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Testing the waters at Oregon Zoo's Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, community, elephants, exhibit newsZoo is set for big splash in 2015 as new pool for pachyderms passes its first testOn Nov. 25 and 26, workers filled the pool to its high-water mark,...
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2014's top 10 stories of conservation, cuteness
Category: new zoo, Oregon Zoo Foundation, conservation and species recovery, community, arrivals and departures, elephants, events, animal welfareZoo celebrates year of victories for wildlife and...
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New form of lumber makes debut at Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, sustainability, elephants, exhibit newsNew material provides increased design flexibility and a lower carbon footprintIn a state famous for its timber industry, a new form of lumber...
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Stunning aerial pics offer peek at zoo's new Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, sustainability, community, elephants, exhibit newsMost ambitious project in Oregon Zoo history is taking shape behind the scenesJust out of view of visitors, the biggest project in...
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'Elephantastic' event offers sneak peek at new zoo
Category: new zoo, community, exhibit news, eventsOregon Zoo's annual salute to pachyderms will preview soon-to-be-open Elephant LandsElephantastic, the Oregon Zoo's annual celebration of pachyderms,...
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Citizen oversight group praises zoo bond implementation
Category: new zoo, community, exhibit newsIndependent committee lauds Oregon Zoo's progress in report to Metro CouncilThe Oregon Zoo continues to deliver on promises made in 2008, when the region's...
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Thousands flock to zoo to 'test-drive' new Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, elephants, eventsOregon Zoo's annual salute to pachyderms previews soon-to-open north habitatMore than 4,000 visitors showed up at the Oregon Zoo today for the once-in-a-lifetime...
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Zoo looks back as Elephant Lands nears completion
Category: new zoo, elephantsAs Elephant Lands nears completion, zoo looks back on a history-making half-centuryBy almost any measure, Packy is majestic. Standing 10 and a half feet at the shoulder, he...
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Elephant family moves into huge indoor digs
Category: new zoo, Oregon Zoo Foundation, elephants, exhibit newsPachyderms take first steps in newly completed Forest Hall section of Elephant LandsAt a little after 10 a.m. this morning, Oregon Zoo...
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Change-averse Packy moves into huge new elephant barn
Category: new zoo, elephants, exhibit newsWith tons of encouragement, Packy takes first steps into new indoor spaceAfter six days, 400 pounds of carrots, a ton of sweet potatoes and an equal measure of...
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Zoo marks another big milestone for Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, community, elephants, exhibit newsPachyderms take first steps in newly completed north section of habitatWith construction on Elephant Lands, the Oregon Zoo's expansive new home for...
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Elephant Lands project earns 2 green building honors
Category: new zoo, sustainability, elephants, exhibit newsElephant Lands earns PBJ 'Better Bricks' award and $107K in Energy Trust incentivesThe Oregon Zoo's efforts to improve animal welfare and...
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Construction crews begin demo of zoo's old elephant barn
Category: new zoo, elephants, exhibit newsEisenhower-era building is torn down to make way for new Elephant Lands habitatWith the Oregon Zoo elephant family comfortably settled into the newly completed...
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Swallows move into construction zone, zoo has to wing it
Category: new zoo, exhibit newsCrews adjust work on Elephant Lands project to accommodate nesting songbirdsCrews working to complete the Oregon Zoo's new Elephant Lands took an abrupt detour this month...
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Artist brings color-shifting sculptures to zoo's Elephant Lands
Category: new zoo, community, exhibit newsCatherine Widgery's 'Forest Lights' installation will debut at Oregon Zoo this fallThe Oregon Zoo's Elephant Lands, now in its final stages of construction, is...
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Oregon Zoo breaks ground on new education center
Category: new zoo, sustainability, Oregon Zoo Foundation, community, education, eventsInteractive space will feature conservation lab, auditorium and insect zooA crowd of shovel-wielding schoolchildren...
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$280K in grants to boost vision for zoo's new ed center
Category: new zoo, Oregon Zoo Foundation, community, educationDonations will help zoo expand conservation education programming for teensTwo significant grants awarded recently will support the Oregon...
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Category: new zoo, community, elephantsVideo of First swim in the elephant poolPachyderm pool passes the Lily test as zoo readies Elephant Lands for Dec. 16 openingThings are going swimmingly at the...
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Citizen oversight group praises zoo bond implementation
Category: new zoo, sustainability, community, exhibit newsIndependent committee lauds Oregon Zoo's progress in report to Metro CouncilThe Oregon Zoo continues to deliver on promises made in 2008, when...
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Zoo's Elephant Lands is named project of the year
Category: new zoo, community, exhibit news, eventsVisionary home for Asian elephants earns top honors at annual DJC awards banquetThe most ambitious project in Oregon Zoo history may soon need a...
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