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OREGON SAFE KIDS DAY
Saturday, May 3 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
"Make It a Safe Kids Summer"
Join Oregon
Safe Kids Coalition to kick off National SAFE KIDS Week. Oregon SAFE KIDS Day
will feature exhibits, prizes, safety tips and hands-on activities for children
and parents. National SAFE KIDS Week is an annual event that highlights prevention
of childhood injuries. Free with zoo admission.
For information, Safe Kids Portland Metro, 503-736-3423. |
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 ANIMAL ENRICHMENT-ZOO MOTHER
OF THE YEAR
Friday, May 9 | Time: 10 a.m.
One of
the zoo’s animal moms will be chosen as Zoo Mother of the Year
and receive a special Mother’s Day treat. Free with zoo admission.
For information, call 503-226-1561. |
  Bear fair
Saturday, May 10 | Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All are invited to bring their teddy bears and other stuffed buddies to visit the zoo's bear exhibits and activity stations. Fun includes a Repair-A-Bear vet station, games, and storytelling. Use your member discount in the Zoo Store to buy a great new bear, and a donation will be made to support bear conservation. For further information, call 503-226-1561.
Presented by HomeStreet Bank
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 BEAR
AWARENESS WEEK
May 10 - 16
Join us in this week long event to
celebrate all of the bears at the Oregon Zoo. Come learn how
you can help wild polar bears in their battle against climate
change and how small changes can make a huge impact. Find out
about the smallest of all the bear species, the Sun bears, and
why they're losing their habitat and how the bear bile farming
affects them and what YOU can do to help. Camping? Stay safe
in black bear country... learn smart ways to co exist with bears.
Presented by HomeStreet Bank
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 MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
CASCADE CREST BANQUET CENTER
Sunday, May 11 | Time: 9 a.m. – 1
p.m.
Join
us for a favorite zoo tradition!
The brunch buffet includes pastries and quick breads, scrambled eggs, bacon
and sausage, made-to-order omelets, breakfast potatoes, French toast with
maple syrup, chicken marsala, penne pasta with garlic alfredo and roasted
vegetables, as well as assorted salads and desserts. Cost for the brunch
is $20.95 ($9.95 for ages 11 and under).
Reservations
are highly recommended and can be made by calling 503-525-4299.
Zoo admission is not included in the price of the brunch; however,
zoo admission is not required to attend the brunch.
Reservations are required. Call 503-525-4299. |
Second
TUESDAYs
Tuesday, May 13 | Time: 9 a.m. - 6 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
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DINOsaurs! GRAND OPENING
Grand opening: Saturday, May 17
Exhibit open May 17 - September 1 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Explore an ancient rainforest and come face to face with gigantic animatronic dinosaurs, including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, T. Rex, and a dozen others. Interactive adventures include a fossil dig and more!
Special
members only preview.
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LEGOMANIA - Canceled
May 17 - 18
The annual event by Oregon Episcopal School has been canceled for this year. They expect to return better than ever next year.
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KEEPER TALKS
Beginning Saturday, May 24
At scheduled
times, zookeepers will be on hand to provide short presentations
and answer visitors' questions about animals in their care. |
Toyota Presents NATURE Zoo Tour 2008
May 24 - 26, 2008 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 Swing into summer at Oregon Zoo! The zoo kicks off its opening summer weekend with the PBS NATURE Zoo Tour presented by Toyota. Visitors discover how they can help preserve the planet while celebrating wildlife. |
 ZOOBREW
Friday May 30 | 5 - 10 p.m.
Enjoy beer and ale from your favorite Northwest local breweries,
fantastic food from Oregon Zoo Catering and live entertainment.
Proceeds from Zoo Brew will help "Bring Back the ROAR" of lions to the Zoo. |
