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Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR
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Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo is an outdoor activity in Portland, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

4001 SW Canyon Rd · Portland, OR

Why you should go…

The Oregon Zoo has bred more Asian elephants than any zoo in North America and pairs its animal habitats with condor and primate conservation programs. In summer, the zoo's outdoor amphitheater hosts a long-running concert series after hours.

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Oregon Zoo: property map

What's around here?

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