Fun things to do at the zoo!

A round table set with a variety of brunch foods, including bao buns, sausages, bacon, fruit, pastries, and sliced vegetables, with two drinks. A lush green forest is visible in the background.

CALENDAR ADVISORY  / March 16, 2026 Fun things to do at the zoo! Art and culinary series appeals to all ages WHAT:Woodland Park Zoo’s dining and artistic event series returns for another fun-filled season of unique entertainment experiences at the zoo. A Brush With Nature:Unleash your inner artist! Woodland Park Zoo invites you to…

It’s time to bulk up on Zoo Doo!

A person wearing gardening gloves plants a small green seedling in dark soil, surrounded by other plants.

PRESS ADVISORY / March 13, 2026 It’s time to bulk up on Zoo Doo! Spring sale: Order now for pickups WHAT:Spring brings renewal, rebirth—and Zoo Doo! Yes, it’s that time of year to enrich your plants and gardens with the aromatic compost uniquely concocted at Woodland Park Zoo, with…

It’s a Paw-pular Vote!

A close-up of a lion cub lying on dried grass, looking toward the camera. Another lion cub is blurred in the background.

PRESS RELEASE / March 7, 2026 It’s a Paw-pular Vote! Make a Donation and Vote on a Name for a Lion Cub Woodland Park Zoo invites the community to take part in a special Lion Naming Poll for one of its two female South…

1-year-old sloth bear undergoes femur surgery

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.

PRESS RELEASE / February 23, 2026 1-year-old sloth bear undergoes femur surgery Bowie off public view for several weeks while recovering Bowie, a 1-year-old, female sloth bear at Woodland Park Zoo, is recovering from surgery to repair a fractured femur…

See concerts. Save animals.

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.

PRESS RELEASE / February 23, 2026 See concerts. Save animals. ZooTunes lineup announced for 2026 summer concert series WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 42nd annual ZooTunes concert season! This summer’s BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru features a legendary…

It’s pruning time for roses!

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.

PRESS RELEASE / February 20, 2026 It’s pruning time for roses! Free rose pruning demonstration at Rose Garden Feb. 28, 2026 WHAT:Valentine’s Day is over, but roses still need special, precise attention—it’s the time of year to stop and prune…