Upcoming "special events" events

Animal Activities

September 18, 2019 - 09:45am to May 25, 2020 - 03:00pm

Every day, visitors can watch the zoo's most popular residents interact with the people that care for them. Keeper talks 9:45 a.m. Mountain goat feeding 10:45 a.m. Species Conservation Lab talk in the Nature Exploration Station 11:30 a.m. Condors 11:30 a.m...

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Second Tuesdays at the Oregon Zoo

March 10, 2020 - 09:30am to 04:00pm

Experience the Oregon Zoo at a reduced price...

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World Frog Day Prince & Princess Party

March 21, 2020 - 09:30am to 03:00pm

Celebrate frogs on World Frog Day at a Prince and Princess Party! Kids can meet princes and princesses, dress up as their favorite amphibian or royalty and learn how to help frogs in the wild. Schedule: 9:30 a.m...

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Pub Talk: Up Close and Personal With Cougars and Bears

March 25, 2020 - 07:00pm

Learn about wildlife field conservation over dinner and drinks at the zoo! Get to know your wildlife neighbors...

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International Beaver Day

April 4, 2020 - 11:00am to 03:00pm

Learn about American beavers and find out what you can do to protect their habitats...

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Pub Talk: True Tall Tales from Tanzania

April 8, 2020 - 07:00pm

Learn about wildlife field conservation over dinner and drinks at the zoo! At this Pub Talk, Derek Lee and Monica Bond of the Wild Nature Institute will discuss their long-term conservation research and community education to save giraffes in Tanzania...