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Cool Creature Crawl

As you explore the zoo, keep an eye out for whimsical animals created by Portland artist Mike Bennett.

An orangutan cutout at the zoo

The Oregon Zoo is home to more than a thousand animals, but only 20 of them are two-dimensional. These hand-painted new residents were created by Portland artist Mike Bennett for a scavenger hunt at the zoo: the Cool Creature Crawl, presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union.

Inspired by some of the lesser-known animals that call the zoo home, Bennett crafted a pacific lamprey, a naked mole rat and a crocodile monitor, among others. The cool creatures are located throughout the zoo—see how many you can find! 

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