Zoo

Dr. Carlos Sanchez is the head veterinarian at the Oregon Zoo. Sanchez credits a fateful childhood encounter with a baby giant panda that would change his life and set him on the journey to pursue zoo medicine.

The conservation of a critically endangered bird species received a major funding boost.

Pain medication, physical therapy and even acupuncture had all failed to help Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin. But a fancy new set of boots has helped give him a new lease on life.

The Oregon Zoo opened a $17 million education center that will be an entry point for school visits and house some of the zoo's signature education programs.