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Zoo's Humboldt penguin chicks get into the swim of things

The five new Humboldt penguin chicks that hatched at the Oregon Zoo this spring have begun to emerge from their nest boxes and explore their surroundings, keepers say...

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Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveils 'Lily' doughnut

Anyone planning to visit the Oregon Zoo this Friday will have a sweet incentive to show up early. On June 14, representatives from Krispy Kreme will be at the zoo handing out free original glazed doughnuts to the first 500 visitors...

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Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat

Golden shovels were on hand, but the Oregon Zoo broke ground today elephant-style: with a 30-ton excavator...

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Zoo supporters to dine, dance at summer's "wildest" event

Zoo supporters can savor delicious regional fare, dance under the stars, and hang out with some real party animals July 20, as the Oregon Zoo Foundation hosts its 14th annual Zoolala fundraiser, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino with support from NW Natural, Nike and Tonki...

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Zoo grant helps Portland Audubon take the lead on lead

On May 13, the Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center received a call about a bald eagle that seemed unable to fly...

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Primed for Prine time: Zoo concert series opens June 22

On June 22, Portland becomes Prineville for a day — or at least the Oregon Zoo does — when folk songwriting legend John Prine drops by to kick off the zoo's 35th season of outdoor summer concerts...

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Rama the elephant is being treated for tuberculosis

Rama, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, has tested positive for tuberculosis, zoo officials learned yesterday...

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Eclosing time: Sunny streak sets zoo butterflies aflutter

In all of nature, nothing perhaps is so magical as the moment a butterfly first unfurls its wings...

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Zoo breaks ground on California condor habitat

Though native to the region, and commonly seen here during the time of Lewis and Clark, California condors haven't soared through Northwest skies for more than a century. The Oregon Zoo would like to see that change...

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Zoo welcomes summer with extended hours, programs

The Oregon Zoo is ready to welcome summer, with longer hours and a host of seasonal special events. Beginning Saturday, May 25, zoo gates will open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Visitors may remain on grounds until 7 p.m...

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Zoo's Humboldt penguin chicks get into the swim of things

Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveils 'Lily' doughnut

Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat

Zoo supporters to dine, dance at summer's "wildest" event

Zoo grant helps Portland Audubon take the lead on lead

Primed for Prine time: Zoo concert series opens June 22

Rama the elephant is being treated for tuberculosis

Eclosing time: Sunny streak sets zoo butterflies aflutter

Zoo breaks ground on California condor habitat

Zoo welcomes summer with extended hours, programs

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