Events

2009 December 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.


hippo made of lights ZOOLIGHTS
Nov. 27 - Jan. 3, 2010
Sun-Thu 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The zoo comes alive as you walk through this winter wonderland of more than a million lights. This winter festival includes our lighted zoo train, choral and ensemble music, and our fantastic gift shop. Closed Dec. 24 and 25.

Do you want to perform at ZooLights?

Presented by

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elephants

KEEPER TALKS
Daily

Learn about our animals from our zookeepers.

Second TUESDAY
Tuesday, Dec. 8| 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.

PRESENTS FOR PRIMATES - ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
Chimp with present
Dec. 19 | Mandrills (10 a.m.) and chimpanzees (11:30 a.m.)
Dec. 20 | Orangutans (1:30 p.m.)
Dec. 26 | Mandrills (10 a.m.) and chimpanzees (11:30 a.m.)
Dec. 27 | Orangutans (1:30 p.m.)

The chimpanzees, orangutans, mandrills and other primates receive early holiday gifts from Santa's elves (primate keepers)! Great photo opportunity - bring your camera!

More information.

Winter Zooventure day camp
Dec. 21 - 23 and 28 - 30 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Age 4 years - 4th grade

Spend winter break having fun at the zoo! Meet the animals and visit their exhibits. Games, crafts and stories with zoo animal themes allow kids age 4 years - 4th grade to experience a different part of the zoo each camp day. Registration begins mid- November. For further information, call 503-220-2781.

NEW YEAR'S EVE OVERNIGHT
Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

Enjoy a variety of activities, including a nighttime safari, live indoor animal presentations, late night movies and a live birds of prey presentation. Pizza will be served in the evening and a continental breakfast will be served in the morning. More information.

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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