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New species hides while visitors seek

With big, goggly eyes and long, bushy tails, two of the Oregon Zoo's newest residents are a sight to see – if you are lucky. Hidden in the shadows of their darkened habitat, a pair of elusive and nocturnal African bushbabies named Lou and Dokhani have been maintaining a low profile this past month – so low, in fact, that even frequent zoo visitors might not know they are here.

Keeper tends to young bear cub removed from woods

"Michelle, we need your help." So began a conversation that Michelle Schireman, an Oregon Zoo keeper known for taking in orphaned cougar cubs, realized would upend her life, both professionally and personally, for a while. It was her day off from the zoo, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was calling her at home.

Zoo welcomes 17-foot-tall out-of-town guest

The Oregon Zoo welcomed a new, and very tall, addition to its Africa Savanna habitat last week: Riley, a 17-foot-tall giraffe from Utah's Hogle Zoo. Visitors can see Riley in the zoo's Africa Savanna habitat starting today.

Zoo to implement non-smoking policy May 26

The Oregon Zoo is going smoke-free. Starting May 26, the use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, will be prohibited on zoo grounds as part of a wider policy that affects all Metro-operated facilities.

Oregon Zoo receives two prestigious honors in one day

It was a big day for local animal lovers yesterday, as the Oregon Zoo received two high-profile honors in just around 10 hours.

Peggy the caracal is named 2012 'Mom of the Year'

The Oregon Zoo has named Peggy the caracal its 2012 Mother of the Year. The first-time mom gave birth to three energetic and playful kittens last June and did an outstanding job of raising them into adult cats, according to zoo staff.

Bowlers line up to help save endangered rhinos

The 23rd annual Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser takes place Saturday, June 9, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Sunset Lanes in Beaverton.

What has seven trunks and hops? Zoo Brew at the Oregon Zoo

On the evening of June 1, the Oregon Zoo concert lawn will be transformed into a hub for artisan beer and cider, regional music, fun workshops and activities – all to benefit the zoo programs and animals.

ZooTeens win national polar bear contest

The Conservation Crew, a team of three Oregon Zoo ZooTeen volunteers and a staff adviser, are the grand-prize winners of this year’s Project Polar Bear contest, Polar Bears International announced Saturday.

Oregon Zoo offers Mother’s Day brunch

On May 13, moms, their mates and their offspring will be on display, feasting and socializing at the Oregon Zoo’s annual Mother’s Day brunch.

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