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Registration Procedures

Registration Deadline
 Friday, April 7, 5 p.m. The first round of registration for all camps is done through a lottery. All registrations received by April 7 will be considered equally. Registrations received after April 7 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • REGISTRATION CANNOT BE DONE OVER THE PHONE.
  • REGISTRATION FORM: Complete a SEPARATE registration form for each child planning to attend camp; photocopies are acceptable. Read and complete the medical information section and sign the registration form - YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND CAMP.
  • KIDS ATTENDING TOGETHER: If you want kids to attend camp together, put all the registrations in one envelope. This is the only way we can work to place all the children in the sessions you request.
  • MAIL THE REGISTRATION FORM TO: Zoo Camp, Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221.
    - OR -
  • HAND DELIVER THE REGISTRATION FORM to the Zoo Camp Registration Box at the reception desk in the Zoo's main entrance.
    -OR-
  • FAX THE REGISTRATION to (503) 220-5712, include a credit card number and signature. If you are faxing your registration and have multiple children wanting to attend together, all applicable registration forms must be faxed together. The Zoo is not able to confirm receipt of your fax.
  • SECOND ROUND OF REGISTRATION: Forms received after April 7 will be processed in the second round of registrations in the order in which they were received.
  • CONFIRMATION PACKETS will be mailed by May 1. Do not call to check on your registration before that time. If there is a problem with your registration, we will phone you.
  • WAITING LISTS are compiled for anyone not placed in any of their choices. If an opening becomes available, we will contact you by phone. Please make sure we have a daytime phone number to reach you.
  • REFUNDS minus a 10% administration fee, are only made if your cancellation is received before June 9, 2000. 75% refunds are given if cancellations are made at least 5 working days before the start of the camp session. No partial refunds will be given for missed camp days.
  • REGISTERING FOR 2 WEEKS OF CAMP: You may register children entering grades 1 - 5 for a second week of camp, however, the program and activities do not change week to week. Use a separate registration form for the second week.

Questions
Call the Education Registrar at (503) 220-2781, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm or e-mail . Be aware that during the spring our phones are very busy.