On the Day of Your Visit

Entry to the zoo
Please follow the enclosed bus driver map for unloading and loading instructions. Please do not unload students in the Main Entry Plaza. Proceed as a group to the Main Gate. Please have your payment ready as well as an accurate count of students, Oregon Zoo members and chaperones.

Payment
Payment for your group should be made in one lump sum. The zoo accepts cash in large bills (no coins, please), school issued checks, VISA, or MasterCard. Purchase orders are accepted for amounts over $50.00. Please note: If your school is arriving in more than one group, admission must be paid for each group separately.

Oregon Zoo Members
Oregon Zoo Members may use their zoo passes for free admission. Each member must have the actual pass. Please do not have one person collect the passes. Photocopies of zoo cards will be accepted.

Lunch
The zoo offers a special school lunch to groups who register in advance. The $3.50 lunch includes a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink. It is served to your group in one of the zoo's cafés at your specified time. To register for the school group lunch, please call the Education Office at (503) 220-2781.

If you prefer to bring sack lunches, the zoo has limited storage space available north of the train station, near the restrooms. Your group is welcome to eat in one of the several covered lunch areas. Use of these facilities is not scheduled. Please be mindful of others and tidy up your lunch area after use.

Recycling Stations
The zoo is strongly committed to recycling. On-grounds recycling stations are available for aluminum cans, juice boxes and glass bottles. You can help the zoo save wildlife habitat by recycling these items whenever possible.

Lost Students
In the event that students are separated from their group, please notify a uniformed zoo employee wearing a name badge. Children should be instructed to do this as well. Please have a complete clothing and appearance description of the lost child. Lost children will be taken to the main office at the front of the zoo. Inquire at the zoo's main office for lost or found items as well.