7 Once-In-A-Lifetime Animal Encounters You Can Have Right Here In Oregon

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/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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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!

For more adventures in the Beaver State, check out the hike to this gorgeous swimming hole.