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2004 October 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.


World Animal Festival PRESENTED BY WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY FOUNDATION
Saturday-Sunday, October 2-3 | Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

This multi-cultural celebration is an exciting showcase of how various cultures around the world revere and celebrate animals.

Local cultural groups will present animal folklore to zoo guests in a variety of ways, including performance art, craft making, educational activities and art exhibits.

Free with regular zoo admission. For information, call 503-226-1561.

Teacher In-Service Day at the Oregon Zoo
Friday, October 8 | Time: TBA

Teachers can go on behind-the-scenes tours and take home a FREE curriculum. For information call 503-226-1561.

elephant and pumpkin

Environmental Enrichment- Annual Squishing of the Squash
Friday, October 29 | Time: 10 a.m.

Our herd of Asian elephants will receive a HUGE pumpkin.

Great photo opportunity. Bring your camera!

Howloween

Howloween at the Zoo
Saturday-Sunday, October 30- 31 | Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Most kids love trick-or-treating, and the Oregon Zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this traditional Halloween activity.

Trick-or-treaters will complete an intriguing scavenger hunt leading them to activity stations around the zoo and goodie bags filled with candy and prizes will be given out for completed hunts at the zoo's exit.

Free with regular zoo admission. For information, call 503-226-1561.

Amur tiger

Environmental Enrichment- Happy Halloween Birthday!
Sunday, October 31 | Time: TBA

Our Amur tigers, dressed in Halloween colors, will celebrate their sixth birthday with special treats.

Great photo opportunity. Bring your camera!

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