EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for our Tasting Flight event.
- This event has passed.
WildLanterns: Pop Star Night
December 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Step into a dazzling world of lights, music, and immersive displays, where every guest gets to shine in the spotlight. Unleash your inner diva as you walk the red carpet and strike a pose while the paparazzi capture your photo under the glowing lantern lights. Make and swap friendship bracelets and visit the Glitter & Glow Bar for face paint, glow makeup, and fun stickers.
Illuminate Your Holidays
WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers returns to Woodland Park Zoo this November with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays. Experience an immersive adventure that promises a magical holiday moment for all!
Step Into a Luminous Winter Wonderland
Be inspired by the magic of the holiday season as you stroll along the Wonderland Trail past woodland creatures from the Pacific Northwest and marvel at our majestic Mount Rainier. See a spectacular world of reptiles and fish while wandering through our Meandering Mangrove. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers as you journey Beneath the Blossoms of amazing botanical blooms. Then, step into the future at the Forest Trailhead—a luminous celebration of the incredible animals coming to Woodland Park Zoo’s new exhibit opening in 2026. Get an illuminated sneak peek at some of the forest ambassadors—like red pandas and tree kangaroos—that will soon call our zoo their home. And make sure to stop by the Interactive Zone—a space where imaginations of all ages can run wild!
