| 2009 July
Events Calendar |
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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.
50 Years Here! Oregon Zoo's 50th Anniversary at this Location
July 1-5, various times
Your Zoo opened at its "new" location in 1959 as part of Oregon's Centennial. We're kicking off our celebration with a patriotic concert by our local 234th Army Band on July 1. Fun family activities all weekend. Free with regular zoo admission. More information here, or call 503-226-1561. |
SUMMER ON-GROUNDS PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 7
Wild Life Live!
Naturalists
Insect Zoo
Trillium Creek Family Farm
African Pygmy Goat Kraal
Tidepool Naturalist
Master Gardeners
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OREGON ZOO SUMMER CONCERTS
Presented by NW Natural with support from Kink.fm and Willamette Week
Wednesday Zoo Tunes feature a variety of world, country, and folk music. Visitors picnic on terraced lawns in the outdoor amphitheater. These Wednesday concerts are free for members at the "Plus" level or higher. Non "Plus" members pay $10.50, which includes zoo admission after 4 p.m.
July 1 – The 234th Army Band
July 8 – Local Band Showcase: Patrick Lamb & Justin Klump
July 15 – Vieux Farka Toure
July 22 – Riders in the Sky
July 29 – Issa Bagayogo
Zoo Beat Premium Concerts feature world-renowned artists at a great price. Tickets are available in advance at the zoo or through TicketMaster. For further information visit www.oregonzoo.org.
July 11 – Tears for Fears with Wainright - SOLD OUT, $22
July 17 – Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Los Lobos, $22
July 24 – Indigo Girls with David Ryan Harris - SOLD OUT, $19
July 31 - Jewel, $22.50 |
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ZOOLALA
Saturday, July 18
| Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Presented by Spirit Mountain Casino
The Oregon Zoo Foundation's annual fundraising event is a fun-filled evening of fine dining and entertainment under the stars at Oregon Zoo. Before you dance the night away, enjoy culinary delights from some of the region's top restaurants, bakeries, breweries and wineries. For more information call 503-220-2492. |
NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER APPRECIATION WEEK
July 19 - 25
Do you know how much poop an elephant keeper scoops in a day? Or how many meal worms must be counted in the Cascades exhibit daily? Did you know that many of our zookeepers hold advanced degrees? We appreciate our keepers all the time, but this week is set aside to showcase them. Keeper talks this week focus on what it takes to be a zookeeper. Each keeper will talk about the animals in their care and how they got into the profession. |
 SUMMER CAMP AT OREGON ZOO
Monday - Friday,
June 15 - Sept. 4
4 year olds - K: 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or 9
a.m.-4 p.m.
Grades 1 - 9: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Early care: 8 a.m.
Late
care: until 6 p.m.
Summer ZooCamp is a wonderful week long experience. Children 4 yrs - 9th grade attend a week (4 yrs - K half days) of zoo fun. Each week includes Zoo tours, games, crafts, pettable animals and more. Each age group focuses on different themes. The youngest campers learn about spots, stripes, fur and feathers. The oldest campers learn how to design a zoo!Call 503-220-2781 for registration and fee information, or visit www.oregonzoo.org.
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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. Tickets for this special exhibit are $2 in addition to general zoo admission. For further information, call 503-226-1561, or visit www.oregonzoo.org
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