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Playing it safe: Oregon Zoo to host 'Safe Kids Day,' May 4

On Saturday, May 5, the Oregon Zoo will team up with Safe Kids Portland Metro, led by American Medical Response, to host its 20th annual Safe Kids Day at the zoo.

Elephant Samson has fun in the sun with a pool party

Samson, the 20-year-old male of the Asian elephant family, made a splash this week in the pool at Elephant Lands.

Zoo to host meeting on NW condor reintroduction plan

California condors haven't soared through Oregon skies for more than a century, but a new plan could bring these majestic birds back to the Pacific Northwest as early as next year.

Lions, tigers and beers oh my: Zoo Brew June 7 and 8

On Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, the zoo will host over 40 breweries and cideries, live entertainment, giant lawn games and plenty of local food carts to create a special zoo experience for guests 21 and over.

Oregon Zoo honors Earth with Party for the Planet

Party for the Planet at the zoo takes place Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free with regular zoo admission.

Oregon Zoo cooks up Sunday brunch for moms

Moms generally love the idea of being served breakfast by the family on Mother's Day, but wouldn't it be even better to have someone else whip up some delicious food (and clean up afterward)? Why not spend her special day at the Oregon Zoo, where your feast will help fund the zoo's core mission of creating a better future for wildlife?