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Squishin' accomplished! Elephants smash giant pumpkins

Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins this morning during the Oregon Zoo’s 24th annual Squishing of the Squash...

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Zoo takes steps to protect birds from avian flu

To date, no cases have been detected at the zoo...

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Lions snuggle in fresh bedding in their habitat

Talking scents: New lion enrichment is on the nose

To engage the big cats, caregivers have been taking straw bedding from the zoo’s mountain goat area and placing it in the lion habitat...

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Porcupine Nolina visits the harbor seal habitat

Morning workouts keep elderly porcupine looking sharp

Porcupine Nolina, who turns 18 next week, is known for her morning power walks...

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Zoo says goodbye to elderly chimp Leah

At 47, Leah was one of the oldest and most beloved residents of the Oregon Zoo...

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Polar bears Nora and Amelia Gray play at the Oregon Zoo.

Polar pals: Nora and Amelia Gray meet for first time

Amelia Gray, the 5-year-old polar bear and newest Oregon Zoo resident, met her half-sister Nora for the first time this week. The two furry friends romped around Polar Passage, playfully sparring, chasing one another and splashing into their saltwater pool...

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Humboldt penguin Mochica struts in the Oregon Zoo Penguinarium.

Zoo mourns loss of Mochica, one of world's oldest penguins

The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell over the weekend to Mochica, elder statesman of the Humboldt penguin colony and a distinguished seabird ambassador for more than three decades. At 31 years old, he was one of the oldest — and best loved — penguins on the planet...

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A river otter pup receives care at the Oregon Zoo veterinary center.

Orphaned river otter pup finds temporary home at zoo

A playful 10-week-old river otter pup has taken up residence at the Oregon Zoo this summer after being orphaned along a roadside in Deer Island, Ore., last month...

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Animal-care spotlight: Preparing for changes

A recent survey from Banfield Pet Hospital found 32% of people with pets have asked veterinarians how to make their return to the workplace easier on their furry friends...

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Polar bear Nora plays in a tub filled with ice.

2 Cubs + 2 tubs: Takoda and Nora show us how to stay cool

As a stretch of warm spring weather settled around Portland over the past month, 11-year-old Takoda and 5-year-old Nora did what many youngsters do: headed for their wading pools to cool off...

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