Events Calendar

For more information: call 503-220-3687 (recording)
or 503-226-1561 (general zoo information)

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May 2002

May Events

May 4th - Oregon Safe Kids Day
9 a.m. 2 p.m.
Join Oregon Safe Kids Coalition to kick off National SAFE KIDS Week, Oregon SAFE KIDS Day will feature exhibits, prizes, safety tips and hands-on activities for children and parents. National SAFE KIDS Week is an annual event that highlights prevention of childhood injuries.
Free with regular zoo admission.
For information, call Oregon Safe Kids Coalition at 503-373-1540, ext. 277.

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May 5th - Celebrate Birds!
10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Help celebrate migratory birds and learn about these fascinating birds, their worldwide treks and their conservation needs. Activities, crafts, and educational opportunities provide fun for all age levels. Join the zoo in kicking off a whole months worth of activities across Oregon.
Free with regular zoo admission.
For further information, call 503-226-1561.

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May 18th September 2nd - Butterflies! Winged Wonders
What weighs as little as two rose petals and yet can migrate hundreds of miles? Butterflies! A temporary exhibit of butterflies will enchant zoo visitors this summer. Learn about these wonderful creatures, and how you can attract them to your own backyard in this interesting, interactive exhibit. Grand opening activities on May 18th include games and crafts all about butterflies and gardens.
Exhibit runs through September. Additional fee for entrance.

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May 18th - Celebrating Wildflowers
9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Join the Bureau of Land Management at the zoo for this fun and beautiful celebration of native wildflowers and migratory birds in the Northwest. Fun for everyone includes interesting exhibits, childrens activities and craft projects, and information about nature-scaping your garden in order to attract birds and other wildlife.
Free with regular zoo admission.
For further information, call 503-226-1561.

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May 28th - Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series: LIFE ON THE EDGE: PENGUINS IN PERIL, Dr. P. Dee Boersma

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