Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo

Shipmates,

Saturday is Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo. This is a great opportunity to take your children, grandchildren, younger siblings, etc. to the Zoo and learn about a variety of safety topics -- including water safety and life jackets. We've participated in the water safety program with our partners from Oregon Parks, AMR River Rescue and the Army Corps of Engineers.

SAFE KIDS DAY at OREGON ZOO MAY 1

Stations and activities throughout zoo highlight importance of summer safety

The Oregon Zoo is hosting its twelfth annual Safe Kids Day on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by Safe Kids Portland Metro. Exhibits and hands-on activities will teach families about safe behaviors like: wearing bicycle helmets, lifejackets, using car seats and safety belts. Studies show that during the summer months children are at greater risk of all kinds of injury and simple safety measures can greatly reduce this risk. The event is free with zoo admission.

Local health and safety partners of Safe Kids will offer ten safety stations with tips on water safety, poisons, helmets, fire safety and more. Anyone who completes the "safety safari" earns a prize. This is the zoo's twelfth annual safety day in partnership with Safe Kids Portland Metro, a coalition of injury prevention experts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at the zoo, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road; $7.50-$10.50 admission. www.oregonzoo.org or 502-226-1561 and www.safekidsoregon.org or 503-736-3423.

We have some video from last year: