The Experience: Where can you find rock stars, Chinese acrobats, dog tricks, fruit pies and baby pigs all in one place? The State Fair, of course! Starting Friday, this annual event will More…

The Experience: If you’ve been frequenting the Oregon Zoo but haven’t yet seen this year’s Wildlife Live! shows sponsored by PGE, you’re missing out. Three times daily on the concert lawn, keepers and animals perform short, lively shows that teach audiences about the animals and inspire them to protect habitats such as jungles and forests.

Kids love the More…

The Experience: If you have an animal lover in your home, you’ll want to know about Dogstar. This doggie daycare in the Pearl also runs a small pet rescue operation, and encourages passers-by to stop in and help socialize the cats and dogs that are up for adoption. More…

Animal exhibits, conservation education, special events, concerts, camps, classes and more.
4001 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-226-1561; www.oregonzoo.org.

Wildlife sanctuary, hiking trails and injured bird care facility.
5151 N.W. Cornell Rd.; 503-292-6855; www.audubonportland.org.

Tours scheduled by appointment, guided by officers of the mounted patrol unit. Free.
1362 NW Naito Parkway; 503-823-2100.