The Ambassador Animals of the Oregon Zoo Smash Pumpkins to Celebrate Autumn

As they do every autumn at the annual “Squishing of the Squash”, the ambassador animals of the Oregon Zoo smashed pumpkins to enjoy the fleshy interior, using various techniques unique to each species. Some of the pumpkins were carved and some were not, but that made no difference to the animals. The devouring animals include rhinos, elephants, beavers, ring-tailed lemurs, and black bears. 

Let the gourd times roll

Oregon Zoo Beaver Eats Pumpkin
Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.