Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge on Oregon's coast. It is one of six National Wildlife Refuges comprising the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex and is renowned among bird watchers for being able to view rare shorebirds including ruff, Hudsonian godwit, and Mongolian plover.[from wikipedia]

A good start at what may one day become a full fledged zoo.

Was Wild Animal Park, San Diego, California.Think of it as a more relaxed form of a zoo spread out overmany hills. The most important thing to bring to this park is a really goodpair of walking shoes.

Sea Lion Caves are a connected system of sea caves and caverns open to the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. state of Oregon. They are located 11 miles (18 km) north of Florence on U.S. Highway 101, about midpoint on the 400 miles (640 km) Oregon Coast. In this area Highway 101 follows a steep and undeveloped seascape 300 feet (91 m) above sea level. Human access to the caves is through a gift shop building. [from wikipedia]

From their website, their mission is, "To enhance entertainment, education, and cultural experiences with a commitment to conservation, preservation, and research of native and exotic wildlife."And their purpose is, "Dedicated to conservation, education and research of native and exotic wildlife. It is our commitment to educate the public about the status of animals around the world."