Oregon Coast Aquarium
2820 SE Ferry Slip Road
Newport, OR 97365-5269
Tel: (541) 867-3474 Fax: (541) 867-6846
E-Mail: info@aquarium.org
Trek along the rocky shores of the Oregon Coast Aquarium as sea otters, harbor seals, and sea lions romp among the rocks and in the water below. Enjoy the sights and sounds of tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets, pigeon guillemots, and common murres as they frolic in the rocky pools and cliffs of the Aquarium's outdoor seabird aviary. Encounter sharks, rays, and other denizens of the deep as you immerse yourself in Passages of the Deep, the Aquarium's 200-foot clear underwater tunnel that snakes through three ocean habitats. With large viewing windows built into the floor, you'll enjoy nearly 360-degree views of wolf eels, rockfishes, giant octopuses, bat rays and a variety of sharks.
Be spellbound by the magic of Enchanted Seas while journeying through the mystical world of sea dragons, seahorses, and other mysterious sea creatures. Enjoy a rainbow of tropical fish, coral reefs, sea nettles, moon jellies, and other jewels of the sea. A crawl-through gator tank delights the daring while learning how to protect these treasures of the sea.
Take an action-packed virtual reality submarine ride in UnderSea Explorer: Mysteries of the Deep opening Memorial Day weekend 2003. You'll experience the deep sea in a simulated submersible equipped with 3-D visuals, surround sound, and motion control. Presented by Charter Communications, the new interactive exhibit educates and entertains as you experience first-hand the history of ocean exploration. Special videos and displays provided by National Geographic Channel help to uncover the mysteries-of-the-deep.
Oregon Wildlife Foundation
8375 Steel Bridge Road
Sheridan, OR 97378-9653
Tel: (503) 876-2988 Fax: (503) 876-3038
E-Mail: oregonwildlife@earthlink.net
Captive breeding of Antelope
Oregon Zoo http://www.oregonzoo.org/
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221-2799
Tel: (503) 226-1561 Fax: (503) 226-6836
E-Mail: zooweb@metro.dst.or.us
Animals from around the world are at home in this award-winning zoo, from the black rhinos of the Africa Savanna to the toucans of Amazon Flooded Forest. The zoo's most famous resident is Packy, the largest Asian elephant in the U.S.
But the zoo also highlights the wonders of species found closer to home. The Great Northwest, the zoo's most ambitious exhibit, takes visitors from the heights of Cascade Crest, where mountain goats amble over rocks, through Eagle Canyon, where bald eagles and salmon co-exist, and on to Trillium Creek Family Farm, where visitors can pet heritage goats and sheep. The northwest journey ends at the Pacific shores of Steller Cove, home to sea lions, elephant seals, and sea otters.
No visit would be complete without a four-mile round-trip train excursion to Washington Park, where passengers can enjoy the International Rose Test Garden before returning to the zoo.
Known for its education programs, animal enrichment activities, and conservation efforts, the Oregon Zoo is working to save native species like endangered California condors, Oregon silverspot butterflies, and western pond turtles.
Wildlife Safari
PO Box 1600
Winston, OR 97496-1600
Tel: (541) 679-6761 Fax: (541) 679-9210
E-Mail: marketing@wildlifesafari.org
Experience Oregon's only drive-thru park where hundreds of exotic animals from around the world roam free. Discover a photographer's paradise on our 600-acre reserve. Uncaged animals, living much as they would in their natural habitat, are likely to be found anywhere. After your drive, visit our village where you can relax in our expanded White Rhino restaurant, explore the unique Cashbah gift shop, experience the Education Center, visit the petting zoo, ride our train, take a trek on an African elephant (weather permitting) plus enjoy a variety of animal shows, films, and exhibits. Summer visitors love the cool mornings and sundowner evenings. Wildlife Safari...an adventure of a lifetime!