Calling all animal lovers! Amazing animal encounters can be found all across Oregon, from yoga sessions with pigs to aquarium dives with exotic marine life. Chances are, you can get up close and personal with your favorite animal somewhere within the Beaver State. Take a look at these seven once-in-a-lifetime animal experiences:
- Wildlife Safari (Winston)
Wildlife Safari/Facebook Animals from all corners of the globe coexist at the Wildlife Safari. This exciting attraction lets you get up close and personal with the animals. You can feed them from your car or sign up for a variety of private tours. Address: 1790 Safari Rd., Winston, OR 97496
- Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch (Molalla)
Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch/Facebook A tour around the Marquam Hill Ranch is a delightful experience not to be missed by animal lovers. Visitors can learn about how the owners breed and take care of their alpacas, as well as interact with these gentle creatures. Address: 9508, 35835 OR-213, Molalla, OR 97038
- West Coast Game Park Safari (Bandon)
West Coast Game Park Safari/Facebook This walk-through safari parkis home to a wide range of both exotic animals and ones native to the Pacific Northwest. You can interact with all of them during your walk around the premises, or check out the interactions with the ambassador animals. Scratch a belly, take some photos, and have a ton of fun! Address: 46914 US-101, Bandon, OR 97411
- The Sloth Center at Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center (Rainier)
TripAdvisor/Sloth Center at Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center Few experiences compare to the overnight sloth encounter at the Zoological Wildlife Center in Rainier, Oregon. You can live among these sweet creatures for a night during this unforgettable adventure. Address: 74320 Larson Rd., Rainier, OR 97048
- The Oregon Zoo (Portland)
Flickr/pelican When it comes to seeing exotic animals in Oregon, few places compare to the Oregon Zoo. There are over 1,800 animals and plenty of engaging animal encounters. You can check out the bird show, or go behind-the-scenes on the new sloth experience. Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221
- Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport)
Trip Advisor/Theresa A If you want an up close and personal experience with marine life, head to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. You can get hands-on with sea jellies during a private encounter or even have an unforgettable underwater adventure on the diving tour. Address: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR 97365
- Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary (Scio)
Facebook/Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary For one of the most unique animal encounters in the state, visit Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary. This incredible sanctuary is also a home for neglected and abused farm animals and exotic wildlife. They offer several innovative events, including a restorative pig yoga session. Address: 36831 Richardson Gap Rd., Scio, OR 97374
Have you visited any of these places? Are there any other unique animal encounters in Oregon that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
Wildlife Safari/Facebook
Animals from all corners of the globe coexist at the Wildlife Safari. This exciting attraction lets you get up close and personal with the animals. You can feed them from your car or sign up for a variety of private tours. Address: 1790 Safari Rd., Winston, OR 97496
Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch/Facebook
A tour around the Marquam Hill Ranch is a delightful experience not to be missed by animal lovers. Visitors can learn about how the owners breed and take care of their alpacas, as well as interact with these gentle creatures. Address: 9508, 35835 OR-213, Molalla, OR 97038
West Coast Game Park Safari/Facebook
This walk-through safari parkis home to a wide range of both exotic animals and ones native to the Pacific Northwest. You can interact with all of them during your walk around the premises, or check out the interactions with the ambassador animals. Scratch a belly, take some photos, and have a ton of fun! Address: 46914 US-101, Bandon, OR 97411
TripAdvisor/Sloth Center at Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center
Few experiences compare to the overnight sloth encounter at the Zoological Wildlife Center in Rainier, Oregon. You can live among these sweet creatures for a night during this unforgettable adventure. Address: 74320 Larson Rd., Rainier, OR 97048
Flickr/pelican
When it comes to seeing exotic animals in Oregon, few places compare to the Oregon Zoo. There are over 1,800 animals and plenty of engaging animal encounters. You can check out the bird show, or go behind-the-scenes on the new sloth experience. Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221
Trip Advisor/Theresa A
If you want an up close and personal experience with marine life, head to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. You can get hands-on with sea jellies during a private encounter or even have an unforgettable underwater adventure on the diving tour. Address: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR 97365
Facebook/Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
For one of the most unique animal encounters in the state, visit Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary. This incredible sanctuary is also a home for neglected and abused farm animals and exotic wildlife. They offer several innovative events, including a restorative pig yoga session. Address: 36831 Richardson Gap Rd., Scio, OR 97374
For more adventures in the Beaver State, check out the hike to this gorgeous swimming hole.
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