Oregon

Amazing Animal Encounters in Oregon With Your Grandchild

Program No. 17282RJ
Meet an array of animals at a zoo, aquarium and sanctuaries, and get your hands dirty as you dissect owl pellets, track animal prints and more on an animal adventure with your grandkid.

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Age 8 - 11
ROOMING OPTION PRICING
The figures below indicate the rooming options available.
DATES
Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2024
Per Adult
1,799
Per Child
1,199
Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2024
1,799
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child
1,799
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child
2,349
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child
Filling Fast!
Aug 4 - Aug 9, 2024
Per Adult
1,799
Per Child
1,199
Aug 4 - Aug 9, 2024
1,799
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child
1,799
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child
2,349
/ Adult
1,199
/ Child

At a Glance

On this adventure, you and your grandchild will meet fantastic creatures, from engaging owls to lovable llamas! Get up close with some of these animals during live demonstrations at marine centers and sanctuaries. Learn about marine critters during a marine lab activity, and meet a working animal that assists police in their daily jobs. Go on an adventurous sea-life cruise to learn about local creatures such as crabs, sea lions, eagles and more.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Short but frequent daily walks; terrain varies from pavement to dirt roads.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Get outside and learn about local animals in Oregon during an animal tracking lesson.
  • At the Hatfield Marine Science Center, meet the resident octopus, and get hands-on with snails, barnacles and crabs.
  • On a sea-life cruise with local experts, learn about crabs, sea-lions, whales and marine birds.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Featured Expert
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Terry Clifford
A native Oregonian, Terry is a veteran elementary school teacher. She enjoys learning through travel and nature, whether on a local outing, road tripping through the Pacific Northwest or visiting family in Australia. Terry has coauthored a textbook on local history. She has explored the ruts and swales of the Oregon Trail, helped with archaeological digs at Ft. Vancouver and studied the Lewis and Clark trail while cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. She looks forward to sharing her next Road Scholar adventure with you!

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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A native Oregonian, Terry is a veteran elementary school teacher. She enjoys learning through travel and nature, whether on a local outing, road tripping through the Pacific Northwest or visiting family in Australia. Terry has coauthored a textbook on local history. She has explored the ruts and swales of the Oregon Trail, helped with archaeological digs at Ft. Vancouver and studied the Lewis and Clark trail while cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. She looks forward to sharing her next Road Scholar adventure with you!
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