EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 for our annual fundraising event.
- This event has passed.
WildLanterns: Family Photo Night
November 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Capture the magic of the season with a special night dedicated to holiday memories! During Family Photo Night, guests of all ages are invited to meet the man in red himself and capture the perfect holiday card photo in front of one of our many festive lanterns and backdrops.
Illuminate Your Holidays
WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers returns to Woodland Park Zoo this November with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays. Experience an immersive adventure that promises a magical holiday moment for all!
Step Into a Luminous Winter Wonderland
Be inspired by the magic of the holiday season as you stroll along the Wonderland Trail past woodland creatures from the Pacific Northwest and marvel at our majestic Mount Rainier. See a spectacular world of reptiles and fish while wandering through our Meandering Mangrove. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers as you journey Beneath the Blossoms of amazing botanical blooms. Then, step into the future at the Forest Trailhead—a luminous celebration of the incredible animals coming to Woodland Park Zoo’s new exhibit opening in 2026. Get an illuminated sneak peek at some of the forest ambassadors—like red pandas and tree kangaroos—that will soon call our zoo their home. And make sure to stop by the Interactive Zone—a space where imaginations of all ages can run wild!
