Excitement over the arrival of a new baby elephant was dampened today as Oregon Zoo staff made the difficult decision to euthanize Coco the chimpanzee, one of the zoo's most beloved long-term residents.
"Coco was beloved to staff, volunteers and visitors," said curator Jenni...
When schools close for winter break, release your children into the wilds of the Oregon Zoo! The Oregon Zoo's Winter break camp program –running Dec. 18-21, Dec. 27-28, and Jan...
The long wait is over. Rose-Tu, an 18-year-old Asian elephant, gave birth to a 300-pound female calf at the Oregon Zoo at 2:17 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. “We’re all delighted at the arrival of Rose-Tu’s new calf,” said Kim Smith, Oregon Zoo director...
During an ultrasound this morning, animal staff could see the baby’s feet beginning to enter the birth canal — a good sign, since baby elephants are supposed to enter the world feet-first. The baby is active and Rose-Tu remains comfortable and calm...
Oregon Zoo polar bears Conrad and Tasul may be getting on in years, but they still like a good party, keepers say. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the popular brother-and-sister pair turn 28 — quite old for polar bears — and at 10:30 a.m...
For the 25th year, the Oregon Zoo invites visitors to brighten their holiday nights at ZooLights, where sparkling lights and brilliant hues transform the zoo into a winter wonderland...
Oregon Zoo veterinary staff prepares for birth of Rose-Tu’s second calf. Being the doc on call when an elephant goes into labor is not a job for the faint-hearted...
