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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-07 10:00 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 10:00 PST
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# Oregon Zoo completes acquisition of former Children's Museum site

Oregon Zoo has completed its acquisition of the former Portland Children's Museum site. City Council authorized Metro's $3 million purchase in December 2024.

Section: [Culture & Events](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: [Oregon Zoo](/portland/wiki/oregon-zoo.md), [Metro](/portland/wiki/metro.md), [Portland Children's Museum](/portland/wiki/portland-children-s-museum.md)

## Coverage

- [KOIN 6 (CBS)](https://www.koin.com/news/portland/continue-that-legacy-oregon-zoo-completes-acquisition-of-portland-childrens-museum-site/), 2026-11-07 10:00 PST: 'Continue that legacy': Oregon Zoo completes acquisition of Portland Children’s Museum site

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