“Oregon Zoo provides an excellent experience to encourage visitors to create a sustainable future for wildlife. The zoo is the top tourist destination in the Pacific Northwest and has more than 1.5 million visitors a year. Oregon Zoo combines communities with the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. The community supports the zoo with tourist fees and public funds from Metro (a regional authority in the Portland area). The regional Metro government owns the 64-acre zoo. The zoo is a global leader in animal protection and conservation, communicating with more than 1.5 million visitors about global wildlife each year. The zoo has five main display areas, including broadleaf northwest, temperate forests, Asia, coasts of the Pacific, and Africa. The zoo provides a range of artisanal products made from recycled and repurposed fabrics. The zoo has more than 1,000 species of native plants, including pelican plant, ground orchid, and firebird heliconia. The zoo also offers summer camp programs. Oregon Zoo offers free admission for kids aged 2 to 11 and member adults (12+).”
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