Oregon Zoo Animals Have Snow Days

Amur tiger Mikhail plays in the snow. © Oregon Zoo / photo by Michael Durham.

Portland, January 8th, 2016. It was a chilly week at the Oregon Zoo. The deep freeze kept visitors away because the zoo was closed for three days. A coating of the white stuff also made for some terrific photos including Amur tiger Mikhail playing in the snow. (Photo credit, Michael Durham.)

The zoo is now on winter hours, with zoo gates open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and grounds open until 5 p.m.

Here’s a look at some of the Oregon Zoo animals making the most of the snowy weather:

A cougar prowls in a snowscape at the Oregon Zoo. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Charlie Rutkowski.

Filbert the beaver investigates an icy slope in the Cascade Stream and Pond. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Michael Durham.

Humboldt penguins play in the snow at the Oregon Zoo. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Charlie Rutkowski.

Mountain goat Montane takes a leap at the Oregon Zoo. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Michael Durham.

Bobcat Kasa explore her habitat on a snowy day at the Oregon Zoo. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Shervin Hess.

Wood ducks take a dip in the Cascade Stream and Pond habitat. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Shervin Hess.

Bald eagle Jack strikes a regal pose in the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest habitat. ©Oregon Zoo/ photo by Shervin Hess.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.