Tula Tu’s First Birthday Party

Tula-Tu is turning 1 and we're ready to celebrate! Join us at the zoo to wish her a happy birthday. 

A brand-new ball from the Portland Fire, the Rose City’s WNBA team, kicks off Tula-Tu’s big day. The first 500 guests score a special Fire gift, and Alaska Airlines brings the birthday treats.

And there's plenty more birthday fun in store! 

• Learn all about Tula-Tu's growth in her first year with special milestones, baby photos and fun facts.
• Enjoy special elephant keeper talks at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. outside Forest Hall and sing Tula-Tu happy birthday.
• Complete a birthday passport for a special Tula-Tu First Birthday sticker to mark the momentous occasion (while supplies last).
• Sign a digital birthday card and leave Tula-Tu your own personalized message.
• Pre-purchase or take home a Tula Tu magnet or plush toy to keep the celebration going.
• Enjoy delicious mini elephant ears drizzled in chocolate or caramel and a souvenir cup featuring one of her baby photos in honor of Tula-Tu. 

Come early, join the fun and help us celebrate! 

Event schedule 

11 a.m. Elephant keeper talk — with "Happy Birthday" performed by Gus Jeffers

11:30 a.m. Birthday treats provided by Alaska Airlines (while supplies last) 

1:30 p.m.  Elephant keeper talk — with "Happy Birthday" performed by Gus Jeffers

Complete animal activity schedule

Food and beverage

Aviary Cafe (Ampitheater) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bandit Kettle Corn (Elephant Plaza) 
Brats Haus (Elephant Plaza) 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cascade Café (Entry Plaza) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Elephant Ears (Ampitheater) 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Getta Gyro (Ampitheater) 
Growlers Pizza and Beer (Elephant Plaza) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hot Cocoa & Churros (Discovery Plaza) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Portland Pretzel & Popcorn Co. (Ampitheater) 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Six Stix Caramel Apples & Gourmet Pretzels (Ampitheater)
Trailhead Snacks (Central Plaza) 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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