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 ...

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. — The Oregon Zoo will soon say goodbye to one of its most beloved polar bears, while welcoming a new one. While the zoo didn't share an exact date, Nora the polar will move to Wisconsin ...

At the Oregon Zoo in Portland, thousands of animals representing hundreds of vibrant species live on 64 forested acres in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Somebody give Nora a hug: Her sister is leaving. OK, probably don’t give a polar bear a hug, but maybe an extra fish or two? Amelia Gray, Nora’s half sister, is heading to Brookfield Zoo Chicago next ...

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.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...

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 ...