PGE Birds of Prey
Times: Daily at 12 noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.- weather permitting.
(concerts may preempt last show)
Location: Main Stage concert lawn

From owls, to hawks, to a condor with an 11-foot wingspan, youll meet these magnificent birds and watch them soar roar right over your head. Starring Clyde, the turkey vulture, Enterprise, the golden eagle, and host of other feathered friends.

Little Zoo Sponsored by Meier & Frank
Times: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(for the protection of our animals, extreme weather may close this activity, call (503) 226-1561 for updated information)
Location: Between Education classrooms (west of bear exhibit)

This activity area is designed for young children (under five years of age) and their parents. A mammal, reptile and birds are on display and available for touching. Artifacts such as eggs, shells, skins and bones are on display adjacent to each animal. This area strives to teach young children to treat animals gently and with respect.

Insect Zoo
Times: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Arthropods from around the world are on display in a small building that is open on three sides. In areas adjacent to the building, there are displays and freestanding cages/aquaria of arthropods. Staff and ZooTeen volunteers are available to engage visitors and answer questions.

ZooScope - Sponsored by GTE
Times: Staffed from June 16th through Labor Day, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., but visitors may participate during all regular zoo hours.
Locations: Two stations in the zoo will debut June 16th, 2001.

Each station around the zoo poses a different research question. Zoo visitors are encouraged to participate in the research by making behavioral observations and recording their findings. Results are posted weekly. Visitors are encouraged to examine the data and interpret the findings.

Pygmy Goats
Times: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Location: Africa Savanna Exhibit

Visitors of all ages are welcome to pet and groom the pygmy goats.

Sidewalk Naturalist
Times: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Locations: Throughout the zoo

Staff will be on hand to present short demonstrations and/or provide hands-on contact with animals or artifacts.

Steller Cove Naturalist
Times: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Steller Cove exhibit

Staff will be on hand to present short demonstrations and/or provide hand on contact with biofacts and to provide information at the tide pool exhibit.

Animal Talks
Times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday and and Free Tuesdays 1p.m. - close
Locations: Elephants, Africa Savanna, Steller Cove and Primates.

ZooGuide volunteers will be on hand to provide short informational presentations and answer questions about zoo animals.

Keeper Talks Times: Presentations will be scheduled daily throughout the zoo. Zookeepers will be on hand to provide presentations about animals in their care and answer visitor's questions.