First of two pregnant gorillas gives birth

A newborn gorilla lies on its side with eyes closed, nestled in soft gorilla fur and surrounded by dry grass, appearing to sleep peacefully.

PRESS RELEASE / May 19, 2026 First of two pregnant gorillas gives birth Gorilla Jamani becomes second-time mom The community has been bubbling with excitement and anticipation over pregnancy news shared earlier this year of western lowland gorillas, Olympia and…

Lion Cubs to Make Public Debut May 18

Two lion cubs with light brown fur sit and walk on green grass, with one cub stepping forward on a log while the other sits beside it. Both appear alert, surrounded by natural vegetation.

PRESS RELEASE / May 16, 2026 The Wait is Over! Lion Cubs to Make Public Debut May 18 We’re not lion, Woodland Park Zoo’s two adorable South African lion cubs will make their public debut Monday, May 18. Viewing the 4-month old female cubs will be…

PLANNING OUR FUTURE

Aerial view of the zoo with dense green trees, surrounded by urban streets and buildings, with a large lake and sprawling cityscape in the background under a clear sky.

PRESS ADVISORY / May 6, 2026 PLANNING OUR FUTURE Help shape Woodland Park Zoo’s future as a conservation destination Woodland Park Zoo is creating a Long-Range Facilities Plan to guide the next 20 years of amazing animal habitats and extraordinary guest experiences, and the zoo is…

Comedy for Conservation

Two middle-aged men are pictured side by side, separated by a torn line. The man on the left has glasses, light brown hair, and a blue shirt, smiling. The man on the right has darker hair, no glasses, and a neutral expression, wearing black.

CALENDAR ADVISORY / April 20, 2026 Comedy for Conservation Two Comedy Legends. One Hilarious Night with Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon WHAT:Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as comedy legends Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon take the stage on Woodland Park Zoo’s stunning…