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Polar bear Kallik will be arriving from Saint Louis Zoo later this fall.

Saint Louis Zoo on Instagram: "As part of a new national initiative to advance polar bear conservation, the Saint Louis Zoo announces plans for male polar bear Kallik to move from Saint Louis Zoo to Oregon Zoo in late fall 2025. The move is part of a comprehensive plan by the Polar Bear Population Alliance — a consortium of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums focused on maintaining a sustainable, genetically diverse polar bear population in the U.S. Kallik and his twin brother Kallu moved to Saint Louis Zoo in March 2025. There are no plans for Kallu to move at this time. The bears will turn 3 years old in November, an important milestone in their “subadulthood.” From 2.5 to 5 years old, polar bears experience rapid growth and increased hormone production. This motivates male polar bears to seek more independence as they enter adulthood. Separating Kallu and Kallik at this age will help both males prepare for their next phase of life. Guests are encouraged to stop by and see both males at Polar Bear Point before Kallik’s departure later this fall. When they're older, Kallu and Kallik may be recommended to pair with female polar bears, though plans for that have yet to be determined. In the meantime, guests needn’t worry about Kallu and Kallik being on their own. Polar bears generally lead solitary lives except when they’re breeding or raising cubs. Read more about the move and what’s next for Kallik: Stlzoo.org/news"
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Their current bear, Nora, is moving to the Henry Vilas Zoo.
New polar bear coming to Henry Vilas Zoo
 
Piece of January / May / September 2025 News + 2 Pieces of August 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On August 7th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 Nigerian Dwarf goats named Biscuit, Jam, and Jelly, from an unspecified farm in Oregon, which are on display in the Family Farm.

New kids in town: Zoo welcomes 3 tiny goats to Family Farm

On January 15th, it was announced that the zoo received a critical violation from the USDA after a naked mole rat was critically injured and euthanized after getting caught in between 2 structures inside the exhibit in August 2024. The situation was corrected at the time of inspection*.

On May 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Virginia opossum named Nigel from Chintimini Wildlife Center in Oregon, which is an ambassador animal.

Awesome opossum! Orphaned baby finds new home at zoo

On August 25th, it was reported that the zoo will start construction on a new entry plaza and a large covered event shelter (between Polar Passage and Growler's Pizza) in January 2026, with construction ending in August 2026. It was also reported that the zoo will start construction on a smaller covered shelter (between Growler's and Elephant Lands) in February 2027. Finally, it was reported that the zoo is planning on renovating various areas of the facility, starting with the sea otter/harbor seal/Humboldt penguin exhibits.

Oregon Zoo moves forward with bond-funded upgrades

On September 5th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) California condor to Los Angeles Zoo in California.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/upload...nsaction-Commission-Report-September-2025.pdf

* To find the USDA Report, click here.

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On October 9th, the zoo announced that 2 California condors that hatched at the zoo's Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation in 2024 were released into the wilds of Arizona.

Oregon Zoo-hatched condors take flight in Arizona

On September 26th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 southern giant pouched rats named Capri and Sun respectively, which are now ambassador animals.

Scent-sational! Zoo welcomes pair of giant pouched rats
 
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