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FROM ZOO TO YOU By Kristi Newland The weather is warming up. Flowers and trees are blooming. It’s a good time to enjoy the great outdoors and Lee Richardson Zoo! The zoo has something for everyone. Watch the baby rhino and other animal favorites. Animal species from around the world reside at Lee Richardson Zoo. There are carnivores, raptors, waterfowl, hooved animals, tall ones, short ones, tan ones, spotted ones, noisy ones, and quiet ones. Many of the species face challenges in the wild that threaten their continued survival. It is a unique opportunity to connect with animals such as the...

PORTLAND The Oregon Zoo on Saturday said goodbye to its oldest resident, Sumatran orangutan Inji, who at 61 years old was thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world. “We knew she couldn’t live forever, but this really hurts, and I know many visitors are grieving along with us,” said Bob Lee, who oversees the zoo’s animal areas. “Inji’s ability to connect with people was incredible. She inspired generations.” Lee recalled the way Inji would amble over to the windows of her habitat, curious to see what was inside people’s handbag...

Jan 12, 2021 04:41 AM EST A 61-year-old female Sumatran Orangutan named Inji has been humanely "put to rest" by Oregon Zoo officials on Sunday, January 10, 2021. According to Bob Lee, one of them in charge of overseeing the animals, it was hard to make the decision, but it was necessary. (Photo : From Instagram: Oregon Zoo) Inji the Orangutan The park had to euthanize Inji to put her out of her suffering as her health has been slowly deteriorating due to old age. She was suffering, and they had to put the orangutan out of her misery. It left the entire Oregon Zee in mourning for the loss of...

Jan 11, 2021 The Oregon Zoo Saturday said goodbye to its oldest resident, Sumatran orangutan Inji, who at 61 years old was thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world. “We knew she couldn’t live forever, but this really hurts, and I know many visitors are grieving along with us,” said Bob Lee, who oversees the zoo’s animal areas. “Inji’s ability to connect with people was incredible. She inspired generations.” Lee recalled the way Inji would amble over to the windows of her habitat, curious to see what was inside people’s handbags, purses and backpacks. “Some volunteers,...

Jan 11, 2021 The Oregon Zoo Saturday said goodbye to its oldest resident, Sumatran orangutan Inji, who at 61 years old was thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world. “We knew she couldn’t live forever, but this really hurts, and I know many visitors are grieving along with us,” said Bob Lee, who oversees the zoo’s animal areas. “Inji’s ability to connect with people was incredible. She inspired generations.” Lee recalled the way Inji would amble over to the windows of her habitat, curious to see what was inside people’s handbags, purses and backpacks. “Some volunteers,...