ZOO CLOSURE
The zoo will be closed Saturday, August 1, 2026 for our All You Can Zoo event.
- This event has passed.
WildLanterns: Seattle Sports Night
January 17 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calling all Seattle sports fans! Show off your Seattle sports spirit under the lanterns. Expect stadium-style fun, fan photo ops, and prizes for the most spirited gear. Wear your jerseys, scarves, and team colors as you stroll through the glowing lantern displays, snap sporty photos, and enjoy a festive atmosphere that brings together fans of all ages.
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!
