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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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western pond turtle

Zoo, partners return endangered turtles to the wild

Oregon Zoo-reared western pond turtles are released in the Columbia River Gorge

July 30, 2020

Olesya Tipikina was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 4.

Zoo Animal Presenter becomes a teacher

ZAPs receive training and mentoring to hone their leadership skills and explore career opportunities.

July 15, 2020

Male red panda Moshu licking a leaf.

Red panda Mei Mei gives birth to tiny cub

Fluffy 4-year-old Mei Mei has given birth to a cub at the Oregon Zoo.

July 1, 2020

Veterinary technician Margot Monti and a western pond turtle

Veterinary Spotlight: Q&A with Margot Monti

A “typical” day at work is anything but typical for Oregon Zoo veterinary technician Margot Monti.

June 24, 2020

Bumble bee flies near a purple flower.

5 ways to celebrate Pollinator Week in the Portland region

Hummingbirds, bumblebees and butterflies are among the most adorable of all charismatic microfauna, and they also all happen to be pollinators.

June 23, 2020

pair of cougars

Zoo helps find home for 8-week-old cougar cub

After a brief stay at the Oregon Zoo’s vet center, cub has a new home in Colorado

June 17, 2020

young boy with two mothers feeding giraffe

Oregon Zoo supports the fight for justice and reform

Without our community, the Oregon Zoo wouldn't exist. In this time of crisis, we have a responsibility to our community to speak up.

June 2, 2020

Bull Asian elephants Samudra (left) and Samson in the pool at Elephant Lands.

Elephants cool off with zoo pool party

Warm weather is making waves in Portland this week, and so is zoo elephant family.

May 28, 2020

Two young condors standing outside on a log

Zoo works to promote a Northwest condor comeback

It’s an exciting time of year at the zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, where each new California condor chick represents a step toward saving an endangered species.

May 21, 2020

A condor chick in a nest room at the Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation in Clackamas.

Egg-ceptional year for condors at conservation center

Seventh chick hatches overnight, offering more hope for critically endangered species

May 18, 2020

Veterinarian Kelli Flaminio and keeper Beth Foster hold a one month-old African painted dog puppy during its first veterinary exam.

Keeper trip aids African painted dog conservation

All Oregon Zoo keeper Beth Foster could manage to say was, “Dog! Dog! Dog!”

May 15, 2020

Dr. McAllister, chief medical officer at Banfield Pet Hospital

Veterinary Spotlight: Q&A with Banfield's Dr. Molly McAllister

Dr. McAllister, chief medical officer at Banfield Pet Hospital, spoke to us about what drew her to a career in veterinary medicine and offered some tips for pet owners in the time of COVID-19.

May 14, 2020

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