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2004 April Events Calendar

For more information call 503-220-3687 (recording) or 503-226-1561 (general zoo information)
Dates are subject to change. Information on classes and camps can be found in our Education Section.


Rabbit Romp
Presented by HomeStreet Bank
Additional support provided by Safeway
Saturday, April 10 | Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.


Rabbit Romp is a celebration of spring for all ages. Candy egg hunts occur every 20 minutes for children ages 2-10. Learn about the zoo's conservation efforts to protect our regional endangered pygmy rabbits.

Games, petting zoo, puppets, whimsical displays and more. Free with regular zoo admission.

For further information, call 503-226-1561 or visit the Rabbit Romp webpage.

State of the Zoo Address: Director's Luncheon
Wednesday, April 14 | Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the Oregon Zoo's director Tony Vecchio as he delivers his annual State of the Zoo address. For reservations or information, call 503-220-5734.

Packy's Birthday Celebration is April 17

Packy's 42nd Birthday Party
Saturday, April 17 | Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Help Portland's famous elephant celebrate his 42nd birthday!

Sing "Happy Birthday" and watch Packy eat his cake. Games and birthday cake for all. Birthday song and cake at 2 p.m. Free with regular zoo admission. For further information, call 503-226-1561.

Cake donated by Lamb's Markets logo   Promotional support by 105.1 The Buzz logo

Dine and Discover: Pacific Northwest Cuisine
Wednesday, April 21 | Time: 6:30 p.m.

The zoo's own chef Paul Warner will delight your palate with a culinary tour through a multi-course feast prepared especially for you. $75 per dinner, or reserve your seat at all four dinners for $250. Tables of eight available for $500.Limited seating by reservation only.

Age 21 and over, please. Proceeds go toward Future for Wildlife program. For further information call 503-220-2492.

Bowling for Rhinos

Bowling for Rhinos
Saturday, April 24 | Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Join Oregon Zoo zookeepers for a fun-filled event that raises funds for Rhino conservation efforts in Africa and Asia.

Call 503-226-1561 ext. 5255 or ext. 5275 to register and receive pledge forms.

Race To Stop Global Warming and Environmental Fun Park
Sunday, April 25, 2004 | Time: Race begins at 8 a.m.; Environmental Fun Park runs 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day with the Oregon Zoo as we host The Greenhouse Network’s fourth annual “Race to Stop Global Warming.” The race will be followed by a kids’ fun run and an interactive Environmental Fun Park at the Zoo.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Zoo and The Green House Network’s public education campaign about the effects of global warming and what citizens can do about it. To register visit www.greenhousenet.org.

Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series: Eye of the Albatross
with Carl Safina
Tuesday, April 27 | Time: 7 p.m.

Presented in cooperation with the Xerces Society.

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