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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.
TRAVEL GLOBAL, STAY LOCAL
SPRING BREAK AT THE OREGON ZOO
Monday, March 22 - Friday, April 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know you can tour the world, at the Oregon Zoo? From the Great Northwest to the plains of the Serengeti, you can see it all in a day without ever showing your passport. Enrichment and keeper talks are scheduled at various exhibits throughout spring break. All "Around the World" activities are free with zoo admission.
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RABBIT ROMP
Saturday, April 3
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rabbit Romp is a celebration of spring for everyone. Candy "egg" hunts occur every 20 minutes and all children 10 years or younger are invited to participate. Toddlers 2 and under will have their very own candy hunt designed just for them. Don't forget to bring an Easter basket. Learn about the zoo's conservation efforts to protect our regional endangered pygmy rabbits. Games, petting zoo and fun for everyone.
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Second TUESDAY Tuesday, April 13
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.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, April 13
7 p.m.
Presented by Pro Photo Supply and Shiels Obletz Johnsen with additional support from PGE
"Returning Condors to Arizona"
Chris Parish, The Peregrine Fund for Birds of Prey
Get the latest news from Arizona's Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, where the majestic condor, once at the very brink of extinction, is being returned to the wild. The Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series, hosted by Oregon Zoo, Audubon Society of Portland and World Forestry Center, will be held in Oregon Zoo's Cascade Banquet Center. Cost for each lecture: $10 general admission, $8 for members of host organizations, students and seniors.
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 ELEPHANTASTIC!
Saturday, April 17
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
An elephant-sized
celebration! Come see why Oregon Zoo is a world leader in Asian elephant care. Our elephant family is ready for a party this Saturday. Watch special training sessions, play games and wear your own elephant ears.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, April 27
7 p.m.
Presented by Pro Photo Supply and Shiels Obletz Johnsen with additional support from PGE
"Coexisting with Urban Coyotes"
Stanley Gehrt, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, Ohio State University
The howl of coyotes is becoming increasingly common across our urban landscape. Learn more about these intelligent, adaptable predators and how we can coexist with them. The Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series, hosted by Oregon Zoo, Audubon Society of Portland and World Forestry Center, will be held in Oregon Zoo's Cascade Banquet Center. Cost for each lecture: $10 general admission, $8 for members of host organizations, students and seniors.
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KEEPER TALKS
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