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A fluffy california condor chick in a nest box

Record hatching year offers hope for endangered condors

Thirteen condor chicks are hopping in their nest boxes at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation this month.

May 13, 2024

Oregon silverspot butterfly on flower

Zoo releases hundreds of rare butterflies into wild

Conservationists transport Oregon silverspot caterpillars to coast range

May 26, 2022

A sihek kingfisher on a branch

Zoo welcomes ultra-rare sihek kingfishers

The Oregon Zoo is home to many critically endangered species, but perhaps none as rare as its newest arrivals: a trio of sihek kingfishers.

April 25, 2024

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A white arctic fox outside near a red ball

Zoo cares for rescued arctic fox en route to new home

A young arctic fox, found wandering in southwest Portland last month, has briefly taken up residence behind the scenes at the zoo before heading to a new home in Wisconsin.

November 13, 2024

A pika on some rocks

New data shows pikas and their watchers on the rise

New survey data from Cascades Pika Watch shows an increase of pikas in the Columbia River Gorge.

October 29, 2024

Two elephants step on two big pumpkins

Squishin' Accomplished: Elephants smash giant pumpkins

Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins during the Oregon Zoo’s 26th annual Squishing of the Squash.

October 17, 2024

Sea otter Lincoln closeup of nose and whiskers

Zoo to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week

Activities Sept. 23 to 27 are aimed at showcasing these playful marine mammals and highlighting their critical role in the North Pacific ecosystem.

September 19, 2024

An Oregon Zoo billboard that says Come for the wonder, Stay for the wild

Oregon Zoo is honored for 50 years of AZA accreditation

The Oregon Zoo was honored with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Half Century Award — marking 50 years of continuous accreditation —at the association’s annual conference.

September 18, 2024

A northern leopard frog on a gloved hand outside

Endangered frogs hop from zoo back into wild

More than 100 northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo hopped back into the wild.

August 22, 2024

Armadillo pup getting a vet check

It's a boy: Zoo welcomes roly-poly armadillo baby

The Oregon Zoo’s armadillo family grew by three tiny bands last month.

July 17, 2024

Tadpole in water

Zoo readies 100 frogs for big leap back into wild

Head-start program gives endangered northern leopard frogs a leg up in the world.

July 11, 2024

A pacific lamprey suctioned to the glass

From a time before trees: Pacific lamprey return to zoo

The ancient fish are back in the zoo's Great Northwest area

June 26, 2024

Porcupine Nolina stands in front of a harbor seal

Elderly porcupine is 20 years old and still looking sharp

This spiky senior citizen turns 20 today.

June 24, 2024

A herd of female and young Borneo elephants graze in an oil palm plantation.

Zoo awards $133,500 in grants for conservation

Wildlife around the world received a significant boost this month as the Oregon Zoo Foundation and Oregon Zoo announced $133,500 in support for their global conservation partners.

June 18, 2024

Nettle the porcupine on the side of a road

Help save wildlife with a phone: Mapping Oregon's roadkill

Oregon has the highest rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions on the West Coast, but a new initiative aims to make roads safer for both animals and people.

May 30, 2024

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