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Grazing at the Zoo

Pancakes with Penguins

Adult $72 (13+), Child $54 (3-12) (includes fees)

Tickets must be purchased at least 8 days before each event. Tickets include zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides. Children 2 and under can attend for free but still require a ticket for capacity purposes.

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  • A plush penguin toy sits beside a tray of fresh fruit, including grapes, strawberries, blackberries, orange slices, and pomegranate seeds, with a wicker basket in the background.
  • A tall stack of pancakes topped with berries and sprinkles, surrounded by whipped cream, berries, and chocolate on a wooden platter. The background is blurred.

Location: Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Available Time Slots: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Available Dates: May 16, May 17, May 23, May 24, June 30, July 5, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, and September 2.

Entry for Pancakes with Penguins is at West Entrance only.

Pancakes with Penguins is a breakfast experience like no other, where guests can enter the zoo early and enjoy a delightful spread of fluffy pancakes, fresh fruit, and tasty toppings—all with a front-row view of the Humboldt Penguin Exhibit. Depending on the day, you might catch a keeper talk or a mascot visit. Whether you’re a breakfast lover, a penguin enthusiast, or both, this cozy morning gathering is the perfect way to start your day—with complimentary Tree Kangaroo Conservation Coffee, orange juice, and Infused Water. Guests with valid 21+ ID will be able to purchase mimosas.

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Your experience includes a pancakes & toppings station and complimentary beverages during your 60-minute ticketed timeslot. Your ticket includes all-day zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides with your event wristband.

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For Pancakes with Penguins, guests can ONLY enter through West Gate.

All event locations are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at zooinfo@zoo.org in advance.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free [GF] options and items with nuts will be notated on the menu below.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to support menu substitutions at this time.  

  • Buttermilk Pancakes [Vegetarian] 
  • Bacon [GF] 
  • Assorted melons & fresh berries [Vegan, GF] 
  • Hot Maple Syrup, Hot Blueberry Syrup, Hot Strawberry Syrup [Vegan, GF] 
  • Sliced Strawberries [Vegan, GF] 
  • Blueberries [Vegan, GF] 
  • Chocolate Chips [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • Mini M&Ms [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • Rainbow Sprinkles [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • Whipped Cream [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • Whipped Butter [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • Nutella packets [Vegetarian, GF, *contains hazelnuts] 
  • Peanut Butter packets [Vegetarian, GF, *contains peanuts] 

COMPLIMENTARY BEVEARGE SERVICE:
Café Vitta coffee, Orange Juice & Infused Water..

TRANSACTION BAR:
Mimosas for purchase $14.

Pancakes with Penguins will take place in front of the Humboldt Penguin exhibit, where guests will get to observe the penguins even before the zoo opens to the general public.

Yes, these events are family-friendly so children are welcome!

Lap infants & toddlers 2 and under can attend for free but require a ticket for capacity purposes.

Child tickets are required for ages 3-12 years old to ensure that the kitchen prepares accurate servings.

Adult tickets are required for ages 13 and up.

Please check in at West Entrance 10 minutes before your timeslot:

  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. 

Communal dining tables, seating up to 10 guests, will be set up near the Humboldt Penguin exhibit. Seating is first-come, first-served, and we are unable to accommodate table reservations. Larger groups should arrive early to increase the likelihood of adjacent seating.

Yes, groups hoping to sit together or in close proximity MUST purchase all tickets on one transaction and arrive early to increase likelihood of adjacent seating.

Yes, your Pancakes with Penguins ticket includes all-day zoo admission. After Pancakes with Penguins dining experience concludes, guests can explore the rest of the zoo at 9:30am.

No, tickets need to be pre-purchased 8 days in advance.

Parking for these events is in the zoo lots located along Phinney Avenue N. and N. 59th Street, and the lot accessible on N. 50th & Fremont Ave. N.

Penguin Lot and Otter Lot are the two parking lots closest to West Gate.

Pay-for-parking kiosks are located at each lot. Rates for Penguin Lot and Otter Lot: $10 for the first 2 hours; $2 each additional hour with a $14 maximum daily rate (+taxes & fees).

Disabled parking is available in all zoo lots.

If you must park on the streets surrounding the zoo, please be courteous and do not block driveways.

No rescheduling and no refunds. If the zoo cancels an event, we will refund in full.

The event will take place rain or shine. Outdoor canopies will be set up for rainy days. In the event of inclement weather and zoo closure, we will cancel the event and issue refunds.

No, we will only prepare outdoor canopies to prepare for rain. We strongly recommend guests come prepared with sunhats and sunscreen on sunny days.

Yes! We kindly ask that you park strollers and wagons in designated areas. Your cooperation allows easier access for guests with mobility devices to navigate around Humboldt Penguin Exhibit. Highchairs will be available upon request.

Mimosas will be available for purchase ($14) and a valid 21+ ID will be required to purchase.

Humboldt Penguins will be active during the event. Depending on staffing availability, there will also be an engaging and educational keeper talk towards the second half of the dining experience.

Woodland Park Zoo Membership holders and Wild at Heart donors receive 10% off ticket purchase. Simply log in and the discount should be applied at checkout.

At this time, there are no senior discounts available.