Upcoming events

Animal activities

September 4, 2018 - 09:45am to May 27, 2019 - 03:00pm

Every day, visitors can watch the zoo's most popular residents interact with the people that care for them. Daily activities 9:45 a.m. Mountain goat talk 10:45 a.m. Species Conservation Lab talk in the Nature Exploration Station 11:00 a.m...

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Penguin Awareness Day

January 20, 2019 - 10:00am to 03:00pm

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at the Oregon Zoo Keepers will be available to discuss the Humboldt penguin community that resides at the zoo and educate the community about what small actions humans can take to ensure a better future for penguins and their habitats. There...

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Lichen of the Pacific Northwest (FULL)

January 26, 2019 - 01:30pm to 03:30pm

This event has been filled. Diminutive but darling, Northwest lichens are renowned for their abundance and diversity. Grab your hand lens and join a naturalist in taking a closer look into the enchanting world of lichens...

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World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2019 - 10:00am to 03:00pm

Celebrate World Wetlands Day with keeper talks and activities at the Oregon Zoo...

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Critter Club: What's the buzz?

February 9, 2019 - 09:15am to 11:45am

Each thematic program consists of three classes that use dramatic play, movement, story, biofacts, animal habitats, and live animal interactions* to help our youngest explorers learn how to care for wildlife and their homes. Critter Club: What's the buzz? Get all the buzz...