Black rhinoceros throws a mud party. |
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Rhino Ridge, which opened in 2021, was fully funded by Oregon Zoo Foundation donors. |
Black rhinos like King often roll around in the mud, giving themselves a "mud coat" to protect them from sun and bug bites. |
Rare ‘dinosaur tree’ is growing up at the zoo. |
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Zoo guests can see the “living dinosaur” at Elephant Lands near the entrance to Forest Hall.
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A former fossil is alive and well at the Oregon Zoo. The Wollemi pine, long thought to be extinct, is making a small but mighty comeback with the help of horticulturists around the world — including right here in the Northwest. Last month, the zoo’s horticulture team received a 6-foot Wollemi pine from colleagues at the nearby Hoyt Arboretum.
“Wollemi pines are extremely rare, and conservationists are working around the world to save them,” said Seth Menser, who oversees the zoo’s horticulture program. “We’re honored to be part of the effort.” |
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Zoo volunteers support animal well-being and care. |
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Volunteers at work in the pollinator garden. The 2023 summer volunteer program is full, so check back in spring of 2024, if you’re interested in volunteering at the zoo. |
In May, zoo volunteers collected data for care staff and veterinarians, held workshops to create resources for animal enrichment and worked with the horticulture team to prepare the zoo’s pollinator garden area for a buzzy summer.
We’re grateful to this dedicated group coming together for wildlife to share their time and talent! |
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Chimpanzee Julienne looking beautiful. Photo by primate keeper Colleen Reed. |
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Special thanks to our Signature Partners |
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The Oregon Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The mission of the foundation is to foster community pride and involvement in the Oregon Zoo and to secure financial support for the zoo’s conservation, education and animal welfare programs. We work with individual donors, corporations, and community organizations that share our dedication to building a better future for wildlife. Make a donation today.
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