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Endangered frogs hop from Oregon Zoo back into wild

More than a hundred northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo are hopping back into the wild this month, thanks to a collaborative effort to save one of the last remaining Northwest populations.

August 23, 2022

Oregon silverspot butterfly on dandelion

Zoo releases thousands of rare butterflies into wild

The 2,172 rare insects marked the biggest-ever silverspot release at Saddle Mountain.

July 12, 2023

A condor chick and parent together in a nest box

Zoo wraps up successful condor season

Hatching season wrapped up last week at the Oregon Zoo's Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation.

June 7, 2023

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Wildlife wins: Zoo's top 10 stories of care and conservation

From a tough-as-nails California condor to a pint-sized turtle hatchling, 2018 was a big year for conservation at the Oregon Zoo. Here's a look back at 10 of the year's most memorable stories.

December 18, 2018

Three goats eat from a pile of large brown leaves.

Zoo welcomes new baby goat kid to Family Farm

Born on November 24 at the zoo's Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, the new kid, whose name is Bruce Wayne, can be seen exploring his surroundings at the Family Farm with his mom Lilac.

December 12, 2018

Three young African painted dog pups peer over the edge of a moss-covered rock.

Painted dog update: Ella's pups are on the move

African painted dog Ella's month-old litter of pups are on their feet and growing fast.

December 10, 2018

A wall filled with sticky notes shows hand drawn messages for Lily, an elephant who died. In the background, a blurred person stands reading the notes.

Elephant family, care staff and community remember Lily

Under the circumstances, the herd is doing well. But the healing process is going to take some time.

December 4, 2018

Close up image of a young elephant standing by the legs of two larger elephants.

Zoo heartbroken as 6-year-old Lily succumbs to virus

The Oregon Zoo is in mourning today following the sudden and unexpected loss of Lily, the youngest of the zoo elephant family, one day before her sixth birthday.

November 30, 2018

Zoo names hospitality expert as new deputy director

Utpal Passi, formerly vice president of guest relations at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined the Oregon Zoo this month as the new deputy director of operations.

November 26, 2018

Flow-through planters designed to capture and manage water at the Oregon Zoo's Education Center.

Zoo education center earns two sustainable design honors

The Oregon Zoo's new education center is designed to inspire young minds and serve as a regional hub for conservation.

November 9, 2018

red-ruffed lemur face

Red alert: New lemurs join zoo conspiracy

The Oregon Zoo welcomed two red-ruffed lemurs this week. At 2 years old, twin sisters Thalia and Calliope are the youngest members of the family, and also the largest.

November 9, 2018

Polar bear Nora swims at the Hogle Zoo.

Zoo polar bear helps answer conservation question

According to a new zoo-aided study, polar bears might be less efficient in water than previously thought.

November 8, 2018

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

Zoo teams up with wildlife rangers to help elephants in Borneo

Oregon Zoo staff members recently traveled to Borneo to work with the rangers of the Sabah Wildlife Department's Wildlife Rescue Unit.

November 7, 2018

Two small, dark wolverines stand in the snow.

Zoo awards nearly $25,000 in grants for Northwest conservation

The Oregon Zoo Foundation awarded nearly $25,000 among six regional conservation efforts through its Future for Wildlife grant program.

November 5, 2018

A bumblebee is approaching a pink flower.

Buzzworthy: Bees' favorite foods may hold key to survival

The key to helping native bumblebee populations survive might lie with their taste buds.

August 28, 2018

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