Zoos and Aquariums - Western States (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Zoos and Aquariums in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula, Washington and The Cascades As you would expect from an area rich in wildlife, the northwest Washington and Cascades region is also rich in zoos and aquariums. Zoos and Aquariums in Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley The only major zoo in the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley region, Portland 's Oregon Zoo is an excellent one. The Cascade Crest Exhibit, for example, has a simulated snow cave and mountain goats, while at the Cascade Stream you'll be able to peek at into the beaver den and watch river otters frolic in a cool mountain stream. Zoos and Aquariums in Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach If you're in the Oregon Coast region and you need a fix of amazing animal wildlife, there's one address: the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This wonderful marine science educational facility offers a fun and interesting way to learn about Oregon's unique coastal ecosystem. Zoos and Aquariums in Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino to Eureka If you could have just one zoo in a region (which we do in this one) wouldn't you want it to blend in with some of the oldest, largest, and most beautiful trees on the continent? You certainly would, and the 100-year-old Sequoia Park Zoo certainly does. Zoos and Aquariums in San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Monterey, Central California Coast Zoo-lovers rejoice! The central California coast region has every size and type of zoo you could possibly want to visit. Zoos and Aquariums in San Diego, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California The southern California coast region is home to some of the world's greatest zoos and aquariums. The first attractions that must be mentioned are the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Zoos and Aquariums in Palm Springs, and the California Desert Deserts are by definition, deserted - until you look a little bit closer, at which point you'll see they're full of wildlife and plant life. The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs, the only zoo you'll find in the California Desert region, puts the vibrant living world of the desert right before you in a combination educational center, zoo, museum, and desert reserve. Zoos and Aquariums in Las Vegas and the Nevada desert As you're in Las Vegas, you know the zoo and aquarium offerings will be anything but ordinary. Take the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. Their tank holds 2 million gallons of water and reaches a maximum depth of 22 feet. Over 1,200 species of aquatic life live here including piranha, monkey fish, and sea turtles. Major Tourist Attractions in the Region Monterey Bay Aquarium - California San Diego Zoo - California Sea World - San Diego, California San Diego Wild Animal Park - Escondido, California Oregon Zoo - Portland, OR Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle, Washington Seattle Aquarium - Washington State Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach, California Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens - California Oakland Zoo - California Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo, California Safari West - Santa Rosa, California Living Desert - Palm Desert, California Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington Birch Aquarium at Scripps Inst. of Oceanography - La Jolla, California Santa Ana Zoo - California Oregon Coast Aquarium - Newport, OR Portland Japanese Garden - Oregon Aquarium of the Bay - San Francisco, California Lion Habitat - Las Vegas, Nevada Arboretum of Los Angeles County - Arcadia, California