Tuesday, September 18 | Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A special day of free admission and train rides for seniors and their companions (one companion per senior). Refreshments, petting zoo, animal talks, live music and entertainment by seniors.
| Entertainment
at the Entry Plaza: |
| |
9
a.m. |
PGE
Presents Wild Life Live display of birds
of prey |
| |
9:30
a.m. |
Stephen
Bauer on Piano |
| |
11:30
a.m. |
Hillsboro Senior Serenaders |
| |
12:30
p.m. |
Oregon
Old Time Fiddlers |
| |
1:30
p.m. |
Milwaukie Center Singers |
| |
2:30 p.m. |
PGE
Presents Wild Life Live display
of birds of prey |
| |
| Entertainment
on the Concert Lawn: |
| |
11
a.m. |
PGE
Presents Wild Life Live display of birds
of prey |
| |
12:30
p.m. |
PGE
Presents Wild Life Live display of birds
of prey |
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHAT
AGE IS CONSIDERED “SENIOR”?
At the zoo, a senior is anyone age 65 or older.
DO
I NEED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS IF I’M BRINGING A GROUP?
No, there is no need to make reservations.
WHAT
ARE THE REFRESHMENTS?
Donut holes and coffee will be available from 9-11 a.m. Will
be locate by the tigers. They may be available after that,
while supplies last.
WHAT
FOOD OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
The zoo has many food options for you.
•
Cascade Grill: deli and grill food, including a variety of
salads, hot sandwiches, burgers, deli sandwiches and specials.
Soup of the day, pastries, and espresso.
•
Bear Walk Café: pizza and ice cream treats
•
AfriCafé: cafeteria style, with burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian
wraps and sandwiches, soup of the day.
•
Food carts: located around zoo grounds, featuring pretzels,
frozen treats, elephant ears, sno-cones and popcorn
•
SR. SAFARI SPECIAL LUNCH: a special
lunch buffet will be available for only $7.50 for Sr. Safari
guests. Soup & sandwich buffet, plus cookie and a beverage.
Located at the Picnic Shelter by Elephants.
ARE
THERE ANY SPECIAL EXHIBITS FOR SENIOR SAFARI?
Yes! There will be a petting zoo at the farm,
as well as “Animal
Talkers” at locations around the zoo.
In addition to the free train ride.
HOW
MANY COMPANIONS CAN COME WITH ME?
As many as you like, but only one companion
can come in for free with each senior. Prices
are
$9.75 for
adults age 12-64
and $6.75 for youth 3-11. Children 2 and
under are free.
WHERE
CAN WE PARK OUR BUS?
You may unload your van or bus at the MAX
train station (about 100 yards from the
entrance) and then park
in the Auxilary
parking lot between the Children’s
Museum and the Forestry Center.
WHAT
IS THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE?
The easiest and best way to get to the
zoo is to ride the MAX train. Information
is
available at
www.trimet.org. If
you have family or friends coming beyond
your one free companion, they can receive
50¢ off of their zoo admission with
proof of TriMet fare.
DOES
IT COST TO PARK?
Yes, there is a $1 parking fee per
vehicle.
Sponsored
by Providence Health Plan
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