Why is the Oregon Zoo in partnership with a small rent-an-elephant outfit? The answer lies in genetics and the push to breed more elephants.

After a little more than two hours of active labor, the 300-pound female calf dropped to the barn floor encased in the bubble-like amniotic sac, which burst with a grand splash.

Business at Portland lunchtime stalwart Elephants Delicatessen is “knocking on the door” of pre-pandemic levels.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Zoo has quarantined an elephant that tested positive for tuberculosis. "Rama," an Asian elephant that was born at the Portland-based zoo in 1983, tested positive ...

The future ownership of a baby elephant born at Portland's zoo last week remains under negotiation as top zoo officials promised Tuesday to keep the calf even if they have to buy her from a ...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Portland’s sweetheart has a name. Rose-Tu, one of the Asian elephants that live at the Oregon Zoo, gave birth to a calf on Saturday, Feb. 1 after 20 months of ...

A few lucky visitors to the Oregon Zoo got to witness another first for Portland’s biggest baby, Tula-Tu, on Tuesday morning: Her first time outside in public view. Tula-Tu, who was born on Feb ...

Bornean elephant Chendra browsing on bamboo at the Elephant Lands habitat in Oregon Zoo, Portland, Ore., on April 17, 2025. Kathy Street / Oregon Zoo Looking out at the herd of Oregon Zoo ...

New leadership of the Elephants Delicatessen plans to grow the delis and its catering business.The Portland-based Elephants Delicatessen is appointing food and ...

Tula-Tu, Oregon Zoo's baby elephant, to be Grand Marshal at Portland Rose Festival's parade, appearing as a larger-than-life on a float in her honor.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For those eagerly awaiting a chance to see the Oregon Zoo’s new elephant calf, Tula-Tu, the time has finally come. The Oregon Zoo announced that starting on Friday, Feb ...

Oregon Zoo's beloved Asian elephant Rose-Tu gives birth to a healthy baby elephant after a 20-month pregnancy. The calf is expected to be seen in Forest Hall soon.