When schools close for winter break, release your children into the wilds of the Oregon Zoo! The Oregon Zoo's Winter break camp program –running Dec. 18-21, Dec. 27-28, and Jan...
The long wait is over. Rose-Tu, an 18-year-old Asian elephant, gave birth to a 300-pound female calf at the Oregon Zoo at 2:17 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. “We’re all delighted at the arrival of Rose-Tu’s new calf,” said Kim Smith, Oregon Zoo director...
During an ultrasound this morning, animal staff could see the baby’s feet beginning to enter the birth canal — a good sign, since baby elephants are supposed to enter the world feet-first. The baby is active and Rose-Tu remains comfortable and calm...
Oregon Zoo polar bears Conrad and Tasul may be getting on in years, but they still like a good party, keepers say. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the popular brother-and-sister pair turn 28 — quite old for polar bears — and at 10:30 a.m...
For the 25th year, the Oregon Zoo invites visitors to brighten their holiday nights at ZooLights, where sparkling lights and brilliant hues transform the zoo into a winter wonderland...
Oregon Zoo veterinary staff prepares for birth of Rose-Tu’s second calf. Being the doc on call when an elephant goes into labor is not a job for the faint-hearted...
