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

Yes, those are his cubs!

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.

Stumptown Fil's furcast: 6 more weeks of winter Filbert the beaver — aka Stumptown Fil — has made his weather prediction at the Oregon Zoo: six more weeks of winter.

The furcaster has made his prediction

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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

Meet The Mazama Newt. And The People Fighting To Save It. YouTube video by Oregon Zoo

Happy Newt Year!

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Seal with a wreath

Beaver with a gift

Cougar with wrapping paper

Sea otter with a wreath

Happy holidays from your furiends at the zoo ✨

Thanks to Keeper Megan and Keeper Ali for the holiday pics!

Defend the Endangered Species Act The federal government is considering four changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving wildlife.

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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

Defend the Endangered Species Act The federal government is considering four changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving wildlife.

www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-...

Sea otter

Polar bear

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

And the answer is ...

D! A group of river otters has several names, including a bevy or a romp. And they're adorable no matter what you call them!

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

Elephant calf with a little pumpkin

Elephant calf with a little pumpkin

Elephant calf with a little pumpkin

Tula’s always up to pumpkin