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2009 Events Calendar

2009 Summer Concerts at the Oregon Zoo GET READY FOR SUMMER!
Summer Concert tickets are on sale now!
 

OUR concerts are NOT canceled.
In case you saw something about Washington Park concerts being canceled, don't panic. Zoo concerts are still happening. The canceled concerts are the ones at the Washington Park Amphitheater, next to the International Rose Test Gardens.

Which local band would you like to see play at the zoo this summer?
Portland is blessed with some amazing local talent. We'd like to showcase local bands and musicians at our July 8 concert, but need your help in deciding who gets to play! Weigh in now through May 31. TAKE THE SURVEY


Chimp Swinging from Chimpanzee Challenge logoCHIMPANZEE CHALLENGE MAZE
April 26 - September 20

Swing from vines, soar through treetops and 'Live Chimply' while performing feats of ape-like strength, agility. Tickets for this special exhibit are $2 in addition to general zoo admission.


Mother and baby mountain goatsMAY EVENTS:


Asian elephant Rose-tu with baby Samudra
 
AND THE WINNER IS ...
 
 
ROSE-TU,
ZOO MOTHER OF THE YEAR!

 
Learn more about Rose-Tu and the other two candidates for zoo Mother of the Year.


MEET SAMUDRA!

Samudra

Visiting hours for Samudra and his "aunties" begin at 10 a.m. Visitation continues until closing with the disclaimer that keepers may shut down the viewing earlier if necessary. There may also be short periods of time (30 minutes or so) that he will be off exhibit for training or bathing.

Visiting on the weekend? Ride MAX and save time and get a discount on admission!

Read updates and see videos and photos of Samudra.


ROAR is coming! Predators of the Serengeti
Wolves are back!
Latest News


Nothing 'Gruff' About This Little Goat

Zoo Hires Jennifer Payne as Volunteer Resource Manager

Zoo Seeks Memorabilia for Train Anniversary

Master Gardeners Demonstrate Nature-friendly Gardening

More Zoo News

 

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Animal Migration


• Gibbons are off exhibit while renovations are being made to the primate area.
 

Please Note

Due to construction of our new Predators exhibit, access to and from Africa exhibits is limited to the path by the Insect Zoo ONLY. All exhibits remain open, however.

 

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