Wild Wednesdays @ Oregon Zoo | Experience the Zoo After Hours

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Wild Wednesdays
July 1 & August 5, 2026
6-9PM | $20 | 21+
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR

Experience the zoo after hours, without daytime crowds or kids. Looking to spice up your midweek with a fun night out? Beat the hump day blues and check out Wild Wednesdays this summer at the Oregon Zoo! This 21+ only series offers two adult-only summer evenings at the zoo for a special after-hours price. Kick back with themed cocktails and mocktails and delicious food available for purchase. Wild Wednesdays will occur on July 1 and Aug. 5. 

Enjoy live entertainment, keeper chats, animal encounters and a chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours. Plus, ride the zoo train and carousel for free all night long. Gather friends, bring a date or come solo and enjoy a lively summer night at the zoo!

Each Wild Wednesday has a special theme:
Island Time, July 1: Party at the zoo with tropical style! Come dressed in your favorite island attire—think floral prints, fun hats and sunglasses—to pair with a tasty cocktail or mocktail. Plus, enjoy performances and traditional Hula lessons from Hula Halau ‘Ohana Holo’oko’a. Special menu items include island chicken skewers, coconut shrimp and fries, Hawaiian pizza, charcuterie and crudité.

Retro Rewind, Aug. 5: It’s a blast from the past! Celebrate your favorite decade with your best retro attire and get down to retro grooves from DJ Action Slacks. Every era is in play—the roaring ‘20s, swinging ‘60s, radical ‘80s, grungy ‘90s, Y2K and more. Special menu items include sidewinder fries with pub sauce, cheddar bacon brats, charcuterie and crudité.