The obvious first is that there are far less people than on a sunny day, which makes jumping to see over people's heads and feeling bad that you're taking up the looking space of the little kids happen much less or not at all.
The second great thing about the zoo on a rainy day is a result of the first. Although most animals do enjoy the sunshine just like we do, they might be a little less shy without all the people around gawking at them, so there is a good chance you can actually see more of them. Not to mention, these animals are Portlanders too and a few rain clouds doesn't stop them from doing their daily activities.
The Lorikeets and I had a fun time together. This one and I got real friendly!
So if the day is grayer than you hoped don't forget the upsides that come from that fact. The Oregon Zoo in Portland is a great place to visit any day or the week, no matter the weather.
And I'll leave you with a message has always inspired me that I found in the Ape exhibit:
