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A small turtle being held in two hands, outside

Zoo, partners return endangered turtles to wild

With the help of volunteers, wildlife officials and members of the Zoo Apprenticeship Program, care staff returned the endangered reptiles to the Columbia River Gorge. Read More
May 26, 2023
Chimpanzee Delilah, close up on her face

Chimpanzee Delilah Turns 50

At 50, Delilah is one of the oldest animals at the zoo — but still not the oldest chimp. Read More
May 25, 2023

Endangered northern leopard froglets are growing at zoo

Tiny Endangered Froglets Will Soon Hop Back To The Wild Video of Tiny Endangered Froglets Will Soon Hop Back To The Wild Head-start program gives little froglets a big... Read More
May 24, 2023
A plastic smart egg being held by a white hand

High-tech 'smart egg' could help save condors

Electronic egg gathers data to improve survival of endangered chicks Read More
May 23, 2023
Low angle on a green Wollemi pine tree against a blue sky

Rare 'dinosaur tree' is growing up at the zoo

Last month, the zoo’s horticulture team received a 6-foot Wollemi pine from colleagues at the nearby Hoyt Arboretum. Read More
May 19, 2023
Snowy Owl sitting on a branch

Hoot hoot hooray: Zoo welcomes pair of snowy owls

Two snowy owls are making themselves at home in the zoo’s North America area this month. Read More
May 10, 2023
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