Events

2009 June 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.


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

Sea Otter OCEAN COMMOTION
Sponsored by KINK.FM
Sunday, June 7 | Time: 12 - 4 p.m.


Celebrate World Ocean Day at the zoo's Ocean Commotion festival! You will have the opportunity to learn about the world's oceans and ways to protect them through fun events and exhibits. Games, educational activities, keeper talks, crafts and more will be offered throughout the day.
Kink.fm
Visayan warty pig father and child
ZOO FATHER OF THE YEAR
Animal Enrichment
Friday, June 19 | Time: 10:30 a.m.


One of the zoo's dads will be chosen as Zoo Father of the Year and receive a special Father's Day treat. Great photo opportunity - bring your camera!
Steam Trainoregon steamer 50th anniversary
Saturday, June 20 | Time: 10 a.m — 2 p.m.

Join us as Oregon Zoo celebrates the 50th anniversary of the famous Oregon Steamer.
WolfSUMMER 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.

Children can spend five exciting days at the zoo learning about various endangered species. Camp includes tours, games, crafts and more.

Oregon Zoo 2009 Summer Concerts Presented by NW Natural OREGON ZOO SUMMER CONCERTS
Presented by NW Natural
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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.
June 17 – Femi Kuti and The Positive Force
June 24 – Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang

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.
June 19 – B-52s - SOLD OUT, $27

Chimpanzee Challenge 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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