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The Oregon Zoo connects our community to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. We are a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care.
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Zoo Brew
June 7 to 8, 6 to 9:30 p.m.Zoo Brew is back!
Zoo Nights
June 21 to Aug. 23, 5 to 9 p.m.Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment.
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Zoo news
Zoo, partners return endangered turtles to the wild
11 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo were released into the Columbia River Gorge.May 28, 2024
Berry good news: Zoo welcomes two-toed sloth
Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week.May 23, 2024
Zoo releases hundreds of rare butterflies into wild
Oregon Zoo conservationists and their partners released 381 silverspot butterfly larvae.May 20, 2024
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