Oregon Zoo returns endangered turtles to the Columbia River Gorge

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife biologists collected the turtles as hatchlings from sites in the Gorge last spring.

Zoo Releases 22 Endangered Turtles into the Wild to Help Save the Species

The Oregon Zoo released 22 northwestern pond turtles into the Columbia River Gorge to boost the endangered species' ...
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ZooNights returns with tunes, treats & front row seats to animal feats at Oregon Zoo

Missing 80-year-old hiker found alive near Duffy Lake An 80-year-old hiker missing since Tuesday was found safe, Thursday morning.Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan said dispatchers received a call ...

Bye-bye babies: Zoo sets endangered turtles it raised free in the gorge

It can be a stab in the heart when the little one you raised grows up and heads off without a backward glance. But for the ...

Zoo Releases 22 Endangered Pond Turtles Back Into the Wild

The Oregon Zoo recently released 22 endangered northwestern pond turtles to the Columbia River Gorge, with the help of local ...
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There’s Good News: 22 turtles released back into the wild from Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a ...
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‘Surprised by their size’: Oregon Zoo welcomes giant pouched rats

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is welcoming a pair of giant rodents known for their size, smarts and sense of smell. Now, they are ready to be seen by visitors at the zoo, officials announced ...
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Elephants to stomp giant pumpkins at Oregon Zoo’s annual Squishing of the Squash

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Zoo’s largest land mammals will devour some of the region’s biggest pumpkins for the annual Squishing of the Squash event on Oct. 17. The Zoo’s Asian elephants have ...
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Baby Elephant at Oregon Zoo Throws Her Own 'Floral Parade' and It's Too Cute

Ever since baby elephant Tula arrived at the Oregon Zoo, people have been captivated by just how precious she is! It's been so much fun to watch her grow up alongside mom, Rose, and at 500 pounds, she ...

Oregon Zoo seeks volunteers to help track pika populations in the Cascades

The Oregon Zoo is recruiting volunteers to monitor pika populations and study climate change impacts in the Cascades.

Metro auditors say the Oregon Zoo lacks the staff and processes to manage its $380 million bond

The Oregon Zoo is already having trouble implementing a $380 million bond passed by voters in 2024, according to an audit released Tuesday. And, without changes to the way the zoo manages the bond ...

Oregon Zoo releases 22 endangered turtles in Columbia River Gorge

Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers is asking the federal government for help after a challenging year for local farmers. News.