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jloughlin

  • Joined: April 9, 2025
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Pumpkin Bash presented by Smile Generation

A bear stands behind a carved pumpkin with a face, placed on a pile of logs. The bear looks to the side with its mouth slightly open, and the background is blurred with natural outdoor scenery.

CALENDAR ADVISORY / September 23, 2025 Pumpkin Bash presented by Smile Generation A weekend of fall fun and treats for kids and animals WHAT:Woodland Park Zoo will celebrate Halloween with Pumpkin Bash presented by Smile Generation. The weekend will offer…

African porcupines (and porcupettes) abound at the zoo

Two porcupines with dark fur and long, sharp quills on their backs are walking on a sandy, leaf-strewn ground, facing downward as they forage.

PRESS RELEASE / August 30, 2025 African porcupines (and porcupettes) abound at the zoo Come see the adults now in the zoo’s African Savanna! SEATTLE—Bristles aside, zoo-goers can encounter from a safe distance a “prickle” of African crested porcupines at Woodland Park Zoo in…

Zoo welcomes another new tapir!

A Malayan tapir with a black front and back and a white midsection walks on a dirt path in a forested area, with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

PRESS RELEASE / July 24, 2025 Zoo welcomes another new tapir! SEATTLE—Last month Woodland Park Zoo heralded the arrival of a new Malayan female tapir, Binti (bin-tee). Now, her future companion, a male named Tuah (TOO-uh), has completed the cross-country trek from Minnesota…