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2004 March 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.


sea lion

Environmental Enrichment- The Luck of The Irish
Wednesday, March 17 | Time: TBA

Green ice treats filled with seafood will be given to Steller's sea lions, Julius and Gus, while the polar bears will find their windows decorated with shamrock shapes drawn with green ketchup. Great photo opportunity. Bring your camera!

Bear Fair
Presented by Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Saturday, March 20 | Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come out of hibernation just in time for spring break and learn why bears don't really hibernate! All are invited to bring their teddy bears and other stuffed buddies to visit the zoo's bear exhibits and activity stations.

Activities include a Repair-A-Bear vet station, games, storytelling, a Teddy Bear Picnic area, and a virtual panda exhibit, featuring never-before-seen footage of panda babies in China. Free with regular zoo admission. For further information, call 503-226-1561.

Visit the Bear Fair page for more information.

Haggen Food & Pharmacy

ZOO’S GONE WILD SPRING BREAK PARTY
Monday-Friday, March 22-26 | Time: TBA

Can’t head for the tropics for Spring Break? Stop by the Oregon Zoo instead. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and stroll around to tropical tunes. Keepers, volunteers and zoo staff have collaborated on a week chock full of activities that are just as fun for the animals as they are for the people.

Special days include Monday Monkey Madness, Tropical Tuesday, Packy’s Wednesday Pajama Party, etc. For further information, call 503-226-1561.

children with lorikeets

Spring Zooventure Day Camp
Monday-Friday, March 22-26 | Time: 9 a.m-4 p.m.

Spend spring break having fun at the zoo! Meet the animals and visit their exhibits. Games, crafts and stories with zoo animal themes allow kids age 4 years to 3rd grade to experience a different part of the zoo each camp day.

For further information call 503-220-2781.

Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series: Spring PANDAmonium!
Tuesday, March 23 | Time: 7 p.m.

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