Together for wildlife
The Oregon Zoo connects our community to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. We are a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care.
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Upcoming events
Sea Otter Awareness Week
Sept. 24 to 30, All DayCelebrate sea otter awareness week at the Oregon ZooJoin us for special keeper talks to learn about our sea otters and what you can do to help those in the wild.Thank you to our conservation partners Elakha and USFWS.Schedule Sept. 24-30 11:30 a.m
Keeper talks and animal activities
Sept. 26, 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Talks, activities or encounters are subject to cancellation on short notice. Thank you for your understanding. 9:45 a.m. Mountain goat or black bear activity10:30 a.m. Crocodile feeding (Sundays only)10:45 a.m. Bat keeper talk11:00 a.m. River otter
Fun in the Oregon Zoo Wildlife Garden
Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Join Metro garden educators at the Oregon Zoo Wildlife Garden on weekends throughout the summer. Discover how to create a healthy, wildlife-friendly garden through fun activities. Find out ways to manage garden pests without pesticides. See how to
Zoo news
Endangered frogs hop from Oregon Zoo back into wild
Hundreds of northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo are hopping back into the wild this month.September 7, 2023
Asian elephant Samudra turns 15 years old
Samudra turned 15 years old today, and it’s safe to say birthday boys don’t come much bigger.August 23, 2023
Learning to fly: Rare snowy owlets spread their wings
The young birds are growing quickly and taking baby steps toward their first flight.August 17, 2023
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A visit to the zoo is just the beginning. Contributing your knowledge, experience and gifts enhances the zoo for both animals and visitors, and being part of the zoo community adds a new kind of wealth to your own life. Explore the many ways to get involved.
