Field Trip Information

Planning Your Trip

Reservations are required
Zoo visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.  
Call the Education Registrar at 503-220-2781, or fill out our on-line reservation form.

Chaperones
One adult for every five students is required and will be admitted for free. Additional chaperones are encouraged and are charged a discounted rate. Groups without sufficient chaperones will NOT qualify for the school group rate. Chaperones are expected to remain with the students throughout the entire visit.

Parking
Bus parking is limited to busses from outside the Metro Tri-County area. Only these busses will be allowed to park at the zoo.

Payment
Payment for your group should be made in one lump sum. The zoo accepts cash in large bills (no coins, please), school issued checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Purchase orders are accepted for amounts over $50.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance of your trip.

Oregon Zoo Members
Oregon Zoo Members may use their zoo passes for free admission.

The Day of Your Visit

Map
A printable map of our Zoo to help you find your way around.

Train
From late March to Memorial Day the Washington Park And Zoo Railway offers a 12 minute trip that circles the zoo grounds. Prices for this trip are:

• $1.50 for children ages 3-11
• $2.00 for anyone age 12 and up (chaperones included)
• Kids under 3 ride free.

From Memorial Day though September 18, the train runs a daily 35 minute round trip ride that goes through Washington Park to the Rose Gardens and back. The train schedule is based on the number of train riders, not a fixed timetable; normally at least one per hour. Prices for this route are:

• $2.25 for children 3-11
• $3.00 for anyone 12 and up (chaperones included)
• Kids under 3 ride free.

The train runs weather and crowd conditions permitting. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a 20% discount if payment is made in one sum. For more information, please call (503) 226-1561.

Amtrak: School on Trains
Special educational program and discounted rail fares from Eugene, Albany and Salem.

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