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Packy's 50th birthday
April 14, 2012
"I Love the Zoo" overnight (FULL)
February 16, 2019
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February 17, 2019
Valentine's Day animal enrichment
February 14, 2014
The luck of the Irish: animal enrichment
March 17, 2013
Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting
May 9, 2012
Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting
September 12, 2012
Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting
November 14, 2012
Howloween
October 20, 2018
Bowling for Rhinos
August 11, 2018
Beastly Bites
April 6, 2013
Orangutan Cinco de Mayo enrichment
May 5, 2012
Amur leopard enrichment: Borris' birthday
May 5, 2012
Outdoor Family Camperoo (FULL)
June 22, 2018
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June 23, 2018
Sunrise at the Zoo (FULL)
June 24, 2017
Sunrise at the Zoo (FULL)
July 22, 2017
Tusko honored as zoo 'Father of the Year'
June 17, 2012
Senior Safari
September 18, 2018
Tiger and Leopard Awareness Day
September 30, 2012
Turkey Trot
November 22, 2018
Squishing of the Squash
October 19, 2018
Veterans Day
November 11, 2018
Quilts for Primates Day
October 7, 2012
Salmon Homecoming at Oxbow Regional Park
October 14, 2018
Radio Disney's Madagascar 3 DVD Release Party
October 20, 2012
Salmon Homecoming at Oxbow Regional Park
October 13, 2018
Orangutan Awareness Week
November 11, 2012
to
November 17, 2012
Presents for Primates: chimps
December 22, 2012
Presents for Primates: Orangutans
December 23, 2012
Radio Disney's Platypus Day
March 1, 2014
Comedy Night at the Zoo
November 1, 2014
January Second Tuesday
January 9, 2018
February Second Tuesday
February 13, 2018
March Second Tuesday
March 13, 2018
April Second Tuesday
April 10, 2018
Second Tuesday
May 14, 2019
Second Tuesday
April 9, 2019
Second Tuesday
March 12, 2019
Second Tuesday
February 12, 2019
Hedgehog Day
February 2, 2017
Silver & Gold level Conservation Circle Member Event
February 28, 2013
Conservation Circle New member Welcome Event
March 9, 2013
Beastly Bites
November 7, 2013
Zoofari
June 3, 2017
Year of the Snake celebration - free admission
February 10, 2013
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2019
Elephantastic!
February 13, 2016
An Evening with the Experts: Dr. Tom Smith, Polar Bears International
April 25, 2013
Flamingo debut!
March 23, 2013
Wildlife Live
June 12, 2018
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September 3, 2018
Sunset at the Zoo
July 22, 2015
Sunset at the Zoo
August 5, 2015
Sunset at the Zoo
August 19, 2015
Animal activities
September 4, 2018
to
May 27, 2019
Lewis and Clark Environmental Affairs Symposium kickoff event
October 14, 2013
Raptor Road Trip (CANCELED)
February 24, 2018
Winter Survival Shelters
February 24, 2019
Condors of the Columbia Grand Opening
May 24, 2014
Endangered Species Day
May 18, 2019
CPR World Challenge
May 21, 2014
Sunset at the Zoo
July 8, 2015
Ducks and Beavers (FULL)
February 10, 2018
An Introductory Walk with Native Plants (FULL)
July 22, 2017
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue/ Galactic
August 16, 2014
International Tiger Day
July 29, 2015
Teacher Open House
October 8, 2015
Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series: Orangutans, Elephants and People
October 3, 2014
Fantastic mosses and where to find them
April 29, 2017
The Future for Polar Bears
February 24, 2015
Spring Teacher Workshop
April 17, 2015
International Polar Bear Day
February 27, 2016
Wildlife Legacy Society Luncheon
May 21, 2017
Bear Awareness Day
May 14, 2016
Bird language for beginners (FULL)
March 3, 2019
Memorial Day
May 28, 2018
World Orangutan Day
August 19, 2016
Mother's Day birds and blooms
May 12, 2018
Nature in the New Year
January 2, 2016
Otter Awareness Day
September 17, 2017
Workshop: Hunting with non-lead ammunition
November 20, 2015
Second Tuesday
January 8, 2019
Sneak Peek of Newell Creek Canyon (FULL)
August 26, 2017
Hike the Great Northwest: discovery days day camp
August 27, 2018
Animal ninjas: discovery days day camp
August 31, 2016
Animal athletes: discovery days day camp
June 16, 2016
Animal athletes: discovery days day camp
September 1, 2016
Extraordinary elephants: discovery days day camp
June 17, 2016
Extraordinary elephants: discovery days day camp
July 8, 2016
Extraordinary elephants: discovery days day camp
September 2, 2016
It's Our Nature outdoor immersion program
February 20, 2016
Elephantastic!
February 14, 2016
Elephantastic!
February 15, 2016
Spring Break Day Camp
March 25, 2019
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March 29, 2019
FULL: Smith and Bybee Wetland Kayak Tour
April 30, 2016
Sunset Sit
August 19, 2017
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Canoe and Kayak Tour
May 7, 2016
Nature through a different lens
May 28, 2018
Explora el bosque sobre el domo de lava del parque natural Scouters Mountain
August 18, 2018
Animal Tracking Adventure (FULL)
June 11, 2017
Twilight Thursday at Smith and Bybee Wetlands
July 12, 2018
Thanksgiving Walk at Oxbow
November 20, 2016
Introduction to the language of the birds
September 30, 2018
Bornean Elephant Conservation Lecture
April 18, 2016
Education Campaign Fundraising Reception
April 21, 2016
The Birds of Killin Wetlands
June 18, 2016
An introduction to oak (CANCELED)
August 22, 2018
Life on the edge (cancelled)
November 5, 2016
Families in the Field: Forest Adventure
July 14, 2017
Twilight Thursday at Blue Lake Park
July 19, 2018
Twilight Thursday at Glendoveer
August 11, 2016
Star Party
July 21, 2018
Twilight Thursday at Oxbow Park (FULL)
August 16, 2018
Twilight Thursday at Lone Fir Cemetery (FULL)
August 24, 2017
Naturalist in the Park
April 22, 2017
Naturalist in the Park
August 20, 2016
Conservation Circle Sunrise Preview
June 25, 2016
Winter solstice walk (FULL)
December 15, 2018
Geology in action: Newell Creek Canyon (cancelled)
November 19, 2016
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Scouters Mountain (FULL)
November 18, 2018
Walking among the giants (FULL)
August 4, 2018
Introduction to mushrooms (CANCELED)
October 23, 2018
Teacher Open House at the NEW Education Center
March 2, 2017
Families in the Field: Winged Wildlife Discovery (CANCELED)
August 4, 2017
Remembering Vanport (FULL)
January 15, 2018
Wildlife Talk: Insect Tales
March 4, 2017
Wildlife Talk: Turtle Recovery in the Pacific Northwest
March 7, 2017
Wildlife Talk: Butterfly Conservation in Oregon
March 14, 2017
Wildlife Talk: Recovery of a Flying Giant
March 21, 2017
Asia adventures: discovery days day camp
August 28, 2018
Africa Safari: discovery days day camp
August 29, 2018
Ocean voyages: discovery days day camp
July 5, 2018
Ocean voyages: discovery days day camp
August 30, 2018
Rainforest trek: discovery days day camp
August 31, 2017
Rainforest trek: discovery days day camp
July 6, 2018
Rainforest Action Day
February 20, 2017
An introductory walk with the native plants of Smith & Bybee
June 17, 2017
Fantastic mosses and where to find them (FULL)
December 2, 2017
Turtle walk in the wetlands (FULL)
May 6, 2018
RESCHEDULED- Stayin’ Alive: Survival fires
June 2, 2018
Celebration of Packy’s life
February 18, 2017
Education Center open house
March 4, 2017
Education Center open house
March 5, 2017
Wildlife Tracking: the art and science of reading the sign
April 25, 2018
Arbor Day Celebration
April 29, 2017
Sunrise at the Zoo (FULL)
August 19, 2017
Pika Watch Training (FULL)
June 16, 2018
Storytime with Friends of Tryon Creek
May 9, 2017
Author Reading: Frances Backhouse, Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver
May 7, 2017
Herons and Eagles of River Island
July 15, 2017
Friday Night Hike at Blue Lake Park (FULL)
September 15, 2017
The Amazing Geology of Chehalem Ridge (FULL)
September 23, 2017
Outdoor Family Camperoo (FULL)
August 11, 2018
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August 12, 2018
Bat box building with the US Forest Service
June 17, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
June 24, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
June 24, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
July 22, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
July 22, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
August 5, 2017
Tears of Joy Theatre: "Kenji and the Three Rs"
August 5, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
July 8, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
July 8, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
August 19, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
August 19, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
August 26, 2017
Thinking People's Theatre: "I Just Don't Buy That!"
August 26, 2017
Oregon Symphony at the Zoo
September 2, 2017
Twilight walk celebrating National Coming Out Day (FULL)
October 11, 2017
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Smith & Bybee Wetlands (FULL)
April 14, 2018
The secret life of birds (FULL)
November 11, 2017
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Mount Talbert (FULL)
November 10, 2018
Stayin’ Alive: Fire by Friction (FULL)
November 18, 2017
Wolf Awareness Day
October 21, 2017
Back to School- Back to Nature
September 9, 2017
Beaver Tales art exhibit
September 16, 2017
Rescuing Borneo's Great Apes
October 12, 2017
Veterans Day
November 12, 2018
Wildlife Talks - Saving Rainforests
November 7, 2017
Early Childhood Pilot Program: Neighborhood Nesters (FULL)
November 18, 2017
Early Childhood Pilot Program: Junior Zookeepers (FULL)
November 18, 2017
Early Childhood Pilot Program: Tales of the Forest (FULL)
December 9, 2017
Early Childhood Pilot Program: Zoo Born (FULL)
December 9, 2017
Caminata por el bosque del parque natural Orenco Woods
July 28, 2018
Spring lichen ramble- (Cancelled)
April 21, 2018
Remembering Vanport (FULL)
January 15, 2018
New - Sloth Experience
December 5, 2017
New - Sloth Experience
December 7, 2017
New - Sloth Experience
December 12, 2017
New - Sloth Experience
December 14, 2017
Salmon Egg Festival
January 13, 2018
Hike the Great Northwest: discovery days day camp
July 2, 2018
Asia adventures: discovery days day camp
July 3, 2018
Africa Safari: discovery days day camp
June 13, 2018
Ocean Voyages: Discovery Days Day Camp
June 14, 2018
Rainforest trek: discovery days day camp
June 15, 2018
Hippo Happy Hour
March 8, 2018
Camp Open House
March 3, 2018
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Smith & Bybee Wetlands (FULL)
April 14, 2018
Wildlife Tracking: the art and science of reading the sign
April 28, 2018
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Oxbow Park (FULL)
November 17, 2018
World Frog Day Prince & Princess Party
March 23, 2019
Protecting Endangered Painted Dogs
March 21, 2018
International Beaver Day
April 7, 2018
Earth Day
April 22, 2018
Stayin’ Alive: Survival fires
June 23, 2018
Safe Kids Day
May 4, 2019
Migratory Bird Day
May 4, 2019
The Stroller Run
June 9, 2018
Happy Hour: Party for Primates
May 9, 2018
Summer Solstice 5K
June 21, 2018
Portland Beer Week Kickoff Party
June 7, 2018
Oregon Zoo Night at the Portland Thorns
July 6, 2018
Happy Hour Party for Cats and Dogs
June 13, 2018
Happy Hour at the Zoo
July 11, 2018
Happy Hour Party for Elephants
August 8, 2018
Happy Hour Party for Aquatic Animals
September 5, 2018
World Giraffe Day
June 21, 2018
Pollinator Party
June 16, 2018
Zooliner’s 60th Birthday Party
June 9, 2018
Northwest Children’s Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty
June 24, 2018
LEGOs at the Oregon Zoo
June 2, 2018
LEGOs at the Oregon Zoo
June 3, 2018
World Elephant Day
August 12, 2018
Vulture Awareness Day
September 1, 2018
Oktoberfest
September 29, 2018
End of Summer Party
September 15, 2018
Howloween
October 21, 2018
Howloween
October 27, 2018
Howloween
October 28, 2018
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Mount Talbert (FULL)
November 10, 2018
World Rivers Day
September 30, 2018
St. Jude Walk/Run To End Childhood Cancer
September 22, 2018
Critter Club: What's the buzz?
February 11, 2019
Lichen of the Pacific Northwest (FULL)
January 26, 2019
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Oxbow Park (FULL)
November 17, 2018
Mushroom Discovery Hike at Scouters Mountain (FULL)
November 18, 2018
Moss of the Pacific Northwest (FULL)
October 20, 2018
International Cheetah Day
December 4, 2018
Pub Talk: Apes Like Us
October 18, 2018
Pub Talk: Recovery of a Flying Giant
November 14, 2018
Pub Talk: Polar Bears and Penguins
January 17, 2019
Pub Talk: Training Animals for Better Welfare
February 12, 2019
Pub Talk: Protecting Endangered Painted Dogs
March 19, 2019
Pub Talk: Living with Elephants
April 24, 2019
Lichen of the Pacific Northwest (FULL)
January 26, 2019
Penguin Awareness Day
January 20, 2019
World Wetlands Day
February 2, 2019
Beaver Day
April 7, 2019
Rabbit Romp
April 20, 2019
Party for the Planet
April 27, 2019
Critter Club: What's the buzz? (FULL)
February 16, 2019
Critter Club: What's the buzz?
February 14, 2019
Critter Club: What's the buzz?
February 9, 2019
Critter Club: Safari Adventure
April 1, 2019
Critter Club: Safari Adventure
April 6, 2019
Critter Club: Safari Adventure (FULL)
April 4, 2019
Critter Club: Safari Adventure
April 13, 2019
Concert: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
June 14, 2019
Concert: The Piano Guys
August 15, 2019
Concert: Chicago
July 21, 2019
Concert: John Prine
August 2, 2019
Summer Zoo Camp 2019
June 17, 2019
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August 23, 2019