Oregon Zoo dinosaur exhibit

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Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

The Oregon Zoo has a new dinosaur exhibit. We went there on one of the hottest day of the year so far. The zoo was very full that Friday with lots of people enjoying that first warm sunny day. Almost six year Colby was happily scared by the T Rex dinosaur. He wants to go back and see the exhibit again this summer. The life like automated dinosaurs represented gentle plant eaters and ferocious meat eaters. There were eggs hatching and young dinosaurs, small to the very large T Rex.
After paying Zoo admission pricing for the Dino exhibit is $4 for general admission, and $3 for Zoo Members.
The Summer Concert Season at the Zoo starts June 15, 2008
www.oregonzoo.org
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, Oregon 97221

Zoo lights

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Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

It is the 20th year of Zoo lights. We went to see the lights last night. It was a cold dry night. Lots of families were there enjoying the zoo all lit up. The lines were long for the train which is an extra fee in addition to zoo admission. The train ride has light display that can only be seen from the train, like dinosaurs. It was delightful looking out from the ramp at all the lights all over the zoo. I saw old favorites like the giraffe putting a heart on a tree. The zoo keeps adding to the light displays. I laughed at the crocs on the lawn. It was fun to see parents taking pictures of their kids in front of the gingerbread house. Everything is covered with lights at www.oregonzoo.org

Summer Concerts at Oregon Zoo

The lawn at the Zoo is a great place to enjoy a concert. The elephants dance to the music. Children have fun dancing and running around. Plenty of good food and drink are available for purchase. Bring your picnic. Leave all alcohol at home. Wine and beer are available at the zoo. Tonight Wednesday July 11 is Asleep at the Wheel. I enjoy dancing to this great western swing band. Concert free with Zoo admission,$9.75. Show starts at 7pm. Get there early. More details at www.oregonzoo.org