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Penguins waddle over to new digs at zoo polar bear habitat

Humboldt penguins, native to the South American coastline off of Chile and Peru, do not migrate like some of their seabird cousins. But don't tell that to the 25 Humboldt penguins who call the Oregon Zoo home.

Citizen-oversight group praises zoo bond implementation

At a meeting of the Metro Council today, the Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee praised Metro and zoo staff for their effectiveness in implementing a host of projects made possible by the community-supported bond measure.

Asian elephant Samson has a new home at the Oregon Zoo

Samson, a 19-year-old Asian elephant from ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, N.M., arrived in town last night and caregivers are eager to welcome the extra-large newcomer into the Oregon Zoo herd.

A step ahead: At zoo, elephants are walking more than ever

A local conservation biologist has confirmed what millions of Oregon Zoo visitors have already seen: Elephant Lands, the visionary new home for this community's beloved pachyderm family, has stepped up the game when it comes to elephant welfare.

Creative feeder toy has elephants reaching new heights

A creative new feeder, made from donated fire hose and mounted high upon a large wooden pole, made its debut in Elephant Lands this week.

Scientists follow pellet trail to save endangered bunnies

A new study from the University of Idaho uses non-invasive DNA fingerprinting — via rabbit pellets — to assess how well pygmy rabbits are faring at two reintroduction sites in the Columbia Basin.

With inmates' help, rare NW butterfly is homeward bound

Innovative program helps return endangered butterfly to wild for first time in Oregon

Black bear Takoda is up a tree - a true harbinger of spring

This morning, as he has done each year since his arrival in 2010, Takoda the black bear wowed zoo visitors and staff by climbing a 50-foot Douglas fir tree in his habitat to feast on the tasty new growth near the top.

Zoo partners with Banfield Pet Hospital on 'Big Cat Care'

Whether you're caring for a 500-pound African lion or a cuddly 10-pound tabby, many elements of essential cat care remain the same.

Zoo, Oregon leaders work to fund wildlife conservation

The Oregon Zoo and its partners in conservation are asking Oregon's Congressional delegation to support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, which would reallocate $1.3 billion in existing fee revenue to support underfunded non-game species programs.

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