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Escape to the Tropics: Spring Break at the Oregon Zoo

z100 logoZOO'S GONE WILD SPRING BREAK PARTY!
March 23-April 5, 2009

Can't head to the tropics for spring break? Come to the Oregon Zoo for a tropical party! Get crazy with crocodiles and party with polar bears during the sixth annual Zoo's Gone Wild celebration, March 23-April 5, 2009.

 


While zoo animals are enjoying tropical-themed treats and enrichment activities, you can enjoy:

  • Themed music

  • Animal enrichment

  • Animal talks

  • Face painting

  • And more!

Special Performances and Features

  • March 23-26 and March 30-April 2, Bert Adams, master sand sculptor creates his artworks. Kids can get their hands dirty with several sand-sculpting lessons March 23-26.
  • March 29, Flumpa Live! Performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. A one-of-a-kind high energy musical science stage show. Featuring Wendy the Singing Scientist and Flumpa the tree frog.
  • April 4, Kenike's Wahines Polynesian Revue.
    Performing at 1 p.m. A program of hula, Polynesian and Tahitian dancing

Become a member of the zoo and enjoy more events like the Zoo's Gone Wild spring break party every month!


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The 2009 Schedule Highlights
Tropical-themed animal enrichment every day
[PDF Printable Version of schedule]


Mondays, March 23 and 30—Undersea Adventure

10 a.m. Diving and Dining:
Penguin feeding 11 a.m. Wet ’n’ Wild in the Flooded Forest:
Amazon Flooded Forest keeper talk1 p.m. Pachyderm Party:
Elephant keeper talk; elephants receive tropical fruit treats 1:30 p.m.Crocodile Rock:
Crocodile keeper talk and feeding2 p.m.Soaking Up the Sun:
Sun bear keeper talk2:30 p.m.Great Bear-ier Reef:
Bears receive papier-mâché fish and tide-pool animals.

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Tuesdays, March 24 and 31—Feast on the Beach

10 a.m.Beach Blanket Bingo:
Mandrills receive treat-filled piñatas and a cardboard picnic basket brimming with tropical fruit11 a.m.Surf’s Up:
Tide pool keeper talk and feeding11:30 a.m.Pachyderm Party:
Elephant keeper talk; elephants receive tropical fruit treats1 p.m. Corny Island:
First annual Lorikeet Landing corn-on-the-cob-eating contest2:30 p.m.Hippo Splash:
Hippo keeper talk; hippos dive for apples, carrots and cardboard flowers 2:45 p.m.Black-Tie Beach Bash:
Penguin keeper talk

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Wednesdays, March 25 and April 1—Beach Party

10 a.m. Beat the Heat:Black bears relax on their own beach with sand, beach blankets and picnic baskets11 a.m. Cats Gone Wild!
Tiger and leopard enrichment with surfboards, beach balls and umbrellas11:30 a.m. Rockin’ Rhino:
Rhinoceros keeper talk; Pete the rhino lounges with woven bamboo mats and painted Boomer balls1 p.m. Cowabunga!
Elephants kick back with beach umbrellas and fish 1:30 p.m. Aloha, Ocelots!
Ocelot keeper talk 2 p.m. Surf City Sea Lions:
Sea lion keeper talk2:30 p.m. Sea Lion Tsunami:
Sea lions indulge in tasty treats during "happy hour" at the beach—fish beach blankets and lounge chairs2:45 p.m. Party With the Penguins:
Penguin keeper talk

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Thursdays, March 26 and April 2—Luau

10 a.m. Hang 10 With Your Orang Friends:
Orangutans hit the beach with tropical shirts, grass skirts, palm trees, beach towels and piñatas shaped like coconuts, crabs and sea stars11:30 a.m. Hula Dances With Wolves:
Wolf keeper talk1 p.m. Monkeys in Maui:
Colobus and swamp monkeys receive papier-mâché palm trees, pineapples, picnic table and leis2:30 p.m. River Otters Shoot the Tube:
River otter enrichment2:45 p.m. Black-Tie Beach Bash:
Penguin keeper talk

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Fridays, March 27 and April 3—Swingin' at the Shore

10 a.m. Primate Party:
Chimps receive papier-mâché beach items—volleyball, suntan lotion, etc.11:30 a.m. Birds in Paradise:
Vollum Aviary residents get rubber ducks with insects and worms1 p.m. Lounging Lories:
Lorikeets receive fruit leis2 p.m. Tales of the Sea:
Sea otter keeper talk2:30 p.m. Otterly Wild!
Ice treats, toys and shrimp, beach chairs and shark shovels for sea otters2:45 p.m. Pallin' With Penguins:
Penguin keeper talk

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Saturdays, March 28 and April 4—Sea Cruise

10 a.m. Meerkat Mai Tais:
Cardboard cruise ship11 a.m. Poolside Party:
Tide pool keeper talk11:30 a.m. Don't Forget to Bring Your Trunks!
Elephant keeper talk; elephants receive tropical fruit treats1 p.m. Lido Deck Buffet:
Bobcats receive papier-mâché boats, crabs, shark fins2:30 p.m. Penguins Overboard!:
Penguins play with icy life preservers

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Sundays, March 29 and April 5—Jumping the Shark

10 a.m. The Other Great White:
Polar bears receive a blue snow "ocean," cardboard shark fins and other treats11:30 a.m. Shark-Infested Water Colors:
Rama the elephant demonstrates painting1 p.m. Mako Mobile:
Lorikeets receive shark chew-toy mobile1:30 p.m. Chummin' with Ocelots
Ocelot keeper talk2:30 p.m. "We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!"
Elephants receive treats and go after a cardboard shark2:45 p.m. Feeding Frenzy!
Penguin keeper talk


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