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Oregon

Amazing Animal Encounters in Oregon With Your Grandchild

Program No. 17282RJ

Meet an array of animals at a zoo, aquarium, sanctuaries and working farm on an animal adventure with your grandkid.

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Program

At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Portland, Oregon

Program Concludes

Portland, Oregon

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

13 ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

Activity Level

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 working animals at a farm. Go on an adventurous sea-life cruise to learn about local creatures such as crabs, sea lions, eagles and more.

Best of all, you'll...

Meet and learn about how some animals are trained to work alongside humans to help keep crops and people safe.
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.

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General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Kort Clayton

Kort Clayton is a Master Falconer with 30 years of experience. He has delivered and managed bird abatement services for a broad spectrum of clients. Kort holds an M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology and is well versed in both state and federal wildlife regulations from his 15 years of environmental consulting experience. He is a former director and president of the Oregon Falconers Association. He currently owns and operates Integrated Avian Solutions, a falconry-based bird abatement company based in Portland, Oregon.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Terry Clifford

Terry Clifford, a native Oregonian, 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 co-authored 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.

Carolyn Singh

Carolyn Singh now resides in Southern Oregon’s magnificent Rogue Valley after retiring from more than four decades as an academic librarian and instructor in three U.S. time zones and Fiji. She is thrilled to share the many wonders of this extraordinary region with Road Scholars. In the offseason, she is an avid hiker, gardener, food ways and literacy volunteer, and RYS certified yoga instructor.

Activity Level

Keep the Pace

Short but frequent daily walks; terrain varies from pavement to dirt roads.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Suggested Reading List

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Amazing Animal Encounters in Oregon With Your Grandchild

Enroll with Confidence

Protecting the Environment

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