KEEPER TALKS
Daily
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World Animal Festival
Saturday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 4 | Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This celebration is an exciting showcase of how various cultures around
the world revere and celebrate animals. Local cultural groups will present
animal folklore to zoo guests in a variety of ways, including performance
art, hands-on crafts, educational activities and art exhibits.
Free with zoo admission. For information, call 503-226-1561. |
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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Second TUESDAY
Tuesday, Oct. 13| 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. |
ANNUAL SQUISHING OF THE SQUASH
Friday, Oct. 30 | Time: 10:30 a.m.
In preparation for our "Howloween" event, our elephant herd will receive a HUGE pumpkin to pulverize. Great photo opportunity - bring your camera!
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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.
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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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