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How to get to Oregon Zoo in Portland by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Oregon Zoo (Portland) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Oregon Zoo

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How to get to Oregon Zoo by bus?

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Bus stations near Oregon Zoo in Portland

  • 4000 Block Sw Fairview (Arboretum),3 min walk,
  • SW Patton & Patton Ln (East),12 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Oregon Zoo in Portland

  • Providence Park,8 min walk,

Streetcar stations near Oregon Zoo in Portland

  • SW 11th & Clay (South),15 min walk,
  • SW 10th & Clay (North),58 min walk,

Bus lines to Oregon Zoo in Portland

  • WASHINGTON PARK SHUTTLE,(Loop),
  • 63,SW 6th & Yamhill (North),
  • 51,SW Columbia & 18th (East),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Oregon Zoo?

    The closest stations to Oregon Zoo are:

    • 4000 Block Sw Fairview (Arboretum) is 225 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Providence Park is 611 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • SW Patton & Patton Ln (East) is 984 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • SW 11th & Clay (South) is 1195 yards away, 15 min walk.
    • SW 10th & Clay (North) is 4918 yards away, 58 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Oregon Zoo?

    These bus lines stop near Oregon Zoo: 58, WASHINGTON PARK SHUTTLE.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Oregon Zoo?

    These light rail lines stop near Oregon Zoo: BLUE, RED.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The nearest light rail station to Oregon Zoo in Portland is Providence Park. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The nearest bus stop to Oregon Zoo in Portland is 4000 Block Sw Fairview (Arboretum). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest Streetcar station to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The nearest Streetcar station to Oregon Zoo in Portland is SW 11th & Clay (South). It’s a 15 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The RED is the first light rail that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 3:47 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The BLUE is the last light rail that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:38 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The 51 is the first bus that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 6:12 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The WASHINGTON PARK SHUTTLE is the last bus that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 7:08 PM.

  • What time is the first Streetcar to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The NS is the first Streetcar that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 6:05 AM.

  • What time is the last Streetcar to Oregon Zoo in Portland?

    The NS is the last Streetcar that goes to Oregon Zoo in Portland. It stops nearby at 11:44 PM.

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Public Transit to Oregon Zoo in Portland

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Oregon Zoo? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 4000 Block Sw Fairview (Arboretum); Providence Park; SW Patton & Patton Ln (East); SW 11th & Clay (South); SW 10th & Clay (North).

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Oregon Zoo Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd street in Portland

Oregon Zoo, Portland
Oregon Zoo, PortlandThe Oregon Zoo, originally the Portland Zoo and later the Washington Park Zoo, is a zoo located in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of downtown Portland. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi River. The 64-acre (26 ha) zoo is owned by the regional Metro government. It currently holds more than 1,800 animals of more than 230 species, including 19 endangered species and 9 threatened species. The zoo also boasts an extensive plant collection throughout its animal exhibits and specialized gardens. The zoo also operates and maintains the 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge Washington Park & Zoo Railway that previously connected to the International Rose Test Garden inside the park, but currently runs only within the zoo. The Oregon Zoo is Oregon's largest paid and arguably most popular visitor attraction, with more than 1.7 million visitors in 2018. The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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