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pack your tiny trunks — it’s family swim time Baby Asian elephant Tula-Tu took a dip with her mom Rose-Tu and her dad Samson. They swam in the larger of the two pools at Elephant Lands, which is 80 feet wide and 12 feet deep, with a shallow beach at one end for swim lessons!

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From caring for orphaned calves to creating wildlife corridors in Borneo, we’re proud to partner with organizations that are making a difference for Asian elephants around the world. Happy World Elephant Day! #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth

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Care staff use snack time with Enoki and Liu to bond with the red pandas and help them feel comfortable in their new habitat. Favorite foods like apples and grapes also make training sessions more fun!

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North American porcupines like Nettle are herbivores that can consume up to a pound of plants per day! This time of year they eat green leaves, fresh foliage, nuts and fruits, but in the winter they eat bark, twigs and pine needles. Quillity snacking!

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In loving memory of Zawadi, 2007 – 2026 At 18, he was the elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest male lions in North America.

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it’s tiny trunk chewsday 🐘 Now that she’s over 1,000 pounds, Tula-Tu is snacking on more and more foods! From sweet potatoes to bamboo, she uses her tiny trunk to eat tasty treats. Chomp!

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Happy birthday Bob! This great ape is 20 today 🦧 Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕