We released more than 100 endangered northern leopard frogs back into the wild earlier this month, in partnership with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Hop on, little froggies! via BBC
Oregon Zoo
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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About us
The Oregon Zoo connects communities 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 to 165 species and subspecies. Community supported since 1888, we are part of Metro, greater Portland’s regional government — inspiring and welcoming guests and community members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
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http://www.oregonzoo.org
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
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- Government Agency
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- 1887
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- Education, animal husbandry, Zoology, and Wildlife conservation
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Portland, OR 97221, US
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Up close and purrsonal (via Microsoft)
Hilarious video shows ‘picture purrfect’ lions at zoo finding hidden camera and running off with it
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"The new Oregon Zoo license plate, which features an Asian Elephant and pink roses, is available in limited quantity now." via KPTV Fox 12 Oregon Preorder yours at https://lnkd.in/gh4QH-dh
Oregon Zoo license plates on sale now to benefit endangered species programs
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"If Oregon’s naturalists can identify roadkill hotspots, then maybe the state can reduce the number of animals killed in interactions with people each year." via OPB
Oregon wildlife regulators want your help tracking ... roadkill
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We're in the market for a marketing writer!
The Oregon Zoo is hiring for a Marketing Writer. In this position, you will be at the forefront of our communication strategy, developing and editing on-brand content across a variety of formats, while maintaining the zoo's distinctive tone and style. If you're passionate about wildlife and possess a knack for storytelling that inspires action, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Application closing date is August 5 at 5pm PST. https://lnkd.in/g68vZQ75
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A hundred northern leopard frogs will soon be released into the wild, the Oregon Zoo announced Monday. “Wildlife officials bring the eggs to the zoo to give the frogs a better chance at survival,” said Jen Osburn Eliot, who oversees the zoo’s Great Northwest area. “By caring for them through their most vulnerable stages, we can increase their chance of reaching adult size.” via KPTV Fox 12 Oregon
Oregon Zoo to release endangered frogs back into wild
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"There are 25 Pacific lamprey now living at Oregon Zoo, making themselves right at home. Predating dinosaurs and even trees, the 400-million-year-old native species is an important part of the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest." via Portland Tribune #conservation #lamprey
Cute, ain't they?: More Pacific lamprey living at Oregon Zoo
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"Portland’s Oregon Zoo and the Oregon Zoo Foundation, the nonprofit that supports the zoo and runs the zoo membership program, announced Monday they would be sending $133,500 to their conservation partners around the world." via The Oregonian / OregonLive.com #conservation
Oregon Zoo announces over $100K in grants to support wild elephants, polar bears and more
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"With the free app, users can send photos and reports of roadkill to state biologists through the iNaturalist Roadkills of Oregon Project, a collaboration between The Oregon Zoo and the ODFW Wildlife. The data collected will aid in identifying roadkill hotspots and mapping them out so officials know where to place alternative crossing options for animals." via KOIN-TV #conservation
New ODFW app tracks roadkill to promote state wildlife safety, conservation
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"After 10 months at the Oregon Zoo, 11 northwestern pond turtles are returning to the wilds of the Columbia River Gorge." via KOIN-TV #conservation #turtles
11 endangered turtles returned to the wild by Oregon Zoo
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