Events

2008 November Events Calendar

For general zoo information please call 503-226-1561
Dates are subject to change. Information on classes and camps can be found in our Education Section.
Information on classes and events at all Metro facilities can be found on the Metro Web site calendar.


KEEPER TALKS
Daily
Learn about our animals from our zookeepers.

Second TUESDAYS
November 11 | 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

Bank Of America

 

THANKSGIVING DAY FEAST-ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
Wednesday, November 26 | Time: 10 a.m.

The Meerkats dive into turkey-shaped piñatas filled with crickets and the polar bears go straight for the pumpkin pie ice treat. Great photo opportunity - bring your camera.

TURKEY TROT
Thursday, November 27 | Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

4 Mile Run & Fitness Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
1K Tot Trot (11 & under) starts at 9:30 a.m.
Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner by joining the Oregon Road Runners Club on a four-mile run/walk through Washington Park and the zoo. Registration fee includes zoo admission. For further information, call ORRC (503-646-7867).

ZOOLIGHTS MEMBER PREVIEW
Friday, November 28 | Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Become a zoo member and get a sneak peek of a holiday tradition, Zoolights. Call 503-220-2493 for membership information, or visit http://www.oregonzoo.org/Support/memberinfo.htm.

ZOOLIGHTS
November 29 - December 28
Sun-Thu 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by The Boeing Company
with support from KOIN News 6 and United Rentals

Celebrate the Northern Lights, or wild polar bear nightlights, at the Oregon Zoo's annual light-time festival.The zoo comes alive as you walk through this winter wonderland of more than a half-million lights. This winter festival includes our lighted zoo train, choral and ensemble music, and our fantastic gift shop. Closed Dec. 24 and 25.

 

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