It’s pumpkin season at the Oregon Zoo, and the animals couldn’t be happier! Zookeepers there recently handed out giant gourds to some of the resident animals, like their polar bears, rhinos, and ...

The caption wishes us, "Happy boop year!" and many of the commenters seconded the sentiment. @Susanquilts2 summed up the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo's beloved red panda Moshu died Wednesday morning. Moshu, also known as “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” was nearly 14 and considered elderly for a red panda. More than a year ago, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After he was diagnosed with severe heart disease in late 2024, the Oregon Zoo announced that its beloved red panda, Moshu, died peacefully Wednesday morning at nearly 14 years ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — They may not be everyone’s favorite animal, but a pair of pouched rats at the Oregon Zoo are helping change perceptions about how rodents can save lives. Capri and Sun, a pair of ...

The Oregon Zoo is home to many large animals – take, for example, the biggest baby in the city, elephant calf Tula-Tu. But the zoo also works with smaller animals, sometimes much, much smaller. Last ...

Since her birth in February, Asian baby elephant Tula-tu has become a star attraction at the Oregon Zoo. Asian elephants are endangered, with roughly 40,000 of them remaining in the wild, according to ...

The Oregon Zoo, in partnership with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum, has rescued 19 Mazama newts from Crater Lake National Park in an attempt to save the species from extinction.

At the Oregon Zoo in Portland, thousands of animals representing hundreds of vibrant species live on 64 forested acres in gorgeous Washington Park. This zoo is the largest and most visited zoo in ...

So many people say that fall is their favorite season. Whether it’s the cool, crisp air, the flannels, or the pumpkin spice lattes, there is usually something everyone loves about it. And it’s not ...

FILE - In this photo provided by the Oregon State Police, a lion is seen at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Ore., May 15, 2025. (Oregon State Police via AP, file) BANDON, Ore. — The owner ...

BANDON, Oregon (AP) — The owner of an Oregon zoo has been indicted on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility. Brian Tenney ...