KEEPER TALKS
Daily
Learn about our animals from our zookeepers. |
HOWLOWEEN AT THE ZOO
Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Kids love trick-or-treating, and Oregon Zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this traditional Halloween activity. Trick-or-treaters will complete an intriguing scavenger hunt leading them to activity stations around the zoo.
Goodie bags filled with candy and prizes will be given out for completed hunts at the zoo's exit. Free with zoo admission. For information, call 503-226-1561.
Presented by Sterling Savings Bank. Additional support is provided by FedEx and Safe Kids USA. |
Conserving Oregon's Native Bats: A workshop for everyone!
Tuesday, Nov. 3 |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Oregon's native bats are facing new threats in addition to long-term habitat loss. Join researchers, land managers, land-owner organizations, conservation groups, educators, and health officials at the zoo for a workshop where you will hear from internationally-recognized experts and learn about local case studies. Cost is $30, including lunch.
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Second TUESDAY
Tuesday, Nov. 10| Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit 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. |
 Dine and Discover
Tuesday, Nov. 17 | Time: 6 p.m.
Matabeleland Leopard and Cheetah Research Program
with General Curator Chris Pfefferkorn
Spend a fascinating evening with the Zoo's animal experts as you dine on a delicious multi-course meal specially crafted by Chef Paul Warner. |
THANKSGIVING FEAST-ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | Time: 10:30 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, Nov. 26 | Time: 7 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).
Register now! |
ZOOLIGHTS MEMBER PREVIEW
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 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 www.oregonzoo.org/Support/memberinfo.htm. |
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?
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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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