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The INDEPENDENT, July 6, 2011
Zoo welcomed three caracal kittens when they were born June 8
From page 15
Arabian Peninsula. While cara-
cals are listed in the category
of “least concern” by the Inter-
national Union for Conserva-
tion of Nature, hunting and
habitat loss pose risks to wild
populations.
The zoo opens at 9 a.m. dai-
ly, and is located just off High-
way 26. The zoo is also acces-
sible by MAX light rail line. Zoo
visitors who travel to the zoo
via MAX receive $1.50 off zoo
admission. General admission
is $10.50 (ages 12-64), $9 for
seniors (65 and up), $7.50 for
children (ages 3-11) and free
for those 2 and younger; 25
cents of the admission price
helps fund regional conserva-
tion projects through the zoo’s
Future for Wildlife program. A
parking fee of $2 per car is also
required. Additional information
is available at www.oregon
zoo.org or by calling 503-226-
1561.
Oregon Zoo caracal Peggy gave birth to three healthy kittens
on June 8. Photo by Michael Durham, courtesy of the Oregon
Zoo.
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