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Location
Visitor tip
Purchase tickets online in advance to skip lines at the front entrance, where Cascade Crest is conveniently located inside the Portland Zoo near the main entry point.
Visitor tip
Visit during ZooNights (Friday evenings, June 19-Aug 21, 5-9 p.m.) to experience keeper chats about the mountain goats and other animals with live music and food carts, extending your visit beyond standard daytime hours.
Best time
Plan to visit during Earth Week (April 20-26) for special educational programming aligned with environmental themes, or attend ZooBrew (June 5-6, 6-10 p.m.) if visiting as an adult for a unique evening experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Hours
- Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Special Events
- Earth Week, ZooBrew, ZooNights
- Notable Programs
- Keeper talks, animal activities, conservation programs
What visitors say
The Cascade Crest is located inside the Portland Zoo near the front entrance. It is where they house the mountain goats.
😁3S thumb.. 4a3 oh, wow.
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Did You Know?
- Cascade Crest is located inside the Portland Zoo near the front entrance and houses mountain goats
- ZooBrew is a 21+ adult festival held in early June featuring breweries, cideries, food carts, lawn games, and live music
- ZooNights runs Friday evenings from June 19 through August 21, offering extended hours (5-9 p.m.) with live music, food carts, keeper chats, and activities
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