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 🦫

Baby's Day Out ☀️ Tula-Tu explored outside in Elephant Lands for the first time yesterday! Now that the weather is warmer, she'll be spending more time playing in the sun with her mom and aunties.

hungry hungry rhinos

Oh hellooo

Egg-cellent news! The first two California condor chicks of the season hatched at our wildlife conservation center last week 🐣🐣

Happy two months Tula-Tu!

Polar plunge Polar bear Nora loves to dive, so care staff came up with a way to safely place a camera at the bottom of her pool to watch her underwater. Beary cool!

Baby shower 🚿 Tula and her mom Rose-Tu enjoyed a splash under a warm shower. Asian elephants can drink up to 50 gallons of water per day, and they often swim and play in it too!

Happy purrthday Luka and Dmitri! The Amur tiger brothers celebrated turning 3 with a cake made of frozen goat milk.

Egg-cellent news! 15 California condor eggs have been laid so far at our wildlife conservation center, and more could be on the way.

Happy Monday after daylight saving time

This is a very big dill

Sunny with a chance of Tula ☀️

Otterly shellfish behavior

Tula-Tu is ready for you! Beginning Friday, Feb. 21, Tula and the rest of the herd can be seen together inside Forest Hall from about 10 to 2. Hours are subject to change, and the area may be closed if Rose and her calf need some quiet time to themselves. 
  Playtime video by Keeper Aimee

Prince and Princess of Pounce in the house

Rose-Tu’s calf has a name! Meet Tula-Tu 💕

Icy furcast? No problem