About the Oregon Zoo
The 64-acre Oregon Zoo is located in Portland, a city and surrounding metropolitan area of 2.26 million people. Annual attendance is more than 1.5 million, making the zoo the top paid attraction in the Pacific Northwest.
About the Oregon Zoo Foundation
The nonprofit Oregon Zoo Foundation enhances community involvement with the zoo through member-based and individual giving support. Each year it contributes approximatley $5 million to help fund the zoo's critical work in conservation, education and animal welfare.
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Zoo news
Find out the latest happenings at the Oregon Zoo.
Sustainability at the zoo
With ongoing renovations to existing facilities and with every new exhibit or system, the zoo aims to be a model of sustainable conservation of natural resources.
Employment at the zoo
The Oregon Zoo is governed and operated by Metro, the Portland regional government, which posts job openings on its website. The zoo also offers internships on an as-needed basis.
Contact the zoo
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