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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

Chimps, lemurs relocate as zoo preps new 'Primate Forest'

To ensure they're safely out of the hardhat zone, the zoo's resident chimpanzee troop — Chloe, Leah, Delilah and Jackson — has moved next door to Red Ape Reserve, while... Read More
October 8, 2018

Zoo sets all-time attendance record with 1.7 million visits

A mild, sunny end to the month helped push the Oregon Zoo's attendance over 1.7 million for the fiscal year ending June 30 — making it the most-visited year in the zoo's... Read More
July 2, 2018

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This summer, you'll see construction fences go up and old buildings come down as the first steps to replacing outdated facilities with new expansive and stimulating... Read More
April 23, 2018