Have funsie in your onesie at WildLights! Wear a onesie and get 50% off WildLights admission on December 30
Doo you smell the holiday spirit? Holidoo is back! Festive blend of Zoo Doo compost available during the holidays – nature’s original regift!
Woodland Park Zoo 2020 Calendar of Events (All events are free with zoo admission or membership unless noted otherwise. Information is subject to change.)
Elderly river otter passes away
Meet the cast of PAW Patrol at WildLights! Wildly popular children’s characters coming to WildLights December 11
Wreaths, trees, treats and joy for the animals Winter Celebration at Woodland Park Zoo: Dec. 14–16, 21–23
Join the Force! Galactic Lights returns to Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights
Turkey Toss on Nov. 23: a tasty feast for the animals
Media invited to preview WildLights on Nov. 26
Zoo’s oldest gorilla recovering from veterinary exam to investigate critical geriatric issues
Zoo participates in Sounders FC community Cup Tour Photo opportunities for fans with MLS Cups Saturday at the zoo
Zoo’s oldest gorilla to have a major medical exam to investigate critical geriatric issues
Lion sisters get new home at Woodland Park Zoo 2-year-old lionesses join male Xerxes on zoo’s African Savanna
Tickets on sale now for Seattle’s wildest lights festival 800,000+ lights transform zoo into sparkling winter wonderland
Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free admission on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
Zoo animals play with soccer balls to cheer on Sounders FC #BuiltforThis!
Pumpkin Bash weekend: autumn fun and treats for kiddies and animals October 26–27 at Woodland Park Zoo
A Zoo for All: Woodland Park Zoo partners with Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound to host Buddy Walk
Zoo shares news of joy: a pregnant gorilla! First-time mom-to-be is due in January 2020
10 MOUNTAIN GOAT KIDS TO FIND NEW HOMES AT ZOOS Regional zoos partner with agencies on Olympics mountain goat relocation; 10 kids cared for at Northwest Trek before finding new homes.
Photo Credit: Katie Cotterill/Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Zoo introduces new tiger in town Meet Bumi!
Woodland Park Zoo’s 2019-2020 fall and winter programs
Combatting Climate Change: 10 Things We Do at the Zoo
Hop on over to Brew at the Zoo on October 3 Tickets on sale now for after-hours beer and cider tasting event at the zoo
Popular mountain goat Daisy headed to new home in North Dakota 1-year-old goat leaves in two weeks
Woodland Park Zoo Earns Meritorious AZA Accreditation
Sloth bear twins headed to new home at San Diego Zoo Help say goodbye to the adorable brothers this weekend!
Seventh chef added to WildBites’ extraordinary lineup Seattle’s culinary hard-hitters coming together for WildBites on September 6
See animals and save wildlife at Summer Safari Summer Safari: African Wildlife Conservation Day is September 7
Fall Fecal Fest kicks off today, August 19 Enter online through September 8 for chance to purchase Zoo Doo
Back to School Special: Half Off Kids’ Admission at Woodland Park Zoo
Be a carnivore spotter and help scientists document sightings of carnivores
Endangered turtles being released to the wild on August 9 Local population recovery is slow, but steady
Two white-naped cranes hatch at Woodland Park Zoo Chicks mark the first hatching of the vulnerable species for the zoo
Zoo honoring military and their families Free admission, ambassador animal encounter, yoga and more
ZooTunes John Prine concert postponed Rescheduled for September 22
Tigers, rhinos, and sloth bears, oh my!Wild Asia: Asian Wildlife Conservation Day is August 10
Mark your calendar! WildNights starts August 2 Zoo open late every Friday in August
Woodland Park Zoo forges cultural connections across the Pacific Ocean
Zoo for All: Honoring Those Who Serve Zoo honoring veterans and active military by offering free admission July 30
Zoo and biologists prepare turtles for release to the wild Recovery is slow, but steady
Zoo for All: Celebrating All Abilities
Zoo animals are treated to Fourth of July treats at Red, White & Zoo
Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser
You otter know! Zoo’s otter pups now have names. 3-month-old pups healthy, thriving and diving!
Grizzly bears ransack a "backyard birthday party” Become “bear smart” at Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash
Sip, sip, hooray! Tasting Flight tickets on sale now Zoo’s popular summer wine tasting event returns July 26
Pike Place Fish Market visits the zoo: “Salmon to the bears!” Salmon toss kicks off Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash
Zoo mourns the loss of geriatric jaguar
Baby giraffe’s feet abnormalities improve—shoes are removed
Zoo’s female African lion passes away
Butterflies are back! Molbak’s Butterfly Garden returns to zoo. Press invited to tour pollinator oasis teeming with butterflies
Become bear smart! Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash raises awareness about native carnivores and other wildlife
Otter pups ready to meet the public! Press preview: Friday, May 17
Press preview: Male baby giraffe takes first steps outdoors with new shoes made by equine specialist and has a name!
Get your flutter on! Molbak’s Butterfly Garden returns soon. Pollinator-friendly oasis teeming with butterflies opens May 24
Zoo’s penguin breeding season closes with two hatchings. Press is invited for weigh-in session
Giraffe update: 5-day-old baby is outfitted with therapeutic shoes. Zoo’s exhibits team lends helping hands by custom-making shoes
Zoo for All: Celebrating Our Cultures. Zoo hosting day of music, dancing and more to celebrate diversity in the community
Baby giraffe update
Baby giraffe is here—Olivia gives birth today. It’s a boy!
New Mobile Zoo will pay a visit to South Park Community to celebrate Duwamish Valley Youth Corps on April 27
Otterly awesome otter pups open their eyes!
Zoo will close gorilla exhibits for home improvements starting April 23. Re-opening planned in several weeks
Celebrate Earth Day the Woodland Park Zoo way. Small actions make a big impact on the planet.
Zoo introduces elk Buttons to outdoor habitat. Partially-tamed elk is meeting other members of her species
Summer happenings and programs at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo’s pregnant giraffe is under birth watch #HaveYouHerd: Olivia to give birth anytime to her second offspring
New Malaysian state park tripled in size gives hope for Malayan tigers
Press Conference at Woodland Park Zoo on April 3. Toss the Tusk invites the public to drop off wildlife items illegal to sell in state Attorney General Bob Ferguson to speak
Two final weeks to say goodbye to Woodland Park Zoo’s adorable twin red pandas! 9-month-old Zeya and Ila moving to new homes at different zoos
Zoo’s geriatric Komodo dragon passes away
Zoo’s river otter gives birth to four pups. First-ever documented river otter birth at the zoo
Hop to Woodland Park Zoo for Bunny Bounce on April 20. A day of egg hunts for kids and Easter treats for animals
Toss the Tusk invites the public to drop off wildlife items illegal to sell in state. Zoo partners with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on April 6
Partially-tamed elk, “Buttons,” fails to join wild herd, transported to new home at Woodland Park Zoo
Time is running out to save 30% on zoo admission prices
Zoo announces three more artists for ZooTunes concerts. BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales begin March 1
Zoo’s giraffe expecting a baby in the spring. Birth window for experienced mom is mid-March to late April
Zoo will honor local leaders and kick off Living Northwest Initiative fundraising at Thrive Wildlife Heroes event
Learn how to prune roses at Woodland Park Zoo’s Rose Garden
Woodland Park Zoo is closed today
Delayed opening: Woodland Park Zoo to open at 11:00 a.m. today
Woodland Park Zoo will close at 2:00 p.m. today
The way to an otter’s heart: fish pops!A sneak peek of Valentine’s Day at Woodland Park Zoo
Animals celebrate Valentine’s Day the wild way on February 9
Meet Ecki, the zoo’s newest tree kangaroo! Endangered tree kangaroo joey emerging from mother’s pouch