Oregon Zoo

Construction of Primate Forest, the Oregon Zoo's ambitious new habitat for chimpanzees and orangutans, is nearly complete, and the chimps are already making themselves right at home. Read More

October 29, 2020

New 'Primate Forest' begins to take shape

With the new walls in place — 49 precast insulated panels, each 13 inches thick for energy efficiency and animal safety — work can begin on some of the habitat's... Read More

November 6, 2019

Zoo honored for achievement in conservation, design, diversity

The Oregon Zoo drew praise from colleagues at zoos and aquariums across the continent this month, earning three prestigious awards from the Association of Zoos and... Read More

September 19, 2019

Zoo welcomes summer with extended hours, programs

It feels like summer and the Oregon Zoo is ready, with longer hours and a host of seasonal special events. Read More

June 12, 2019

Citizen-oversight group praises zoo bond implementation

The Oregon Zoo continues to deliver on promises made over a decade ago, when the region's voters approved a $125 million zoo bond measure promoting animal welfare and... Read More

May 16, 2019

Walls come down as zoo sets stage for new Polar Passage

The last section of wall has been demolished at the zoo's former polar bear area, clearing the way for Polar Passage, a brand-new habitat set to open in 2020. Read More

October 16, 2018

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Chimps explore their new digs at the zoo's Primate Forest

New 'Primate Forest' begins to take shape

Zoo honored for achievement in conservation, design, diversity

Zoo welcomes summer with extended hours, programs

Citizen-oversight group praises zoo bond implementation

Walls come down as zoo sets stage for new Polar Passage