I highly recommend this place had such a fun time. Definitely was worth the money and they are very friendly. Lots of cool animals to see.

I am horrified by the conditions of the "enclosures" these poor animals are in. They are kept in thin wire cages or tanks far too small for the animal. The only exception is the sloth habitat that seemed okay, just dirty, limited climbing ropes and a hard floor. Absolutely disgusting conditions made me almost ask for my money back, but I hope they can use my donation to feed the alpaca more, and get a bigger space. The macaw was in a smaller cage than my small parrot is in at home. The toucan was showing signs of distress and the macaw was losing feathers under its belly-first sign of stress. They warned us that most of the birds are not friendly....I WONDER WHY!!! They are not meant to be handled. There was an employee bottle feeding a kangaroo at the time we were there, while I appreciate the care they were providing for them, it is unnatural for them to swaddled and handled repeatedly. The "experiences" they were selling are also so disruptive to the natural behaviors of these animals. Save your money and head to the Oregon coast aquarium to see quality care for animals. Below, I did include a picture of a response the owner of the zoo posted on Google review, replying to a poorly rated review. read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

If you go in expecting a "normal" zoo experience, this is not the place. It felt almost like a small barn inside a warehouse. The staff seemed angry and were arguing with each other while we were there. The young guy in the fox room however seemed friendly and explained things. You pay at the counter and get a paper bag with a few pieces of vegetables. No explanations other than don't pet the mean birds because you can't trust them. The parrot seemed nice and was talking to me but I left him alone. He was lucky enough to be outside his cage but the other ones were stuck inside smallish looking cages. There was a big room for the sloth and one for the bearcat(I think that's what it was). You could pay extra to go in with the sloth or the foxes. We chose not to. My husband basically went for me because he knows how much I love animals. He thought it was a dump. It was kind of bitter sweet for me. I enjoyed seeing all the different animals and the chance to pet some of them. I however chose not to pet them for the sake of the animals. The petting room had large bird cages with an assortment of different breeds. There was an Emu who looked depressed and tried to hide in a corner. I fed 2 pigs, an adorable alpaca, a capybara, some sweet goats, and 2 very stressed looking kangaroos. The smaller of the two kangaroos kept following me and appeared to be trying to hide behind my legs. It was chaotic with all the people coming at the animals and it's no wonder the animals looked stressed. They also had a small little spot with Guinea pigs that you could purchase. This was odd to me. Did I love getting to see these wonderful animals up close? Yes, but I couldn't help but leave feeling sad for those animals. I am no expert so I can't speak on whether they were well cared for or not. Overall, just a weird experience. read more

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AWFUL conditions for the animals....goats, kangaroos, wallabies, and the poor emu all squished together in a dirty, small enclosure. The animals and subjected to prodding and petting by kids and visitors which causes them stress and anxiety. Seriously, this is not an "animal shelter" like advertised. The bats have been here for three years in a well-lit, dirty, and small cage. The sloth was visibly distressed and had a bucket on its head while climbing in a circle repeatedly, and the toucan was frantically trying to escape from its small cage. The tons of birds at the back are all crammed together in a small space. DO NOT SUPPORT! Sad to see And also very expensive ($15 for adults) read more

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Poor animals... each area for specific animals was TINY. Absolutely cruel. The one year old kangaroos in the big space looked exhausted and kept trying to sleep. They have to place to hide or a bed. They were being stepped over while trying to rest. It was loud and smelly and you could tell many of the animals were stressed. Lady up front was incredibly short tempered. They also have 2 6 month old kangaroos you can pay extra to see. One employee told me one was just taken from mom 2 days ago because it makes them more friendly as pets to be bottle fed. Its life is now a small room sitting in a sack. My heart sank. Poor baby. Def feel awful for supporting a money hungry place with no care to animal well being. read more

This place is unreal. You get to see, pet, and hang out with exotic animals you would never normally have access to, kangaroos, wild birds, an alpaca, tortoises, baby goats, and hands down the cutest fox ever. It just keeps going. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and you can tell they truly care about the animals. One of the coolest stops we've made, highly highly recommend. read more

LOVED this experience!! there was so many different animals to feed, i was amazed with the diversity! I had never fed/pet a kangaroo before and it was incredible! they let us hold the alligator with no additional charge. We payed to hold ollie the owl, and the guy was super sweet and gave us such an educational time, i learned so much! It is amazing how much the staff care about the animals and i could see a very clear bond with the staff and each one. We got to feed an ostrich, kangaroo, capybara, chickens, llamas, goats, etc! I would definitely recommend this place to any animals lover for sure, each person in my party enjoyed this experience and two of them aren't big animal people! read more

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This is a wonderful cute place! You should take all your family here what a wonderful experience

I am planning a trip to Newport later this month, and I am thankful I read the reviews regarding this facility. As an animal lover, advocate, and Seaworld protester, I am happy to see others leave honest comments. It's sad to read consistent testimonials and look at pictures. I am disgusted by the small cages, animal behavior, and owners ugly responsive to reviewers. It must be true, so many people leaving bad reviews. I'm happy I didn't waste my money or support a facility who don't seem to love their animals. I am leaving a review because the reviews are disturbing and disgusting, and I want others to read the reviews too. When this facility is closed down, I'll donate money to support relocating these poor animals. Do better!!!!!!! read more

It would have gotten a 5 star review, if they hadn't ignored us. Super cute petting zoo my boyfriend and I have heard of, so we decided to go check it out we got there around 4:22 pm, and saw this family head out. As we got close to the door it was locked, but noticed what looked like a door bell so we pushed it, we waited like 6 minutes out in the rain, and my boyfriend also called and was sent to voicemail, we saw two guys inside completely ignore us. It would've been nice if they would have atleast came out to say sorry we're closing early. Their website says open till 6 pm and so does their voicemail. Very disappointed and upset read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

We had so much fun at this little zoo. It was 100% worth the price. Hidden gem in Newport for sure! We got to pet unique animals like kangaroos, maras, a fox and sloth. They give you a bag of vegetables to feed the animals and even have a reptile room where you can hold and pet turtles and alligators. Don't miss this awesome little animal sanctuary. read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

I took my daughter and client since we just heard about it and have lived in Oregon for 30+ years. We paid 43$ for three people To have an educated visit with animals we would not come across unless we traveled to other countries, It is NOT a place to educate people on the animals as it states. It is the price of a fully funded zoo or aquarium that have great spaces and continue to get better as they can. The spaces were extremely small for the amount of animals and kinda of animals they have. ZERO supervision for anyone just a warning Of not to touch the KaNGAROOs ears, My daughter loves birds and asked if you can pet them and the people at the desk just stated how awful birds are and you should never ever trust birds or touch them that they are just to looks at. the two birds were parrots out to free roam which is better than the small cage they had for them. In reality is true they should be admired but to say you teach about animals in any sort and then have no idea about the animals or be able to speak in any educated manor about the many different species is far from reputable. The conditions and the size of the over filled cages was absolutely horrendous. I'm sad I spent money for that experience but I was able to educate my daughter on how people are to make easy money and how each of these animals should truly be treated. The cleanliness was awful as well. The pigs needed their teeth trimmed. way to many birds on very small cages. Giant tortoises in a small wood box. I don't know how this place is able to stay open read more

I'm a bit torn about my visit to Newport Discovery Zoo. I was able to do the sloth encounter and feed juvenile kangaroo, which is wild! But the conditions of the animals and the over all structure make me uncomfortable. For the sloth encounter - amazing once in a lifetime experience, but they advertised 20 minutes when we were only given 10, and we felt very rushed. The male sloth was also very aggressive and made us nervous to be around. The female was awesome. Two sloths seemed a bit overwhelming. Then there is the petting zoo area - so many animals fighting for your veggies. There's a couple of rams in there that would paw at me and rammed the kangaroos repeatedly. Additionally there was extremely aggressive pigs that will take off fingers and an emu who is not fully enclosed. There are little children running around everywhere, when they definitely shouldn't be. We didn't even have to sign a waiver for any of this! Tons of bird and reptile cages around the whole building. So, on one hand, it's super cool to be that close to some exotic animals. But seems a bit "tiger king" like with using the animals. It feels like someone's backyard pet collection that they decided to profit off of. read more

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I have read alot of theese reviews and i wish i could respond to the negative ones..the staff is incredible here they care with sll there hearts If someone came to your home they could find things to complain about also ..ignore the negative stay positive and keep up the good work i can not wait tobsee u all again I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR HELPING THESE ANIMALS AND GIVING KIDS THE OPPURTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THEM read more

Wonderful visit with grandkids and animals all seemed clean and healthy- staff knowledgeable- minimal animal smells

Animals treated poorly constantly being harassed by children and put with other animals they should not be with extremely unsafe for kids also there's a sign that says there not responsible for any injuries I saw an adult male kangaroo kick a toddler and it obviously wasn't at full force but the toddler still fell don't and was hurt incredibly irresponsible place stuck with the Newport aquarium or Oregon zoo (aza accredited) read more

Was honestly appalled at the way this place looked/felt when visiting with my teenage son. I walked in, paid, turned to look around, and immediately wanted to run back out the door. I only stayed to see the horrific living and upkeep these animals are suffering through! I can't believe this place is even able to be open! read more

Absolutely wonderful zoo/animal rescue shelter! The fam and I were planning a trip out to Newport and called the zoo to get some info. An employee answered immediately and answered all my questions. Employee was extremely helpful and kind. When we got there, we were greeted at the door. They went over the rules and safety for the animals and guests. The birds are super happy and the cages were immaculate. There is a Macaw parrot who is clearly a rescue that they have nursed back to health. All of the animals were well fed and vibrant. There were tons of employees walking around cleaning and caring for the animals and guests. Obviously there is some poo as a lot of animals are loose (duh...goats!) but the employees are constantly cleaning it up. I don't understand the negative reviews on here at all. These wonderful people rescue animals and nurse them back to health. Some are not going to look the best as the shelter makes progress to help them. It takes time. Every animal was healthy and happy. The employees are absolute angels for the work they do! I highly recommend checking them out. All their info is on FB and it takes a simple phone call or FB message to get questions answered. Go see them, you'll be amazed! read more

If you haven't been to Discovery zoo, you have to check it out !! We had so much fun petting, feeding and seeing all the animals !!! You can pet the kangaroos, emus, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, pigs, and so much my more. It was smaller than I expected but it didn't matter because I had more fun here than at any regular zoo. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

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We stumbled across this place by accident and I'm glad we did! I personally did not go in, but my kids and husband went in and my kids had a blast. They were so happy and ecstatic when they came out and said they got to feed all kinds of animal and saw exotic animals like sloths, kangaroos etc.. I was a little shocked at the price considering the size of the building but they said they are a non profit so they must need to charge that much for food & care for all the animals. read more

It may have changed since I was there a few years ago but am an older person and when entering there were several loose animals a kangaroo and goat kind of rushed me for a treat and I have an equilibrium issue so nearly went down. I love animals but was a little blindsided to it all. They are a wonderful place to see and love on animals but they do get excited about the treats coming in. read more

PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THIS PLACE. I cannot believe they are even in operation. I went here and left in tears with how they are mistreating these animals. I grew up on a farm and I can tell you that these animals are NOT well. The ducks don't even have shade and live on concrete. None of them have outdoor space. The birds are plucking out their feathers due to the stress and the ammonia smell is toxic. The turtles live in a tank with water so filthy you can barely see them. The guinea pigs are scratched up and bleeding from a bunch of them fighting for food, but don't worry.. they'll also sell them to you and continue breed them. The worst part is if you ask where they got these animals they say "we rescued them they were going to die." Honestly, it hurts me to say this but they might have been better off. Nonetheless, the staff is SO rude. Tiger King 2.0!!!!! read more

Seriously, best day of my life! I adore animals and you can touch and hold almost anything here! They have such an incredible variety and you are not rushed at all, just enjoy the animals. There is something for everyone here. Feeding them is so fun and watching the different animals interact was very educational in itself. The porcupine doesn't like the baby goats and put out his quills to keep him away. I had no idea kangaroos were so soft, alligators need snuggles, birds love berries, a giant tortoise is pretty heavy if he decides to stand on your foot! it was just fantastic, I can't wait to go back! read more

Wrong hours posted on maps, no website, last fb post was eons ago, phone number listed goes straight to voicemail. We drove all the way from Portland (3hrs) just to learn they're closed. Rang the doorbell and the owner said they were cleaning and couldn't accommodate us any point today. Very disappointed. Very poor communication. read more

The Nimals all look unhappy in way to small of cages and the place stunk and there was nobody to even advise us what to do after paying

Wow! This zoo is amazing!!! My kids had a blast, and so did the adults! Amazingly cute animals, super friendly (almost a little too friendly when you had food in your hands) and it was awesome to see them all swarm up to you!! Size really doesn't matter, as it was the smallest zoo I've been to, but by far the greatest. The wallabies and armadillo were a fave of ours, but the variety of animals was so cool! 1000/10 would recommend and return!!! read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Me petting (and being pet by) a cute wallaby!!! - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

Most of the workers treat the animals with respect. There were a couple who treated them poorly. A great place to take the kids and there's so many animals for them to meet and interact with read more

Went to the zoo yesterday. It was super fun. You are allowed to feed and touch/pet many of the animals. We fed pigs kangaroos birds ostrich alpaca and other animals. You can also pay extra and have a special experience with foxes and other animals. This would be a great place for young children where you can easily spend a couple hours. My husband and I heard about it and we loved it too. Give this little zoo a try and enjoy! read more

I can't really review this place properly because it is closed for the entire month of September! I am so disappointed. I got to see the ducks in the back who were eating feathers off of the ground, they were so hungry. Poor things. Nothing posted online about them being closed. read more

I wish I could give this more stars!! Such an awesome experience. The man working was so friendly I wish we would have gotten his name. Definitely recommend! A lot of bang for your buck! read more

So fun! Nice people and great animals. Been to Newport and never heard of it. I'm glad we went! read more

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Great day for all of us. Loved the interaction with the animals. And learned that the Porcupine is the one in charge at the petting zoo! The staff was super too! read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

Highly recommend! I love that you get to feed the animals , hold and pet many of them. Good for all ages! read more

Newport Discovery Zoo - Friendly kangaroos! - Zoos Near Me - Newport, Oregon

We walked in with two teens and this place made us want to cry. We couldn't go through because we didn't want to support this but you could see all the cages when you walk up to the desk. It's all just one big inside space with dirty cages. The front desk employees were all barely past teen and tried to convince us that we could touch any animal we wanted to (poor animals!) The smell was atrocious and screaming kids were bouncing around like live wires among the animals. There were no habitats, just cages, and the animals were around other animals they are not safe to be around (ie baby goats with a porcupine). The caymans jaw was strapped shut so anyone could grab him and pick him up. We left broken hearted (we had really wanted to go) and my kids have been begging me to report the business to have them checked out. read more

We came here on our last day of vacation in Newport and we were pleasantly surprised by how much fun we had. There are so many cool animals here, and most of them you can feed and pet. We had never even heard of a Binturong; and getting to pet him and feed him grapes was definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

Great interactive zoo, where you could feed and handle most animals. The guide walks you through facts about each of the animal / insect exhibit. There's plenty of hand sanitizer and space relatively clean. It's a small family friendly business- perfect for animal lovers and children of all ages. It is all caged and mostly domesticated animals (wild animals breed in captivity and confiscated from fish and wildlife.) read more

This is a really fun place to go. The handlers are very informative and there is a good variety of animals from farm animals (baby goats, pigs, llamas) to exotic animals (emu, finnic fox, wallaby) and most of them you can hold or pet. There are also small pens of guinea pigs just at little kid height which is fun for the little ones. Way to go Newport Discovery Zoo! read more

This is a lot of fun! and an educational experience for kids and adults, too. It's tucked away in the Aquarium Village group of touristy businesses, and it's not to be missed if you love animals... the variety of animals- from birds to goats to reptiles, porcupine, baby piglets, large turtles, little desert foxes and more-- and a dog that reminds me of Toto. The animals looked well cared for and happy! Couldn't be more interesting and fun, and you get to interact and feed some of them apple & carrot slices. Reasonably priced...Yes, you need to be careful and yes, watch out, wash your hands afterwards, etc... no different than going to the county fair. The people running the place couldn't be nicer, too- which is the cherry on top of the sundae! read more

I really wanted to pet some goats. What a bonus to feed the sloths! And the parrot, bear cat, and kangaroo!

One of a kind place. I can't think of another place you can get close to so many types of animals all in one place. Definitely worth a visit. Great experience for kids. The staff is wonderful, I can't say enough about the staff. read more