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Rose-Tu's new babyOur New Baby Elephant

After 31 hours of labor, Rose-Tu had a 286-pound male baby at 3:56 p.m. on Aug. 23. The baby is strong and doing well in spite of the fact that Rose-Tu showed aggression toward him immediately after the birth, causing keepers to temporarily separate the two. Reintroduction efforts are under way.

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Oregon spotted frogFROGS!
Sept. 13 - Dec. 28

See frogs from around the world at this exciting traveling exhibition. Features several frog species, including the endangered Oregon spotted frog.


Senior Safari
Sept. 16
Presented by Providence Health Plan

Free admission and train rides for seniors and their companions (one companion per senior).


Oregon Zoo Bond Measure

This November, area voters will decide on a bond measure that would update and replace some of the zoo's old exhibits and facilities, increase access to conservation education, and replace utility systems to reduce water and energy use and lower operating costs. Learn more about it.


Bring back the ROAR!
Year of the Polar Bear
Latest News


Zoo Welcomes First Baby Saki Monkey

New 'Wild Life Live' Show

Six New Animals in Africa Complex

Schnitzer families provide $300,000 grant for lions

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Animal Migration

Dwarf caimen, green anacondas and arrau turtles are off exhibit in the Amazon Flooded Forest due to a needed glass repair. They should return by mid-September.

Tree Kangaroos are off exhibit.

Gibbons are off exhibit while renovations are being made to the primate area.

 
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