The first annual HIV/AIDS Oregon Zoo Day

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

The first annual HIV/AIDS Zoo Day is happening April 11 and is sponsored by the PSA.
Other partners in the Zoo Day are Cascade AIDS Project. Other Organization can contact us to become a sponsor and part of the event.

Who Can Attend?
Anyone can attend and show their support for people who are living and struggling with HIV/AIDS.

No Cost Admissions Available to all HIV Positive Clients.
We have received a grant of free adult admissions that can be used for people who have HIV/AIDS, their Spouse, Partner and up to 4 family immediate members on a first come, first served basis. You must be placed on the RSVP list to receive free admissions.

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 both 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 Admission Tickets
Free admission tickets are available to actual clients who are living with HIV/AIDS. Additional free admission tickets are available to the clients Partner, Spouse or Caretaker. Clients who have children are encouraged to reserve tickets as well. Please limit the total number of tickets to (4) four admissions, so that actual Positive Clients receive the free admission benefit.

If you are interested in coming to this event and receive free admission tickets, you must RSVP with Marc Peterson 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).

Is there a RSVP deadline?
Yes, the deadline to get signed up for free admission passes is Monday, April 5th, 2010. Free passes will go fast, so RSVP quickly.

Where do I pick up my Admission Passes?
Pickup your passes at the Zoo entrance area. The PSA or CAP will have a table (or other representative) available between the hours of 11 AM until 1 PM only.

Passes will be handed out to those who are the RVSP list. Any extra guests should be prepared to purchase a regular zoo admission. At 1 PM, if there are any extra free passes, 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 first)

General Admission (12-64) $10.50
Seniors (65 and over) $9.00
Youth (3-11) $7.50
Children (2 and under) are always free

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 and 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.