ZooLights Festival
presented by The Boeing Company

November 29 through December 28, 2003
(Closed December 24th and 25th)

Rediscover an Oregon Holiday Tradition

Zoolights is Portland's premier family holiday event, combining thousands of lights, hundreds of musical groups, a ride on the zoo's brightly-lit train, a troupe of costumed animal characters, an artist market, and seasonal culinary treats.

Members at the "Plus" level and above get into ZooLights FREE.

Hours
5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5:00-8:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday
Lights out one hour after gate closes; visitors allowed to stay until one hour after gate closes.

Not all of the Zoo is open. Only a few of the animals will be visible.

Prices

Prices	Admission package (includes train ride)	Admission Only	Train sold separately
Adults (12 to 64)	$8.00	$7.25	$2.00
Seniors (65 and over)	$6.50	$5.75	$1.50
Children (3 to 11)	$5.00	$4.25	$1.50
Infants under 3	free	free	free
Members	Zoo members at the "Plus" level or higher receive free admission to Zoolights and a 25 cent discount on the train ride. For membership information, please call 503-220-2493.

Discounts
20% discount for groups of 20 or more on admission package only.

Group Rate (20 or more)	Admission Package
Adults (12 to 64)	$6.40
Seniors (65 and over)	$5.20
Children (3 to 11)	$4.00
Infants under 3	Free

 

Information 503-220-3687 (recorded message). For group information, call 503-226-1561 ext 5352.
NEW to the e-store site are reservations for both the ZooLights Buffet and Breakfast with Santa!

Lights
The zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, aglow with a half-million lights. Almost 200 sparkling animals come to life in all sizes and shapes, decorating buildings, trees, shrubs and two trains. Visitors begin their ZooLights experience at the zoo's entry village and travel from the Cascade Crest to the Africa plains.

Displays
Animated animal silhouettes swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected. Displays include swinging monkeys, leaping frogs, flying bats, diving penguins and a perfect-for-photos light sculpture featuring a dozen animals.

Zoo Train
The zoo trains are dressed in their finest, adorned with hundreds of lights, as well as animal characters pulling a lighted sleigh.

Entertainment
A variety of performing groups from around the region will entertain visitors nightly. Are you interested in performing? Click here for the application form.

Model Train Display
Tualatin Valley Model Railroad Club members will move their 8' X 20' model railroad display to its winter home at the zoo. Built to NTRAK standards, the model depicts the environment and geography of the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia Gorge and the Willamette Valley. This is the tenth year the club has added to the festivities.

Elves and Animal Characters
Visitors to the Festival will be greeted at the entrance and met throughout the zoo by holiday elves and their friends--- animal characters: Buddy Beaver, Eliza Elephant, Nate the Eagle, Rock E. Goat, Sandy Sea Otter, Titus Tiger and of course, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.

Animals
Bats, primates and elephants will be visible. Mountain goats, tiger and tree Kangaroos, may be visible.

Artist Market
Step in from the cold and finish your holiday shopping at the Zoolights Artist Market. The market will feature works from local artists and craftspeople offering a variety of objects, such as ceramics, photos, glass, jewelry, toys, and sculpture, with a focus on art made from recycled and sustainable materials. The market will be different every night. See the schedule of artists. The indoor gallery provides a welcome break from the chilly weather and sparks the imagination!

Are you interested in participating? We still have midweek time slots available for you to sell your work. Click here for additional information and the application form.

Holiday Cheer
Cascade Grill will be transformed into a festive restaurant serving a dinner buffet, as well as holiday treats, warm beverages, gourmet desserts, beer, and assorted wines.  AfriCafe and Food Carts will also be serving their specialties. Holiday Buffet service begins at 5 p.m.
Adults $12.50, youth $7.50, children 2 and under are free. 
No reservations are needed. 

GiftShop
Cascade Outfitters Giftshop will be open every evening during the Festival, offering a full range of unique animal and holiday related gifts.

Volunteer Opportunities
Zoo events rely on the efforts of hundreds of volunteers. For more information go to our volunteer section, or e-mail

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