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Portland Japanese Garden vs Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Portland Japanese Garden scores marginally better than Oregon Zoo. Portland Japanese Garden ranks #5 in Portland with accolades from 7 reviews like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Portland Japanese Garden
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611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's
"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This tranquil, formal garden is made up of 5.5 acres of tumbling water, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse (no drinks served!) and a sand garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Five gardens—Flat, Strolling Pond, Natural, Tea, and Sand & Stone—span 5.5 acres of this Japanese garden located near the Rose Gardens in Washington Park."
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Afar Magazine
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park."
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Not For Tourists
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
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4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221-9704
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Fodor's
"This beautiful animal park in the West Hills is famous for its Asian elephants. Major exhibits include an African section with rhinos, hippos, zebras, and giraffes."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located three miles southwest of downtown Portland, the 64-acre Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi."
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Not For Tourists
"You'll laugh. You'll cry. Beware a particularly randy sea otter."
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"The Oregon Zoo has evolved from a hodgepodge of animals kept at the back of a pharmacy into a worldclass research facility, offering a constantly changing mix of exhibits and other amusements."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The state's most visited attraction, the Oregon Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing 200 species of birds, mammals reptiles and amphibians, including 54 that are threatened or endangered."
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