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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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Sumatran orangutan Inji

World's oldest orangutan turns 60 at Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo's oldest resident, ultra-geriatric Sumatran orangutan Inji, turned 60 this month. She is thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world.

January 30, 2020

river otter face

Director’s statement on Clean Water Act protections rollback

This week, federal agencies finalized a plan to remove protections for streams, wetlands and other freshwater habitats. Under the Environmental Protection Agency's new rules, streams that only flow se

January 24, 2020

Sculpture made of ocean debris

Giant sea-life sculptures wash ashore at Oregon Zoo

"Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea," a series of giant sea-life sculptures made from ocean debris, debuted at the zoo this week.

January 23, 2020

School kids line up outside the zoo

Zoo field trips get boost from KinderCare Education

KinderCare Education has once again signed on as presenting sponsor for Oregon Zoo field trips and Title 1 programming, helping to provide inspiring conservation and wildlife education opportunities.

January 14, 2020

Zuberi, a southern ground hornbill

Meet Zuberi, an unflappable ambassador for wildlife

Zuberi the southern ground hornbill serves as an ambassador for his species during live encounters with groups from schools and communities around the region.

January 3, 2020

Tiger sits in foliage.

Zoo foundation welcomes five new board members

New members share impressive credentials and a commitment to wildlife.

December 13, 2019

Two mountain goat kids look down from a rocky ledge.

Two mountain goat kids find home at Oregon Zoo

Fluffy 5-month-olds Murphy and Lena move in at zoo's Cascade Crest habitat.

December 11, 2019

An Oregon Silver-Spot butterfly has landed on a yellow flower. Its wings and antennae are yellow-orange with black spots.

Conservation breakthrough for endangered butterfly

Zoo breeding success provides new hope in effort to save Oregon silverspots.

December 3, 2019

A pika hops on rocks.

Surveys find good news for Gorge pika population

New data from Cascades Pika Watch shows pikas recovering in Eagle Creek region.

November 25, 2019

A reindeer wakes up from a nap at the Oregon Zoo.

Let the games begin: Reindeer arrive at zoo

Zoo welcomes Cookie and Ginger, a pair of flightless but furry Siberian reindeer.

November 20, 2019

Red panda Moshu surrounded by greenery.

Double the cuteness: Zoo welcomes second red panda

Moshu, a furry 7-year-old tree dweller, is settling into his new home with Mei Mei.

November 18, 2019

Primate Forest building during Construction 2020.

New 'Primate Forest' begins to take shape

Chimp habitat will expand on improvements first helped along by Jane Goodall.

November 6, 2019

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