PRESS RELEASE / February 12, 2026 Actor and Vintner Kyle MacLachlan Joins as Honorary Chair of Woodland Park Zoo’s 50th Anniversary Jungle Party Seattle—Woodland Park Zoo is delighted to announce that renowned actor and award-winning vintner Kyle MacLachlan will serve…
PRESS RELEASE / February 5, 2026 Zoo’s farm to transform into new Wild Encounters Coming soon: Lorikeet Landing, Aldabra giant tortoises and more! SEATTLE—Imagine…a dazzling array of squawking lorikeets taking flight in search of nectar. Curious goats leaning in for…
PRESS RELEASE / January 23, 2026 Zoo’s 12s rally for the Seahawks’ bid for the NFC Championship SEATTLE—An African crested porcupine, a North American porcupine, a few penguins, and an armadillo walk into a bar—just kidding!—are causing a seismic rumble…
PRESS RELEASE / January 16, 2026 A purr-fect new addition! Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the birth of African lions SEATTLE—Woodland Park Zoo is bursting with pride as it announces the birth of two South African lions—the first birth of lions at the zoo since 2014! The zoo’s animal health…
PRESS RELEASE / December 8, 2025 Two weeks left to fight for wildlife Join Woodland Park Zoo and stand up to defend the Endangered Species Act SEATTLE—The Endangered Species Act has saved the bald eagle, gray wolf and countless other species on the brink…
PRESS RELEASE / December 3, 2025 The Seattle Snooze! Zoo highlights bear hibernation habits ahead of winter SEATTLE—You’ve heard about the Seattle Freeze, but what about the Seattle Snooze? It’s that time of year again when all of us cozy…
CALENDAR ADVISORY / November 18, 2025 Special Event Nights at WildLanterns This Season Theme Nights Provide a Welcoming and Fun Landscape for All WHAT:WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers has returned to Woodland Park Zoo with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays.…
CALENDAR ADVISORY / November 10, 2025 Preview: Media invited to experience the magic of WildLanterns at the zoo Tour the enchanting brand-new lanterns before opening day WHAT:It’s back and better than ever: WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers is returning with…
PRESS RELEASE / November 7, 2025 Woodland Park Zoo Invites Non-Profit and Human Service Applicationsfor Free Zoo Tickets Through Its Community Access Program Zoo distributes over 100,000 tickets annually to qualifying organizations SEATTLE—Calling non-profits and human service organizations! Woodland Park…
CALENDAR ADVISORY / November 6, 2025 Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: In honor of those who offer service to their community and country, Woodland Park Zoo extends free admission to all…
