Species represents ‘one of the most dramatic conservation success stories anywhere’ The Oregon Zoo welcomed a rare African bontebok calf this month, the latest chapter in what’s considered one of history’s most inspiring conservation success stories. The calf was born April 1 to Winter, an 8-year-old bontebok in the zoo’s Africa savanna area. “This cute […]
Conservation partners help bring attention to sea otters and their critical role PORTLAND, Ore. — Otter lovers, take note! The Oregon Zoo is celebrating Sea Otter Awareness Week this week, with activities aimed at showcasing these playful marine mammals and highlighting their critical role in the North Pacific ecosystem. At 12:45 p.m. each day, guests can stop […]
Zoo retains accreditation, is praised as national leader in animal care, conservation The Oregon Zoo earned kudos and another four years of accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums this week at the association’s annual conference, held this year in Baltimore. “Oregonians can be very proud of their zoo,” said AZA president and CEO […]
Zoo-reared northern leopard frogs are released at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge More than a hundred northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo are hopping back into the wild this month, thanks to a collaborative effort to save one of the last remaining Northwest populations of this endangered species. The froglets, which hatched from eggs collected […]
Spiky senior citizen Nolina, an African crested porcupine, stays fit with power walks Looking to get in shape for summer? Why not take some tips from Nolina, an elderly Oregon Zoo porcupine whose fitness routine is on point. This spiky senior citizen, who turns 18 next week, is known for her morning power walks, which […]
Endangered Northwest species gets a head start at the zoo’s turtle conservation lab Ten tiny northwestern pond turtles have arrived at the Oregon Zoo’s conservation lab. The zoo is “head-starting” the endangered reptiles, caring for them until next spring when they will be large enough to have a fighting chance in the wild. Visitors can […]
Chimps will join Chloe, Delilah and Jackson at zoo’s recently opened Primate Forest Oregon Zoo guests can expect to see — and hear — a lot of activity over the coming months as the zoo welcomes five new chimpanzees to its recently opened Primate Forest habitat. After a short settling-in period, the new chimps began […]
April 16 event features seek-and-find game, juggling and performances by Red Yarn PORTLAND, Ore. — On Saturday, April 16, guests are invited to explore what’s new at the zoo and celebrate the season with “Hop into Spring.” This all-ages event is free with admission or membership. Timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance online. Participants […]
With a fuzzy new chick and more on the way, zoo condors are on track for a great year PORTLAND, Ore. — The first fluffy California condor chick of 2022 hatched last week at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, marking the beginning of what looks to be an outstanding year in the […]
Zoo-supported survey expands knowledge of Beaver State’s beaver population Portland, Ore. — Oregonians love their coast, and a first-of-its-kind scientific survey has confirmed that Oregon’s state mammal is no exception. With a grant from the Oregon Zoo Foundation, ecologists from The Wetlands Conservancy have confirmed that beavers are using tidal wetlands in Oregon’s Central Coast, […]