The Oregon Zoo offers more than just a place to see animals. Tucked into the lush hills of Portland, the setting alone is enough to draw you in. Over the past five years, there have been a lot of updates in the animals and their “cages.” As an animal lover, I greatly appreciate all their efforts to give the animals a more humane and realistic living environment.
We have also been fortunate enough to try the behind the scenes event and it is worth the expense. We fed giraffes and the rhinoceros, got a very close-up view of the bears, and shook hands with a penguin.
The zoo concerts in the summer and the zoo lights in the fall are also excellent adventures to explore. Be sure to arrive early to avoid the long lines though!!
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