Coming south to Portland on Interstate 5 (from Washington), follow the signs for Beaverton and get on US Highway 26 west. Go through the tunnel, and up a gradual hill, then look for the zoo signs and exit 72. Its the first one youll see on Highway 26.

Coming north on I-5 (from the direction of Salem), take exit 299B for Beaverton, which is just before you get downtown. This puts you on I-405. Take exit 1D to Hwy 26 West. Go through the tunnel, and up a gradual hill, then look for the zoo signs and exit 72. It's the first one youll see on Highway 26.

Coming west to Portland on I-84, follow the signs for Beaverton, which will send you across the river and put you on I-405. Take exit 1D to Hwy 26 West. Go through the tunnel, and up a gradual hill, then look for the zoo sign and exit 72. Its the first one, once you are on Highway 26.

Coming east on Highway 26 from the coast, you cant miss it. Youll see the zoo exit, off Highway 26, just before you get to downtown Portland.

From downtown Portland, drive up Broadway (or any of numbered streets) and turn right onto Clay street. This street takes you right on to Highway 26 West, and then take the first exit. You cant miss the signs.

Coming from the Portland International Airport, drive straight on the road leading from the airport and take the exit for I-205 South towards Portland. In a few miles you will see the sign for I-84 west, which also says Portland. Take that towards downtown Portland, then go on I-405 towards Beaverton. Then head west on I-26, which says "Zoo." It's about a 25-minute drive.

Hint: Highway 26 West is also called the "Sunset Highway" by the locals. Dont let them confuse you!