Press Release Archives - Woodland Park Zoo

A modern, oval-shaped glass building with a white roof is surrounded by trees and greenery. There is a ramp leading to the entrance, and construction fencing with animal images along the front.

All-new Forest Trailhead exhibit opens May 1

March 3, 2026

A sloth bear cub leans against its mother while standing on a sunlit rock covered with moss, both with shaggy black fur, in a natural outdoor setting.

1-year-old sloth bear undergoes femur surgery

February 23, 2026

A large crowd gathered outdoors at a park music festival, many sitting on blankets and lawn chairs, facing a stage surrounded by trees under a clear sky.

See concerts. Save animals.

February 23, 2026

A wooden gazebo with a shingled roof stands in a lush garden filled with blooming pink, orange, and red roses, surrounded by manicured green shrubs and trees.

It’s pruning time for roses!

February 20, 2026

Collaborative research program shares images of rare carnivores detected in the Cascades

February 18, 2026

Two women smile and interact with several flamingos outdoors. One woman kneels, while the other woman crouches and takes a photo with her phone. Other people and event tables are visible in the background.

Actor and Vintner Kyle MacLachlan Joins as Honorary Chairof Woodland Park Zoo’s 50th Anniversary Jungle Party

February 12, 2026

A large tortoise walks on wood chips in an indoor enclosure with plants and rocks. Another tortoise is visible in the background near a rock wall.

Zoo’s farm to transform into new Wild Encounters

February 5, 2026

Two penguins stand on rocky surfaces, with a Seattle Seahawks football helmet and a blue flag displaying the number 12 placed on a rock in the foreground.

Zoo’s 12s rally for the Seahawks’ bid for the NFC Championship

January 23, 2026

A close-up of a newborn lion cub being gently held by people wearing gloves, with its eyes mostly closed and its fur still slightly damp. The background is blurred and medical staff are partially visible.

A purr-fect new addition!Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the birth of African lions

January 16, 2026