Eep! There are still a few spots left in our Cascades Pika Watch trainings! www.oregonzoo.org/wildlife/cas...

Happy birthday Jolene! The littlest member of the orangutan family is 4 today 💕

In loving memory of Zawadi, 2007 – 2026 At 18, he was the elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest male lions in North America.

it’s tiny trunk chewsday 🐘 Now that she’s over 1,000 pounds, Tula-Tu is snacking on more and more foods! From sweet potatoes to bamboo, she uses her tiny trunk to eat tasty treats. Chomp!

And the award for Best Snacktor in a Leading Role goes to … 🏆

it’s tiny trunk tuesday

Branch manager branching out

Happy International Polar Bear Day!

This frisky pair of bongos, a critically endangered species of African antelope, is settling into the zoo's Africa area. Meet Banjo and Bentley!

this tiger toy is a big dill

There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.

Egg-cellent news! The first California condor eggs of the season have been laid at our wildlife conservation center, and more could be on the way.

The furcaster has made his prediction www.oregonzoo.org/news/stumpto...

Happy birthday Tula-Tu! This petite party pachyderm is 1 today 💖

Happy birthday Bob! This great ape is 20 today 🦧 Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕

brunch with the crunch bunch

Happy Newt Year! youtu.be/YkFhMYGAdCY?...

Happy holidays from your furiends at the zoo ✨ Thanks to Keeper Megan and Keeper Ali for the holiday pics!

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