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Special Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 11th, 2010
11 AM - 6 PM  
Annual Oregon
Zoo Day for People living with HIV/AIDS

The first annual Zoo Day is sponsored by the PSA. The PSA has applied for and received a grant of $1470.00 worth of free admission tickets to the Zoo
for the Annual HIV/AIDS Zoo Day. We have invited CAP (Cascade AIDS Project) to be a co-sponsor for this yearly event.

Who Can Attend?
The 2010 HIV/AIDS Zoo Day is open to all persons living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Even if you don't get the free tickets, please come and support HIV/AIDS Awareness by coming to the zoo.

What should we wear?
While there is no requirement, Marc Peterson, PSA Director and Michael Kaplan, CAP Director have suggested that participants wear their AIDSWALK or Positive Force or Screw Stigma shirts, pins or stickers to show awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.


How to get Free Tickets?
Free admission tickets are available to actual clients who are living with HIV/AIDS. Additional tickets are available to the clients Partner, Spouse or Caretaker. Clients who have children are encouraged to RSVP for tickets. Please limit the total number of tickets to (4) four.
If you are interested in participating, you must RSVP with Marc at the PSA as soon as possible.
Email oregonevents@gmail.com or call (503) 278-8992 -please leave a voicemail and a number to call you back if we are away from the office.

What about the RSVP Deadline?
The deadline to get signed up for free admissions is Midnight, Monday, April 5th, 2010, please call before that time.

Where do I pick up my Free Admission Passes?
Pickup your passes at he PSA or CAP Booth or Table between 11 AM until 1 PM only
Tickets will be handed out to those on our verified RSVP list. Your extra guests should be prepared to purchase a regular zoo admission.
At 1 PM, if there are any extra free admissions, they will be handed out on a first come, first served basis.
Once you are inside, have a blast and enjoy yourselves.
Make sure you stop and say hello to anyone who is wearing HIV/AIDS awareness shirts, pins or stickers.

Zoo Location & Admission Rates
(if you don't get on the RSVP Free Admission list)

General Admission (12-64) $10.50
Seniors (65 and over) $9.00
Youth (3-11) $7.50
Children (2 and under) FREE
Members FREE admission & parking
RSVP Admission does NOT include the normal Parking of $2 per car

Ride MAX and Get $1.50 Off regular Admission!
The zoo accepts the following payments at the entrance:
VISA | MasterCard | American Express | Discover | Cash
Please, no personal checks or money orders.

Oregon Zoo Phone
503-226-1561

Oregon Zoo Address
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, Oregon 97221

 

Directions
The zoo is located five minutes west of downtown Portland on Highway 26. Watch for the signs. The zoo is the first exit from this highway. more info


Parking & Transportation
$2 per vehicle. 960 spaces, 17 disabled person spaces. A shuttle runs from the next freeway exit on busy days. Or take the TriMet Light Rail Service (MAX) which stops at the Washington Park station approximately every ten minutes.

 

 
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