1998-99 Events Calendar
Dec. 4-31 ZooLights Festival
Oregon Zoo celebrates the holiday season with thousands of lights, animated animal silhouettes and music by local school, church and professional choirs. Visitors can ride the decorated zoo train and meet our newest costumed character, "Rock E. Goat". A model train display with whistling trains, hills, valleys and tunnels provided by a model train group is on exhibit. The zoo's restaurant features special holiday fare. Closed Dec. 24 and 25.
April 3 Rabbit Romp
A spring eggstravaganza for children with egg hunts, games, crafts, whimsical displays and petting zoo. The Oregon Humane Society provides information on appropriate pets and has a variety of adoptable animals on view.
April 17 Packys Birthday
A birthday party for the zoos famous elephant. Guests wear floppy elephant ears, sing "Happy Birthday" and watch Packy eat his special whole wheat cake with peanut butter frosting. Games and birthday cake for Packys friends top off the day.
May 1 CAMP FIRE ZOO DAY, MT. HOOD COUNCIL
1,000 to 2,000 Camp Fire boys and girls and their families participate in games and other activities. Participants receive a 20% admission discount.
May 2 National Pet Week Kickoff
The Portland Veterinary Medical Association and other organizations staff booths and talk with visitors about pet care, appropriate pets and related subjects. The day includes hands-on activities, prizes and a coloring contest for children. The Oregon Humane Society provides educational materials and has adoptable animals on view. Participants include the American Association of ZooKeepers, Animal School, Assistance Dogs and People, Canine Companions, Dove Lewis Emergency Veterinary clinic, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Mt. Wilderness Search & Rescue.
May 8 Girl Scout Day
Girl Scouts and their families play games and picnic at the zoo. Participants receive a 20% group admission rate.
May 8 KPDX FOX 49/Norms Safari Day
Join Norm on a "wild safari" tour of endangered animals at the zoo. A Passport with questions and clues to answers will lead kids on a hunt for animal tracks around the zoo -- at the last "port of call", kids can have their picture taken with Norm. Games, crafts and keeper talks.
May 18 The Zoos For You Day
A free day for persons with disabilities and their escorts with train rides, wheelchair basketball, music and hands-on exhibits. Attendance Al Kader Shriners and West Linn Lions Club join Oregon ZooGuides to assist with activities and wheelchair pushing
June -Aug. Rhythm & Zoo Concerts
Wednesday and Thursday evening concerts, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring a variety of jazz, folk and ethnic music. Picnic on terraced lawns in the outdoor amphitheater. Concerts are free with regular zoo admission.
June/July/Aug. ZooBeat Special Weekend Concerts
A new series featuring the finest singers, song writers and hottest acts.
July and Aug. ZooTunes Concerts
A series of outdoor concerts for kids. The concerts are free after zoo admission.
July 10 RoarFaire
A celebration of the things we're all doing to make the world a better place for animals ... and people. The event features more than 30 booths with games, crafts, children's activities and free things to take home. Birds of prey and reptile shows are scheduled throughout the day. Special entertainment for kids features music, skits and puppets.
Sept. 21 Senior Safari Day
Free admission and train rides for seniors and their escorts. A day of entertainment by and for seniors in the zoo plaza area. Zoo volunteers are on grounds with displays and hands-on exhibits. West Linn Lions Club assists with activities and wheelchair pushing.
Rev. 10/19/98
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