 and Dec 25; Jan 3 is 21+ only)
Hours: Timed entry from 4:30 pm in 30-minute increments
Cost: $13-$35 adults, $13-$30 youth
1.5 million lightstimed-entry ticketstrain ridePolar Bear BobsledRainbow and Galactic tunnelsJellyfish Junctionwalk-through or drive-through optionsfood cartsbeer and wine20% member discountincome-assistance discountsattraction
Running since 1988, the Oregon Zoo strings more than 1.5 million lights across its grounds each winter, with illuminated animal displays, themed tunnels, and a train ride. Advance timed-entry tickets are required, and visitors can choose to walk or drive through.