| Opening |
May 18 September 29, 2002 |
| Size |
Approximately 15,000 square feet, including both indoor and outdoor components. The exhibit structure is 2,880 square feet. |
| Animals |
The exhibit will be filled with no less than 450 butterflies at any time, representing more than 20 species native to North America. |
| Landscaping |
Approximately 3900 trees and other plants representing more than 80 varieties. About 70-percent are annuals and perennials. |
| Project Cost |
$150,000 |
| General Contractor |
Oregon Zoo |
| Exhibit Hours |
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| Exhibit Admission |
$2 per person, in addition to regular zoo admission; free for children 2 and under; $1 school group individual admission; $1 for all Oregon Zoo Foundation Members up to Patron level; free for Oregon Zoo Foundation Patron level Members and above. Free Tuesday policy does not apply for this exhibit. No group discount will be offered. Tickets will be sold/issued at the entry gates to the zoo and at the Winged Wonders exhibit; a ticket is required for all admission categories. Winged Wonders admission entitles the individual to re-enter the exhibit the same day with a valid hand stamp. |
| Zoo Admission |
Adult (12-64) $7.50; Senior (65+) $6; Children (3-11) $4.50; Infants (2 and under) Free. |
| Information |
For general information, call 503-226-1561, or visit our Web site at www.oregonzoo.org.
The zoo is conveniently located on the MAX light rail line, or five minutes from downtown Portland just off Highway 26 by car. We are open everyday of the year except Christmas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 1 March 31 and 9 a.m. 6 p.m. April 1 September 30. |
| Media Contact |
Bill La Marche, 503-220-2448 (office) or 503-497-5812 (pager)
Linda DAe-Smith, 503-220-5716 (office) or 503-441-7573 (pager) |
