Squishing of the Squash

The Oregon Zoo’s annual Squishing of the Squash, in which the zoo’s Asian elephant family demolishes some of the area’s largest pumpkins, will be held Thursday, Oct. 17. The Squishing of the Squash is a precursor to the zoo’s Howloween celebration taking place Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Throughout both weekends, visitors can also watch the zoo’s enrichment team and keepers provide animals with pumpkins and other holiday-themed treats.