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Zoo’s giraffe to undergo hoof procedure

A giraffe stands on green grass with trees and autumn foliage in the background, sunlight highlighting its patterned coat and long neck.

PRESS RELEASE / March 26, 2026 Zoo’s giraffe to undergo hoof procedure Woodland Park Zoo’s animal care staff have a very tall order to carry out as they team up in the giraffe barn today to perform a procedure on the zoo’s 18-foot tall, male giraffe, Dave, who has a penetrating hole in…

Comedy for Conservation

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PRESS ADVISORY / March 23, 2026 Comedy for Conservation A wild evening with comedian Tig Notaro WHAT:For your wish list of summer things to do, be sure to add a wildly entertaining evening of comedy at Woodland Park Zoo with acclaimed comedian, writer and actor…

Fun things to do at the zoo!

A round table set with a variety of brunch foods, including bao buns, sausages, bacon, fruit, pastries, and sliced vegetables, with two drinks. A lush green forest is visible in the background.

CALENDAR ADVISORY  / March 16, 2026 Fun things to do at the zoo! Art and culinary series appeals to all ages WHAT:Woodland Park Zoo’s dining and artistic event series returns for another fun-filled season of unique entertainment experiences at the zoo. A Brush With Nature:Unleash your inner artist! Woodland Park Zoo invites you to…

It’s time to bulk up on Zoo Doo!

A person wearing gardening gloves plants a small green seedling in dark soil, surrounded by other plants.

PRESS ADVISORY / March 13, 2026 It’s time to bulk up on Zoo Doo! Spring sale: Order now for pickups WHAT:Spring brings renewal, rebirth—and Zoo Doo! Yes, it’s that time of year to enrich your plants and gardens with the aromatic compost uniquely concocted at Woodland Park Zoo, with…

It’s a Paw-pular Vote!

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PRESS RELEASE / March 7, 2026 It’s a Paw-pular Vote! Make a Donation and Vote on a Name for a Lion Cub Woodland Park Zoo invites the community to take part in a special Lion Naming Poll for one of its two female South…