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Zoos are Dinosaurs, and so is the Oregon Zoo

June 3, 2021
Posted by Bala

25 Aug

Zoos, a product of 19th century attitudes, are out of place in the 21st century and are dying a slow death. Before the age of iPhones a...

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The Zoo Reopens…

July 16, 2020
Posted by Bala

16 Jul

With the zoo shutting down for visitors since mid-March and unable to make money from ticket sales and gift shop, food and beverage pur...

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COVID-19 is Bankrupting the Zoo

April 27, 2020
Posted by Bala

27 Apr

Oregon zoo has been closed for more than a month, and is fast running out of money. They are asking the public for a million dollars in...

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Our Response to Dr. Nathan’s Letter to The Oregonian

March 14, 2020
Posted by Bala

11 Mar

Dr. Sen Nathan, from Sabah Wildlife Department, published an article on The Oregonian opposing our request to retire Chendra to a sanct...

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Our Response to the Zoo’s Talking Points

August 2, 2022
Posted by Bala

11 Mar

The zoo is using falsehoods and half-truths to counter our campaign. Here is our response to their common PR talking points you may hav...

Events

Online Rally on May 17

September 2, 2020
Posted by Courtney
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08 Mar

#RetireChendra Virtual Rally and Sanctuary Tour 12noon to 2pm Pacific Time, Online With the Covid-19 infections keeping u...

Elephants, Events

International Vigil 4 Elephants January 4, 2020

August 2, 2022
Posted by freetheelephants

19 Dec

The vigil was a success, almost 40 supporters in Portland and 43 groups from around the world spoke out about the tragic lives and deat...

Elephants, Events

FOZE wants to meet you! Public Meeting on Oct. 27

August 2, 2022
Posted by freetheelephants

18 Oct

COMMUNITY MEETING in PORTLAND Sunday, October 27 2:30pm to 4:30pm Hollywood Library 4040 NE Tillamook Street Portland, O...

Elephants, Events

FOZE joined the Animal Rights March!

August 2, 2022
Posted by freetheelephants

18 Oct

Saturday, October 12 was a great day for elephants in downtown Portland, when 500 plus animal advocates marched in support of all anim...

Elephant Health, Elephants

Chendra had a miscarriage

August 2, 2022
Posted by freetheelephants

26 Sep

Chendra, the lone Borneo elephant at the Oregon Zoo, has miscarried and is in treatment for TB. The zoo denies that her TB co...

Zoos are Dinosaurs, and so is the Oregon Zoo

The Zoo Reopens…

COVID-19 is Bankrupting the Zoo

Our Response to Dr. Nathan’s Letter to The Oregonian

Our Response to the Zoo’s Talking Points

Online Rally on May 17

International Vigil 4 Elephants January 4, 2020

FOZE wants to meet you! Public Meeting on Oct. 27

FOZE joined the Animal Rights March!

Chendra had a miscarriage

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