Nothing is quick or easy about elephant reproduction — at least, not for the mother to be. Elephant cows reach sexual maturity at age 11, their peak fertility occurs anytime between the ages of 25 and 45, and they typically give birth to a single calf once every four years...
Trick-or-treaters can fill their bags with goodies and learn about wildlife Oct. 27-28, during Howloween at the Oregon Zoo, presented by Sterling Bank. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free with zoo admission...
She's about 84 weeks pregnant, but Rose-Tu is still hitting the gym as hard as ever. Her daily workout routine includes wall climb, leg kicks, abdominal lifts, sand plows and, of course, plenty of stretching...
Gresham High School senior Haley Schaeffer, along with three Beaverton students known as the Conservation Crew, will be heading to the Canadian tundra this weekend for a weeklong teen leadership camp sponsored by Polar Bears International, the world's leading polar bear cons...
Two critically endangered cat species will share the spotlight Sept. 30, during the zoo's first Tiger and Leopard Awareness Day, presented by Banfield Pet Hospital. Visitors can learn more about the zoo's Amur tigers (Mikhail and Nicole) and leopards (Borris and Kia)...
The Oregon Zoo received three prestigious awards from colleagues at zoos and aquariums across the country Wednesday — two for conservation work on behalf of imperiled Northwest species plus a special Green Award for environmental efforts in its day-to-day operations...
Otter lovers, be aware! The Oregon Zoo and Friends of the Sea Otter celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29 — seven days aimed at showcasing these playful marine mammals and highlighting their critical role in the North Pacific ecosystem. At 11:30 a.m...
Oregon Zoo is celebrating our 2012 ZooLights festival from Wednesday, November 21st through Monday, December 31st. We invite your performing group to participate in this month-long event. ZooLights has become a Portland tradition, attracting thousands of visitors...
