Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo sits in Portland's Washington Park and is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi River, opened in 1888. It is home to a wide range of animals from around the world, with naturalistic habitats designed to bring visitors close to wildlife.

Highlights include Elephant Lands, a large habitat for the zoo's Asian elephant herd, and the Great Northwest area featuring animals native to the region. The zoo also runs a well-known conservation program that breeds endangered California condors.

The zoo is open year-round and has its own MAX light-rail stop, Washington Park station, which is among the deepest transit stations in North America. Admission fees apply and vary by age and date. Wheelchair-accessible paths serve most of the grounds, making the zoo an easy family outing.