Our PGE Birds of Prey Facility

The birds of prey moved into their PGE/Earth Smart structure January of 1998. The construction was funded by the Oregon Zoo, Portland General Electric, and private donations.

The 6,000 square foot facility includes:

• 500 square feet fully enclosed in the kitchen/office area.
• New, larger mews (bird enclosures) with both sheltered and open areas for each bird.
• A sheltered flight space to allow training during inclement weather.

Earth Smart design features include:

• Recycled material content in walls, floors, and windows
• Energy efficient heating and cooling systems
• Lead free paints on interior and exterior surfaces
• Energy efficient compact fluorescent lighting and natural light skylights
• Roof-mounted cistern to recover rainwater for other uses

For more information about Earth Smart visit PGEs website at www.pge-online.com