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Portland, OR
Its the spot. Live a bit, ok? When you're alone and life is making you lonely You can always go ...1 more words
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NW 21st & Everett, Portland, OR
Fabulously liveable neigborhood - walk and bike everywhere or catch the streetcar or MAX. Everything ...6 more words
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Video: Insect Zoo Closing Due to Lack of Funds
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Rama.... He likes to paint in his spare time.
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by greenxnm in Oregon Zoo 8:38pm 10/27/2006
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4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland OR 97221

Phone Number and Contact Info

(503) 226-1561 ext. 0

Summary

Founded in 1887, the award-winning Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi. This zoo has about 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans and is located on 64 acres of land in Washington Park.

Hours: September 16 - April 14: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 15 - September 15: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The zoo is open every day except December 25.

FARES: Adults (12-64): $9.50 Seniors (65 & over): $8.00 Children (3-11): $6.50 Infants (2 & under): Free

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Tuesday 5/27/2008
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Event: Zoo Brew @ Oregon Zoo - 5/30/2008 17:00 to 22:00
Brewfest with proceeds going to "Bring Back the Roar" to support lions at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets ...37 more words
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Event: Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series- Climate Change: Sea levels and extinctions on the rise @ Oregon Zoo - 1/30/2007 19:00
Peter U. Clark, from Oregon State's department of geosciences, lectures on the causes and effects ...62 more words
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Oregon Zoo
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4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland OR 97221
Founded in 1887, the award-winning Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi. This zoo has ...91 more words
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in West Hills : Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR
Neighborhood: Sylvan-Highlands
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in Portland : Southwest Portland
SW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR
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Fairview Blvd, Portland
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in Portland : Northwest Portland
333 SW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221
thumbnailPark: Rose Garden at Washington Park
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in Portland : Southwest Portland
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR