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

5 ways to help protect bats in the Pacific Northwest

We're fortunate to live in a very batty part of the country. At least 15 species of bats call Oregon and Washington home, and thankfully for us, they all eat insects. Read More

October 26, 2020

Pachyderms pulverize pumpkins in prelude to Howloween

Some of the world's largest land animals demolished a couple of the area's largest pumpkins this morning, during the Oregon Zoo's 22nd annual Squishing of the Squash. Read More

October 23, 2020

Veterinary Spotlight: Q&A with Banfield’s Ava Bartley, LVT

During the week, veterinary technician Ava Bartley oversees campus outreach programs and externships for Banfield Pet Hospital, connecting with aspiring veterinary... Read More

October 23, 2020

Off they go! Zoo-reared condors take flight in Arizona

Four California condors hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo's Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation are soaring through the open skies of Arizona this month, marking... Read More

October 22, 2020

Zoo readies treats for guests, animals during Howloween

For many families, trick-or-treating is not in the cards this year, but that doesn't mean we can't get in the Halloween spirit. During the Oregon Zoo's annual Howloween... Read More

October 19, 2020