Oregon Zoo Education Zoo Experiences

Zoo Experiences

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Each program includes a featured animal exhibit tour, story, craft and snack. Many include a classroom animal visitor. Adults must attend with children, unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.

All Zoo Experiences are from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zoo Members:
Through December, $22 for one child and one adult, $11 for each additional person (5 children per adult maximum).
January through March, $25 for one child and one adult, $11 for each additional person (5 children per adult maximum).

Non-members:
Through December, $26 for one child and one adult, $13 for each additional person (5 children per adult maximum).
January through March, $29 for one child and one adult, $13 for each additional person (5 children per adult maximum).

Register online for any of our classes or download our printable registration form.

Ages 3-4

Old MacDonald's Farm
Friday, September 25
Come sing along with us – E-I-E-I-O! Help make butter to eat with your snack crackers and get your picture taken with a goat!

Noses, Toes and Ears
Friday, October 16
Join this fun expedition of comparing noses, toes and ears with visits from some of our touchable animals.

~~Samudra the Elephant~~- FILLED
Friday, October 30
He's growing fast. Learn about the youngest elephant and all the herd and make a fun elephant craft to take home.

Lions and Tigers and Cheetahs, Oh My!
~~Friday, November 13~~ -FILLED
~~or Friday, November 20~~ -FILLED
The lions are back and they brought some friends. Check out these new cats and some old friends too.

Teddy Bears
Friday, January 22
Bring your bear to meet our bears. If you don't have a bear of your own, we'll help you make one!

Footprints and Fingerprints
Friday, January 29
Make a footprint and compare yours to Packy's. Learn how some footprints and fingerprints can help solve a mystery.

Lions & Cheetahs
Saturday, February 6
The lions are back and they brought some friends. Check out these new cats and some old friends too.

Animals In Your Backyard
Friday, February 12
Discover the busy creatures that quietly carry on their lives all around us. Learn some easy ways to share the world with them.

Never Smile At A Crocodile
Friday, March 12
What's behind that toothy grin? Explore more fun facts about crocodiles than you can snap at!

Samudra the Elephant
Friday, March 19
He's growing fast. Learn about the youngest elephant and all the herd and make a fun elephant craft to take home.

Ages 5-6

Penguins, Penguins, Penguins
Saturday, October 10
Come on along for a special visit to our penguins' home and learn about these unusual birds. Black tie optional.

Going Batty
Saturday, October 24
They zip, they glide but they never collide! Come visit our bats and find out how neat these furry fliers really are.

Predators of the Serengeti
~~Saturday, November 7~~ -FILLED
or Saturday, November 21
Learn about the big and not-so-big predators from Africa, including lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs and caracals.

Groundhog Day
Saturday, January 30
Can these critters really predict the weather? Hedgehogs make just as good a shadow. Make your own pop-ups and see what your shadow says.

Bears, Bears, Bears
Saturday, February 27
Big, burly bruins are the subject of this class! Do you know which bear eats bees?

Bugs, Beautiful Bugs
Saturday, March 20
Beetles, butterflies and spiders are truly amazing animals. Our Insect Zoo will be open just for you, so you can learn about these critters.

Ages 7-8

Owls, Eagles and Hawks
Saturday, September 19
Some predators fly and they have amazing tools and excellent hunting skills. Learn how they do it.

~~Lions of the Serengeti~~ - FILLED
Saturday, November 14
Lions are back! Go on a guided tour and find out about lion lives and what a Serengeti is.

Owls, Eagles & Hawks
Saturday, January 23
Some predators fly! Learn about their amazing tools and excellent hunting skills.

Canine Cousins
Saturday, February 20
Wolves, African wild dogs and your dog at home. How are they alike and different? Come visit ours and compare them to yours.