You otter lend a paw to help our most imperiled species. Tell leaders to protect the Endangered Species Act!

Happy birthday Tamu! This tiny tank is 2 today

Speak up fur endangered species! Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving wildlife. Make your voice heard before the public comment deadline on Dec. 22

Happy Chompsgiving!

hoot hoot hooray

A group of otters is called: A. A bevy B. A romp C. Adorable D. All of the above

Tula’s on the ball

they noshed the squash

Tula’s always up to pumpkin

Happy birthday Lincoln! The 👑 of Sea Pups is turning 8

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! At the zoo, our talented team of vet techs cares for animals large and small, in every phase of life.

Juno is a clam dunk champion 🏀

Happy purrthday Link and Nova! Orphaned in the wild last year and brought to the zoo by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, these cougar cubs are celebrating their first birthday this weekend

We are saddened to hear of Dr. Jane Goodall's passing, and so honored to be among the organizations she worked closely with during her long and incredible career.

let the gourd times roll

Capri and Sun are East African savannah pouched rats, a species known throughout the world for its smarts, size and sense of smell.

you otter not miss this 🦦 It’s #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Stop by the marine life area all week from 10:45 to 2:15 for otter-themed games and a chance to chat with zoo staff and volunteers, as well as our paw-tners from @elakhaalliance.bsky.social!

If you place a camera in the lion habitat … They’re going to turn it into a giant cat toy

Maple’s to-do list: snack, pose, repeat

The Mazama newt is found in only one place in the world: Crater Lake. But this tiny amphibian is disappearing, due to invasive crayfish taking over its habitat. We’ve teamed up with the National Park Service and High Desert Museum to give this rare newt-y cutie a fighting chance.

King is a melon baller 🍉

Meet the new GOATs: Biscuit, Jam and Jelly www.oregonzoo.org/news/new-kid...

it’s all fun and games until Mom eats your watermelon 🍉

beary crunchy

They’re all keepers in our book. Happy Zoo Keeper Week!

Nora and Amelia Gray are doing their part to save our sea ice. Follow our pawtners at @polarbearsinternational.org to learn how you can join them. #ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce

Egg-citing news! Nine fuzzy California condor chicks hatched at our wildlife conservation center this season. Eventually, they'll be released into the wild to boost the population of this critically endangered species.

Aw shucks 🦪

otter chaos

A group of VIJFs (very important jawless fish) arrived at the zoo last week from nearby Willamette Falls.

Nigel’s plans: snack, nap, baby

Cub a dub dub

Her little trunk bubbles at the end 🥺

Link and Nova are feline frisky

Flower girl 🌹

Happy birthday Skinny! At 50, she’s the oldest known harbor seal in the world. Skinny will be sealebrating all day today at her home at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social—follow along to join in the fun! #SkinnyIs50

Meet Nigel 💕 Found wandering behind an apartment building, this baby opossum was rescued by @cwcwildlife, who worked with wildlife officials to bring him to the zoo.

Oh to be an armadillo frolicking through the forest

Everything’s coming up Tula! Today this 500-pound baby elephant was named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Grand Floral Parade 🌹

Paws off endangered wildlife habitat! A new proposal would allow companies to destroy critical habitat for endangered species. But like us, animals need homes to survive. Today is the deadline to comment! Make your voice heard: www.oregonzoo.org/news/take-ac...

Croc walk 🐊 Slender-snouted crocodile Morgan enjoyed a walk around her habitat recently—and she stopped for some tasty fish along the way!

In loving memory of Moshu 🍎

Happy otterversary Juno! She joined the sea otter family 11 years ago, after being found and rescued by @montereybayaquarium.org

In loving memory of Strike, 2010 – 2025

Happy birthday Samson! The biggest birthday boy is 27 this week.  Best known around the zoo lately as Tula-Tu’s dad, Samson is also an important mentor to Samudra, the younger male elephant in the family.

Happy otterversary Uni Sushi! The lil pup joined our sea otter family six years ago today, after being found as an orphan and rescued by @montereybayaquarium.org

Meet Link and Nova! Orphaned in the wild in November and brought to the zoo by WDFW, these cougar cubs are exploring their outdoor habitat and getting plenty of play time.

April showers bring lemur flowers 🌺

From tiny turtles to soaring condors, care staff at the zoo work year-round to help native species in their wild habitats. Happy Earth Day!

Happy beavday Filbert! 14 boops for 14 years with the Senior Branch Manager 🦫