Pacific Lamprey at the Oregon Zoo: Media Collection
The Oregon Zoo welcomed five new special guests on July 11, 2019, when Pacific Lamprey debuted as the centerpiece of an innovative new educational exhibit. A grand opening celebration will be held on World Rivers Day, September 29th 2919 at the Zoo to honor these fascinating fish and honor the vital historical, cultural, and ecological role of our "Ancient Neighbor."
These ancient fish are at the heart of a multi-year collaborative effort between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service), the Zoo, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), and numerous Pacific Northwest tribes to bring Pacific Lamprey and their stories to the Zoo’s 1.7 million annual visitors. Come get "stuck" on Pacific lamprey and learn about their long past and how to keep them swimming into the future!
Photo: Emerson Squimphen from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) speaks about the importance of Pacific lamprey and vital role the play in cultural connections in the Pacific Northwest, Credit: Johnna Roy/USFWS
Pacific Lamprey at the Oregon Zoo: Media Collection
The Oregon Zoo welcomed five new special guests on July 11, 2019, when Pacific Lamprey debuted as the centerpiece of an innovative new educational exhibit. A grand opening celebration will be held on World Rivers Day, September 29th 2919 at the Zoo to honor these fascinating fish and honor the vital historical, cultural, and ecological role of our "Ancient Neighbor."
These ancient fish are at the heart of a multi-year collaborative effort between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service), the Zoo, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), and numerous Pacific Northwest tribes to bring Pacific Lamprey and their stories to the Zoo’s 1.7 million annual visitors. Come get "stuck" on Pacific lamprey and learn about their long past and how to keep them swimming into the future!
Photo: Emerson Squimphen from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) speaks about the importance of Pacific lamprey and vital role the play in cultural connections in the Pacific Northwest, Credit: Johnna Roy/USFWS