From our sponsors:
September 11-12, 2026
5:30-9:30PM | $60 | 21+
Purchase Tickets: oregonzoo.org(opens in new tab)
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
Celebrate Zootoberfest! This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo. Raise your stein and discover the best breweries and cideries the Northwest has to offer, with live music, food carts and more!
Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world.
Dress for the occasion in your lederhosen, dirndl or favorite animal costume! But remember, no full-face masks, inflatable costumes, weapons, obscenity, or anything that could disturb patrons or animals.
Entertainment
Music: Rod DeGeorge’s Guitar God (Amphitheater)
Music: Doppelbock (Discovery Plaza)
Keeper chats and animal activities for Sept. 11
5:30 p.m. North America keeper chat
5:45 p.m. Condor keeper chat
6:15 p.m. Giraffe keeper chat
6:45 p.m. Seal or sea otter keeper chat
Keeper chats and animal activities for Sept. 12
5:45 p.m. Family Farm keeper chat
6 p.m. Animal encounter at Family Farm
6:30 p.m. Lion keeper chat
7 p.m. Orangutan or gibbon keeper chat
7:30 p.m. Elephant keeper chat