The Oregon Zoo connects communities to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. Located on 64 forested acres just minutes from Portland city center, we are a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care to 165 species and subspecies. We are one of the most visited cultural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, with around 1.5 million visits each year—inspiring guests and community members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds by creating safe, welcoming spaces. Through their tickets and memberships, as well as support from the Oregon Zoo Foundation, we are able to make a difference for wildlife at home and around the world. Our community’s support helps us protect more than 20 endangered and threatened species — from California condors to Oregon silverspot butterflies. Community supported since 1888, we are part of Metro, greater Portland’s regional government.

If you haven’t heard of us, we’re Portland’s funky little bug zoo and small natural history museum based off Killingsworth in NE (over by ReClaim It, Turn Turn Turn, the Florida Room, etc.). Our goals are to provide an accessible and inclusive informal learning space that sparks curiosity about the earth and the little organisms we share it with. Our space offers an educational low-cost environment for an outing, and we offer field trips, private tours, or ticketed visits during business hours. The Insectarium has tons of live animals for viewing, touching, and holding. Plus books and games, coloring supplies, microscope and specimens, and plenty more.

Best known for its diverse agriculture, this verdant valley is flanked by the Coast Range and the Cascades.

The largest urban park in the county, lined with trails for hiking and biking.

Powell Butte Nature Park is an extinct volcano and is Portland's second-largest park after Forest Park.

A 10-mile running trail.