Oregon's Water Wildlife

School may be out for the summer, but the lessons continue in Oregon. There are oodles of fun ways for kids to learn about Oregon’s diverse water life, including aquariums, natural tide pools, fish hatcheries and more.

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A Great Trip For:

• Children
• Couples
• Families
• Outdoor Enthusiasts
• Scenery
• Teens/Young Adults

1. Aquariums

From sea anemones to jelly fish and seals, you'll find tons of sea creatures at the following aquariums and science centers:

Seaside Aquarium
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Hatfield Marine Science Center

2. Fish Hatcheries

Discover what life is like for salmon, learn all about wetlands and see tons of fish at the following fish hatcheries:

Wildwood Recreation Site and Cascade Streamwatch
Lookingglass Fish Hatchery

3. Museums

High Desert Museum
Check out the adorable river otter at the High Desert Museum's Autzen Otter Exhibit. And don't forget to stay and listen to "Otter Talk", held daily at 2pm.

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Wildlife Images
You can also view animals such as river otters at Widlife Images, a rehabilition center for injured wildlife. Check it out!

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