KEEPER TALKS
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ZOO'S GONE WILD SPRING BREAK PARTY
March 23-April 5
Can't
head to the tropics for Spring Break? Stop by Oregon Zoo instead.
Wear your
Hawaiian shirt and stroll around to tropical tunes. Keepers,
volunteers and zoo staff have collaborated on a week chock full of
activities that are just as fun for the animals as they
are for the
people.
2009 Schedule of activities
Free with zoo admission | For further information, call 503-226-1561. |
Kenike's Wahines Polynesian Revue
Saturday, April 4 | Time: 1 p.m.
Part of the Zoo's Gone Wild Spring Break Party. On April 4 Kenike's Wahines Polynesian Revue will perform at 1 p.m. They will present a program of hula, Polynesian and Tahitian dancing. |
RABBIT ROMP
Saturday, April 11| Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rabbit Romp is a celebration of spring for all ages. Candy "egg" hunts occur
every 20 minutes for children ages 2-10. Don't forget to bring an Easter basket
for the egg hunt. Learn
about the zoo's conservation efforts to protect our regional
endangered
pygmy rabbits. Games, petting zoo and fun for everyone.
Free
with zoo admission.
For further information, call 503-226-1561.
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Additional Support
by K103 and PDX TV (Channel 49, Cable Channel 13).
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Second TUESDAY
Tuesday, April 14 | 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. |
ELEPHANTASTIC!
Saturday, April 18 | Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
An elephant-sized
celebration! Come see why Oregon Zoo is a world leader in Asian elephant care. Our elephant family is ready for a party this Saturday. Watch special training sessions, play games and wear your own elephant ears.
2009 schedule of events
Sponsored by 1190 KEX and KPTV Fox 12
Sponsored by Lamb’s Markets
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CHIMPANZEE CHALLENGE MAZE
April 25 - Oct. 4
$1.00 fee required in addition to regular zoo admission
Swing from vines, soar through treetops and 'Live Chimply' in the Chimpanzee Challenge maze. Perform feats of ape-like strength, agility, and communication to discover the surprising similarities between humans and chimps. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute, Chimpanzee Challenge brings the plight of the chimps closer to home, empowering visitors to make a difference.
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 PARTY FOR THE PLANET!
Sunday, April 26 | Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate with your favorite party animals! Fun for everyone includes games and crafts,
plus learn some easy ways that you can help keep our planet healthy. This event is FREE with zoo admission.
Sponsored by KINK.FM
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RUN for the cheetah
Sunday, April 26
Presented by Cheetah Conservation Fund
Join the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and help raise awareness about and raise funds for the endangered cheetah during this fun event held at Oregon Zoo. For information visit runforthecheetah.org
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Wildlife Conservation
Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 28 | Time: 7 p.m.
Russ Morgan: "Wolf Conservation and Management in Oregon: Modern History, Challenges and the Future"
Sponsored by Pro Photo Supply, Shiels Obletz Johnsen and Portland General Electric.
Wolves were exterminated from Oregon decades ago. Now they are returning to their historic range and making a comeback in the state. Morgan shares his recent discoveries and plans for conserving the species in Oregon.
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. |
ON-GROUNDS PROGRAMS
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Wild Life Live!
Naturalists
Insect Zoo
Trillium Creek Family Farm
African Pygmy Goat Kraal
Tidepool Naturalist
Master Gardeners
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