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Fact Check on OPB’s “Think Out Loud” Program

May 16, 2025
Posted by Admin

16 May

OPB recently broadcasted a program on Chendra and conservation of Borneo elephants. Although we appreciate the mention of FOZE in the v...

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Some Questions around Tula-Tu

February 24, 2025
Posted by Admin

14 Feb

We've been encountering many questions recently due to the arrival of the new elephant calf Tula-Tu. Here's our attempt to answer them ...

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Welcome to your Prison, Little One.

February 5, 2025
Posted by Admin

04 Feb

Here we go again. A new baby elephant at the Oregon zoo. Flood the media, plush toys at the gift shop. Tickets selling like h...

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Visit us at Compassionate Living Festival!

September 27, 2024
Posted by Admin

27 Sep

FOZE will be tabling at the Compassionate Living Festival this Saturday, Sep 28th. Inspiring talks, cooking demos, cool samples, exhibi...

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Elephant Health, News

Debunking Zoo Claims — a Fact Check

March 27, 2024
Posted by Admin

05 Feb

Oregon Zoo and Metro are pushing through a $380 million boondoggle on the Metro area taxpayer. To pitch this bond measure, the zoo is m...

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Virtual rally: The Scars of Captivity, PTSD in Elephants

January 24, 2021
Posted by Courtney

03 Dec

Join us online for a scintillating talk with renowned elephant expert Gay Bradshaw. Gay is known for her work with elephants in the fi...

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Events, News, Uncategorized

International Candlelight Vigil for Elephants

August 2, 2022
Posted by freetheelephants

01 Jan

Saturday, January 5 (the last night of Zoo Lights)5 to 7 p.m. Oregon Zoo (take the MAX to the zoo, as parking lots will be crowded.)Joi...

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Pairings for Packy

August 10, 2016
Posted by freetheelephants

10 Aug

Every Friday in September, pair wine with tasty treats and help FOZE! Pairings, "the weirdest wine bar in Portland" is donating 5% of e...

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Help us buy a jeep for the Global Sanctuary in Brazil! Update: We did it!

August 2, 2016
Posted by freetheelephants

02 Aug

UPDATE: Thanks to all of you we met our goal of raising $8,000 to purchase an ATV for the Global Sanctuary for Elephants! Friends of R...

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Outreach at Zoo Concert

July 5, 2016
Posted by freetheelephants

05 Jul

FOZE supporters shared information about the problem for elephants who are subjected to the loud music during the zoo summer concerts. ...

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