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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. Read More
May 3, 2019

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... Read More
May 2, 2019

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... Read More
April 29, 2019

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 (... Read More
April 23, 2019

4 ways to celebrate World Wetlands Day

Countless plants and creatures, including humans, depend on wetlands for survival. But most of us don't really know how important, or fun to explore, they are. Read More
January 25, 2019

Procrastinators take note: last weekend for ZooLights

The holidays aren't over yet! ZooLights, the Oregon Zoo's walk-through winter wonderland of more than 1.6 million colored lights, is on for a few more evenings this week... Read More
January 3, 2019