Two new male orangs have arrived. 9 year old Kumar is being introduced to Inji while 9 year old Bob is just finishing quarantine. Oregon Zoo's new orangutan makes debut
New orang Kumar has discovered the fun of the outdoor exhibit. New orangutan at Oregon Zoo ventures out for the first time (video) | OregonLive.com
Anyone go check out the elephant exhibit preview this weekend? I'd love to see some more inside photos.
This news segment as well as the three others that go along with it place the Oregon zoo in an antagonizing manner. Although it brings light to the zoo's faults in the past, it becomes questionable on the intent of the reporter to present the information, since it seems that the report is presenting a majority of information from sources biased against zoos in general. How much room do zoo elephants need? Why the Oregon Zoo wants to breed elephants The elephant in the room with Oregon Zoo bond
Pertaining to this series of questioning, the Oregon Zoo had mentioned an off-site elephant facility in the most recent bond for the zoo's capital projects. The zoo has slowly moved on this project because it is a long-term goal - there is no current need for the property. For some reason, a few people thought the zoo was going to remove its elephants to this property (apparently they overlooked the part of the bond that financed expanding the zoo's on-site elephant exhibit). In "The Elephant in the Rom..." the local humane society remarked why hadn't the off-site property been developed even though the bond passed six years ago. Going on this logic, then why hasn't the rest of the zoo's projects been finished as well? In addition, the reports are trying to hold the zoo accountable for the actions taken decades ago by other people who have since left the zoo. From my research (done many years ago) into local Portland newspaper archives, much of the zoo's elephant breeding and dispositions were reported and not kept quiet. No one made a big deal back then because: 1. No other zoo had really bred elephants before. 2. Very few really knew that much about elephant social systems. Its good to keep this information available, because let's be honest very few people are going to do a thorough research on the zoo's history and program. But, there really is no scandal here at all. Just a handful of people that have no patience, the lack of a sense for history, and a gap in generational knowledge.
The elephants have moved into the Forest Hall portion of Elephant Lands. Oregon Zoo elephants move into new digs, setting stage for Packy | OregonLive.com
After six days, the famous elephant Packy has finally joined the herd in the Elephant Lands. Packy moves to new elephant area at Oregon Zoo
The zoo has taken in a orphaned male otter pup. He will go on display later this summer. Orphan river otter pup found near Cottage Grove finds home at zoo | Local & Regional News | Eugene News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KVAL CBS 13
The orphaned otter pup, Little Pudding, has begun to explore the exhibit. He will be introduced to the adult otters soon. Rescued river otter pup makes surprise debut at the Oregon Zoo | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News
Here is an article on some of the oldest residents of the zoo. 6 Oregon Zoo animals are oldest of their kind
Isn't Ambika at the national zoo technically the oldest Asian Elephant then? I know the zoo doesn't know her actual age but she is estimated to be born around 1948.
I don't know the dates but maybe the author misunderstood and the zoo was saying the oldest male Asian elephant... or maybe the oldest elephant they are certain the birth date of. Wait let me see if I can find an old studbook online... Yes you are right about the dates. Ambika is definitely older. http://www.elephanttag.org/professional/2010AsianElephantStudbook.pdf
I don't think the Author was misunderstand because I looked up the oldest Asian Elephant and Packy came up but I don't really think that's right.
Maybe that's what happened then. Maybe the author looked up the info online and got the same wrong info. Who knows. The studbook is very clear that Ambika is older.
A pair of Bontebok have made their debut. Where the antelope play: Bontebok debut at Oregon Zoo | Oregon Zoo
Three orphaned cougar cubs have taken up temporary residence. KDRV.com | Portland Zoo Temporarily Takes in 3 Orphaned Cougar Cubs