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.
Keeper talks and animal activities
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Keeper talks and animal activities
Daily
Talks, activities or encounters are subject to cancellation on short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
ZooBrew
June 6 to 7, 6 to 9:30 p.m.ZooBrew is back! This 21+ festival features more than 50 breweries and cideries, along with food carts, lawn games and live music.
ZooNights
June 20 to Aug. 22, 5 to 9 p.m.Celebrate summer evenings at the zoo with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages.
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Zoo news
Awesome opossum! Orphaned baby finds new home at zoo
A tiny opossum found wandering earlier this month has made his way to a new home at the Oregon Zoo.May 28, 2025
Zoo, partners return 19 endangered turtles to wild
Zoo-reared northwestern pond turtles are released in the Columbia River Gorge It was a shell-ebration last week for 19 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo. In addition to partners from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and U
May 19, 2025
Sad goodbye to "Sir Snacks-a-lot," beloved red panda Moshu
The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, who passed away peacefully this morning, more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.May 14, 2025
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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 enriches your own life.
