Oregon Zoo Orangutans Predict the 2008 Super Bowl
Friday, February 1 | Time: 10 a.m.

The zoo's orangutans will be given T-shirts from the opposing Super Bowl teams. It is said that whichever team's T-shirt the orangs wear first will be
the winner.

CHINESE NEW YEAR
February 7

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with keeper talks at the naked mole rat exhibit!

Keeper Talk at 10 a.m. at Malayan Sun Bears, whose range includes southern China. Keepers will talk about the endangered sun bears and their imperiled status.

Keeper Talks at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Naked Mole Rat exhibit. Learn what makes these wrinkly, bucktoothed creatures some of the most interesting animals at the zoo.

Pick up your very own naked mole rat plush at the zoo's gift shop at a 20% discount.

Enjoy Dim Sum in the zoo's Cascade Grill.

Second TUESDAYs
Tuesday, February 12 | Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tour the zoo for the discounted price of $2 per person!
Children under 3 years of age will, as always, be admitted free of charge.

With support from Bank of America

BE MY VALENTINE
Animals receive valentine-themed enrichment from their keepers.
February 14 | Time: 10 a.m.

Sea otters will receive shiny, red heart-shaped frozen seafood enrichment treats, while elephants are handed heart-shaped enrichment boxes filled with fruits and vegetables (all their favorites!). Great photo opportunity Bring your camera!

DINE & DISCOVER
Thursday, February 14

Spend a fascinating evening with animal experts & special guests as you dine on a delicious multi-course meal specially crafted by Chef Paul Warner.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, February 26 | Time: 7 p.m.

The Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series, hosted by Oregon Zoo, Audubon Society of Portland and World Forestry Center, will be held in Oregon Zoo's Cascade Banquet Center. Cost for each lecture: $10 general admission, $8
for members of host organizations, students and seniors.

For more information, call 503-226-1561.

Sponsored by Pro Photo Supply, Shiels Obletz Johnsen and Portland General Electric.

POLAR BEAR DAYS
Thursday, Feb. 28 | 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 1 | 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the polar bear crisis in the Arctic and what you can do to help save the world's largest land carnivore.

Start the day by visiting a hands-on polar bear learning station, discovering little known facts about the bears, and take home special polar bear gifts. The day continues when polar bears receive plastic balls and ice blocks to play and interact with. Afterwards, keepers discuss issues the bears face and what contributes to their decline. "Arctic Ambassador" Kaitlyn Cassimo is on-hand all day to discuss her trip to the polar bear capitol of the world, Churchill, Canada.