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When Chendra met Samson: new arrival gets to know herd

Visitors might hear some enthusiastic trumpeting around the Oregon Zoo this week as the resident Asian elephant family greets Samson, its newest member. After an acclimation period behind the scenes, the 8,000-pound pachyderm ventured into Elephant Lands on his own last week, and now caregivers are introducing him to his new herdmates, starting with Chendra.

Zoo welcomes all to last Second Tuesday until September

Oregon Zoo guests can enjoy their visit while spending less May 8. The zoo's popular admission-discount program offers a reduced admission price of $5 on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Tomorrow's Second Tuesday will be the last one until Sept. 11.

Samson marks his birthday with a stroll, swim in Elephant Lands

Samson, the newest member of the Oregon Zoo elephant family, is having a big birthday. He celebrated his 20th year this morning with his first trip into Elephant Lands' south habitat — exploring the grounds, checking out some interactive feeders, and topping it off with an inaugural dip in the pool.

Playing it safe: Oregon Zoo to host 'Safe Kids Day,' May 5

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.

A tale of 2 kitties: Zoo, Banfield Pet Hospital open new catio

A pair of frisky felines has taken up residence at the Oregon Zoo. Their new home, the Family Farm Catio, gives visitors a chance to meet the zoo's cuddliest residents, learn how to create a catio environment at home and maybe even adopt a cat of their own.

Old goats welcome the new kids at the zoo's Family Farm

The Family Farm goat herd gained a petite pair of new members this week in the form of Ruth and Sonia, the Oregon Zoo's youngest goat kids.

Oregon Zoo offers close encounters of the animal kind

Starting this month, visitors can get up-close and personal with even more of the zoo's residents at new animal encounters like "Tortoise Time" and "Slow Down with a Sloth."

Zoo's rescued sea otter pup Lincoln meets old-timer Eddie

The zoo's geriatric sea otter, Eddie — who turned 20 last month — is hanging out with 6-month-old Lincoln now, and keepers say the pup's youthful exuberance should help the older otter stay active in his golden years.

Elephant Samudra enjoys sunny weather with a pool party

After a long, cold winter, spring has finally sprung at the Oregon Zoo, and one resident in particular is diving in headfirst — trunk and all. Samudra, the 9-year-old adolescent male of the Asian elephant family, made a splash today in the pool at Elephant Lands.

Transforming the heart of the zoo, thanks to you

This summer, you'll see construction fences go up and old buildings come down as the first steps to replacing outdated facilities with new expansive and stimulating habitats for primates, polar bears and rhinos.

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