Head-start program gives endangered northern leopard frogs a leg up in the world A hundred imperiled northern leopard frogs will be hopping back into the wild soon, thanks to a recovery program at the Oregon Zoo. The rapidly growing tadpoles were brought to the zoo as eggs earlier this spring by the Washington Department of […]
With warm, sunny weather forecasted across the state, this will be the perfect weekend to kick off some spring fishing. Trout stocking is underway in several zones – a couple dozen waterbodies have been stocked this week, and more will be stocked next week. Spring Chinook are arriving in the lower Columbia – time to […]
Filbert the beaver has made his furcast; Northwesterners break out their sandals PORTLAND, Ore. — Put the parkas away, Portlanders. Filbert the beaver — aka Stumptown Fil — has made his weather prediction at the Oregon Zoo: spring will beavery early this year. Though Feb. 2 is widely known as Groundhog Day, when it comes to furry forecasters, Filbert’s […]
Portland Housing Bureau awards funding to help preserve 161 units of regulated affordable housing Funds released in a Fall 2023 solicitation will benefit two projects, Rosemont Court and the Shoreline, helping to maintain affordable housing for low-income seniors and at-risk individuals with significant barriers to permanent housing. Portland, OR, January 18, 2024 — The Portland […]
Condor recovery efforts are off to promising start at zoo’s wildlife conservation center PORTLAND, Ore. —The first California condor egg of 2024 arrived at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation on Monday afternoon, and keepers hope to see more over the coming weeks. The egg was laid Jan. 22 by condors No. 189 and 544. […]
Judge Robert Raschio in Harney County has declared Measure 114 to be “facially unconstitutional by a finding of clear and convincing evidence…” Our congratulations and gratitude go to Tyler Smith and Associates and attorney Tony Aiello who, virtually single handily, took on a scrum of Oregon State lawyers and defeated this odious attack on liberty. Our […]
Innovative training activity offers health benefits and enriching fun for rescued otters PORTLAND, Ore. — Trail Blazers’ rookies aren’t the only young hoopsters making a splash this season. A new generation of stars is on the rise at the Oregon Zoo, where sea otters Lincoln and Sushi have joined an exercise routine that’s considered a slam dunk […]
Operation Rescue President Troy Newman and his legal counsel, The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), are continuing to call for justice in the case involving the 2015 undercover video project that exposed Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted baby organs. ACLJ just filed a reply brief in support of its petition for writ of certiorari with the United […]
Young elephant is growing up, but still has a playful personality and loves the water PORTLAND, Ore. — Asian elephant Samudra turned 15 years old at the Oregon Zoo today, and it’s safe to say birthday boys don’t come much bigger. The playful pachyderm, who weighed 286 pounds at birth, now tips the scales at […]
Keeper talks, activities and splashy fun will highlight world’s largest land mammals PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is throwing an elephant-sized celebration Aug. 12. World Elephant Day at the zoo, presented by Banfield Pet Hospital, will feature keeper talks, training demonstrations, some elephant swim time, and an extra-large super soaker that turns the south habitat […]