Active and retired military personnel and their families to be admitted free Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day, the Oregon Zoo will be offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel, as well as up to five family members who accompany them to the zoo, on Friday, Nov. 11.
Families of deployed military personnel also will be given free admission.
“We’re grateful to everyone who has served our country and to all the families who support them,” said Heidi Rahn, zoo director.
Veterans Day guests must reserve tickets online in advance and — upon entry to the zoo — show a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers or other official military identification; families of deployed military personnel must show an active duty ID..
As part of the Metro family, the Oregon Zoo helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Committed to conservation, the zoo is working to save endangered California condors, northwestern pond turtles, Oregon silverspot and Taylor’s checkerspot butterflies, and northern leopard frogs. To learn more, visit oregonzoo.org/recovery.
Support from the Oregon Zoo Foundation enhances and expands the zoo’s efforts in conservation, education and animal welfare. Members, donors and corporate and foundation partners help the zoo make a difference across the region and around the world. To contribute, go to oregonzoo.org/donate.
To plan your trip, go to oregonzoo.org/visit. For more information on getting to the zoo, visit Explore Washington Park.
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