The zoo operated the Washington Park loop from 1960 to 2013 before nixing it to accommodate a new Elephant Lands habitat.

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 ...

Portland area leaders took what advocates consider a “huge” step Tuesday toward bringing back a historic 30-minute train ride ...

Baby elephant Tula doesn't know what to do!

Crowds packed Elephant Lands Sunday as the Oregon Zoo celebrated baby Tula-Tu’s first birthday with keeper talks, a new oversized ball and a special food “cake” shared by the herd. Kids and families ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (WLS) -- It's not just families getting to take part in the Halloween festivities at the Oregon Zoo. The Oregon Zoo posted video on its Youtube page showing elephants pummeling mammoth ...

This photo provided by the Oregon Zoo shows Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu plays with a pumpkin at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Kathy Street/Oregon Zoo via AP) (Kathy ...

Five California condor eggs have been laid at the Oregon Zoo, marking the start of the 2026 breeding season for the ...

Tu, one of the star attractions at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, celebrated her first birthday Sunday, with an all-day party ...

Looking to give your dog a more thrilling experience than the usual walk around the block? Surf’s Pup Doggie Lounge is a dog adventure service offering social on-leash pack hikes and epic off-leash ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A “playful” polar bear is making a splash as the newest arrival at the Oregon Zoo. Kallik, a three-year-old polar bear from the Saint Louis Zoo, arrived at the Oregon Zoo on ...

Nettle the porcupine at the Oregon Zoo took a stroll around the grounds to spend some time with otters Flora and Hobson, as many animals at the zoo enjoy walking around for exercise and enrichment.