EARLY CLOSUREThe zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
A hatching 36 years in the making: Zoo celebrates new red-crested turaco chick
Woodland Park Zoo mourns passing of 26-year-old grizzly bear, Denali
Periodic: A Pop-Up Shop hosts plant sale fundraiser for Woodland Park ZooIt’s a big dill: Amazon Horticulture Department donates 2,000 plants
Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2021 available for public review and comment
Happy 5th birthday to gorilla Yola!
Woodland Park Zoo and new WildLanterns remain open during new state restrictionsIndoor restaurant services are closed through December 14
Press preview: Magic awaits at first-ever WildLanterns!New larger-than-life lantern festival
Babies abound: gorilla, tapir, pudu, snowy owls and now…leeches!!!! Zoo is proud to be home to these rare animals in zoos
Zoo loses its oldest penguin, Mr. Sea Geriatric bird was one of the oldest Humboldt penguins in North America
Fluffy red panda cubs make their public debut! Press is invited for adorable photo opportunity
Don’t miss final episode of “One Wild World”! Episode 3 premieres this week Tune in to live virtual series October 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Come shower some love: famed giraffe Hasani heading to new home Born with leg abnormalities, the giraffe touched millions of hearts around the world
Zoo to You offers fun learning for kids at home!
Red panda cubs getting cuter by the day: Support their care and your zoo on All for Animals Giving Day
Episode 2 of zoo’s new “One Wild World” live virtual series premieres this week Tune in live October 8 at 12:00 p.m.
A baby sister or brother is on the way for gorilla Yola!
Episode 1 of Zoo’s new “One Wild World” live virtual series premieres this week
Today, September 24, is World Gorilla Day!
Magic awaits you at first-ever WildLanterns! Larger-than-life lantern festival coming to Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo to continue accessibility and inclusion work IMLS grant to fund new Guest Inclusion Program
Zoo changes to seasonal hours on September 8
Tickets on sale now for first-ever virtual Brew With the Zoo
Endangered turtles are released to the wild Mighty turtles are making a slow, but steady comeback
Get your Zoo Doo on: Fall Fecal Fest kicks off August 17Enter online through September 6 for chance to purchase Zoo Doo
Magical snowy owl chicks hatch at Woodland Park Zoo
#SeattleWatermelon baby tapir gets a name!
Photos: Baby tapir takes a dip with mom!
Endangered turtles will soon be released to the wild Turtle power, tiny but mighty
Meet Tián and Zan! Zoo’s red panda cubs just got their names
Woodland Park Zoo’s baby boom continues with new tawny frogmouth chick
Help name a baby red panda! Zoo’s red panda cub naming poll online now
Splish splash! SeattleWatermelon baby tapir gets swim lessons!
Floof alert: First-ever spur-winged lapwing chicks hatch at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo’s Jungle Party fundraiser goes virtual Live auctions begin today, July 6–July 10, 2020
Video: Adorable baby tapir explores the great outdoors!
After months of nesting, it’s time to flock to the zoo! Woodland Park Zoo reopens to the public July 1
Your next cup of coffee could help save tree kangaroos and cloud forests Caffe Vita and Woodland Park Zoo team up to sell coffee for conservation
Zoo’s Jungle Party fundraiser goes virtual Monday, July 6–Friday, July 10, 2020
Joyful news: tapir Ulan gives birth for the first time #SeattleWatermelon: It’s a girl!
Baby boom! Zoo celebrates birth of red panda twins
Woodland Park Zoo to reduce workforce and senior salaries due to COVID-19 pandemic
Woodland Park Zoo’s oldest gorilla, Amanda, passes away Geriatric gorilla was an exemplary mother
Celebrate awesome otters on World Otter Day, May 27
Zoo’s baby gorilla injured during scuffle Infant is recovering at hospital under 24-hour care
New babies at the zoo! A pudu fawn and mountain goat kid join zoo’s family
Rare birds hatch at Woodland Park Zoo for the first time Animal care staff are hand-rearing ducklings
A bundle of joey! Meet the zoo’s precious wallaroo and wallaby babies
Zoo’s baby gorilla has a name! And the name is… Name reveal pays tribute to Endangered Species Day on May 15
Zoo introducesnew milky eagle owl, Jibini!
Zoo builds special sunning yardfor its oldest and blind gorilla, Amanda Netted area enables gorilla to spend time outdoors in the sunshine
Happy Mother’s Day! Gorilla is excellent mom to her baby Baby gorilla brings awe, joy,and smiles to zoo family and community
Happy 1st Birthday to giraffe Hasani!
Creatures Great and Small: GiveBIG Supports Them All! Now Scheduling On-Site Media Visits
Crane Returned to Zoo After Brief Beak Breakout
Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the hatching of penguin chicks
Celebrate Earth Day with Woodland Park Zoo Pay tribute to 50 years of Earth Day with nature-friendly activities
Be a Sofa Scientist! Celebrate Earth Day the safe way with Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo prepares for the birth of a tapir Birth window opens and baby proofing habitat is completed
Adopt a virtual animal and show support for wildlife Zoo launches new ZooParent Digital Adoption
ZooTunes concert series canceled for 2020 Zoo announces additional event cancellations
Chow down with zoo animals in new weekly live stream Woodland Park Zoo launching Super Snack Time on Facebook Live
Cutie agouti pups born at the zoo
Woodland Park Zoo launches relief fund Donations needed to support animal care as zoo extends temporary closure
Baby gorilla and mom bonding, thriving and loving the sunshine
Meet Fitz – your new favorite feline! Young male jaguar finds new home at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo cancels Bunny Bounce on April 11 and postpones Earth Day event
Blueberry, zoo’s popular ambassador hornbill, passes away
Zoo shares first photos of baby gorilla. Mom Uzumma and baby are thriving and bonding
Woodland Park Zoo precautionary measures responsive to King County recommendations
Woodland Park Zoo’s gorillas have a new family member! Mom Uzumma gives birth today to her first baby
First ZooTunes act announced – tickets on sale now! Blondie to perform at BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru
Birth watch begins for pregnant gorilla, Uzumma First-time expectant mom is due in early to mid-March
Learn how to prune roses at Woodland Park Zoo’s Rose Garden
Orangutan Chinta, zoo’s oldest animal, dies a day before 52nd birthday Chinta is last remaining animal born at Woodland Park Zoo in the 1960s
Injured wild trumpeter swan finds new home and love at the zoo Multiple organizations team up to rescue and rehabilitate swan
Zoo welcomes new trumpeter swans and love on Valentine’s Day
Woodland Park Zoo to Seek New Home for Hippos Lily and Lupe
Spring Fecal Fest kicks off tomorrow!Online entries for Zoo Doo lottery accepted through March 1st
Zoo and Seattle University invite the community to assist with wildlife research Help identify wildlife detected on 80,000+ photos on camera traps
Animals celebrate Valentine’s Day the wild way on February 8
Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2020 available for public review and comment
Baby Malayan tapir on the way! Expectant mom due this summer
Volunteer at Woodland Park Zoo! Zoo recruiting people 16 and older to join exciting volunteer program Merganser Hatchlings PR 5-20