WORLD FORESTRY CENTER 4033 SW Canyon Road 503.228.1367 WorldForestry.org Located in Portland’s Washington Park just steps from the MAX Light Rail, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum will change the way you see the forest. The dramatic 20,000-square-foot wooden building has been a Portland landmark since 1971, and the exhibits inside invite visitors to examine their relationship to forests and consider all the unexpected ways they impact our lives. Get a bird’s-eye view of a Northwest forest, meet people who rely on the woods for their livelihoods, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. View hours at WorldForestry.org. OREGON ZOO 4001 SW Canyon Road 503.226.1561 OregonZoo.org Connect with wildlife from around the world and see why the Oregon Zoo is the top cultural attraction in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the forested hills of Washington Park, this world-class zoo offers a wildlife oasis just minutes from downtown Portland. See polar bears diving into Polar Passage, orangutans hanging in Primate Forest, rhinos romping through Rhino Ridge, and more. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species here and around the world. Reserve your timed tickets in advance at OregonZoo.org. WASHINGTON PARK 4033 SW Canyon Road 503.319.0999 ExploreWashingtonPark.org Just two miles west of downtown, Portland’s destination park is home to more than fifteen miles of hiking trails, ten thousand rose bushes, two thousand tree species, four hundred acres to explore, and so much more. The park’s world-class cultural institutions include the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, International Rose Test Garden, and World Forestry Center. To access and explore every attraction, visitors can hop on and hop off the Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop. The Free Shuttle arrives at designated stops throughout the park every fifteen to thirty minutes, helping visitors avoid the hassles of parking, maximize their visit, and make the memories that matter. Access the park easily on the TriMet MAX Light Rail or bus. 40 PortlandUncovered.com
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