EARLY CLOSUREThe zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wolves Don’t Have Time to WaitWoodland Park Zoo leads nationwide zoo movement calling for emergency federal protection of wolves
Zoo loses oldest orangutan, Melati, after critical surgery
Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2022 available for public review and comment
Volunteer at Woodland Park Zoo!Join a virtual info session in January
Together We Light Up With GratitudeWoodland Park Zoo Animals Visit MOHAI
Zoo’s rhinos celebrate their 5th birthday with their favorite treats!
Preview: Media invited to experience the magic of WildLanterns at the zooTour the enchanting brand-new lanterns before opening day
Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free admission on Veterans Day, November 11
Sweet, sweet sustainability: pick Halloween candy that doesn’t hurt wildlife
Zoo’s geriatric red panda passes away
Zoo’s oldest orangutan to undergo CT scan
Red panda safely returned after animal keeper reports it outside of his exhibit
Restore Wolf Protections This Wolf Awareness Week: Washington state residents can lead the pack on demanding federal action
This is how you zoo: Fall and winter happenings at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo’s new female orangutan, Batu, meets her future mate
Pumpkin Bash presented by T-Mobile: autumn fun and treats will return for kiddies and animals October 30-31 at Woodland Park Zoo
The stinky smell of science: Woodland Park Zoo volunteers construct scentdispersing devices to aid wildlife conservation research in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
Komodo dragon exhibit reopens and it’s better than ever for the giant lizards
Zoo kicks off its annual Fall Fecal Fest! Starting today, enter online for chance to purchase Zoo Doo
Zoo Campers call on Congress: Pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act
The zoo stands up for wolves. You should, tooCelebrate International Wolf Day by signing petition to protect wolves
Turtle power! Tiny, mighty turtles head back to the wild August 13 State proclaims the week of August 8 as “Western Pond Turtle Recovery Week” for 30-Year Anniversary
Press invited to watch western pond turtles being prepared for release to protected site Shellebrate 30 years of saving western pond turtles!
Zoo’s new summer baby: infant mountain goat kid hits the trail!
Christmas in July! Tickets on sale now for WildLanterns
This is how you zoo: Summer happenings at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo’s Jungle Party fundraiser will be in person and virtual Monday, July 5–Friday, July 9, 2021
Zoo holds its first-ever Summer Fecal Fest!Enter online through July 9 for chance to purchase Zoo Doo
Zoo’s baby lemurs have names! Online naming poll results are in
Help name a baby lemur! Online naming poll kicks off today
Woodland Park Zoo updates: masks and reopening of exhibits New updates begin Saturday, May 22
See art, help children and save species! Art work from upcycled crayons to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital and Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo announces new penguin chicks on World Penguin Day!
Baby gorilla Zuna is a hit with zoo-goersThe 11-week-old girl is outdoors on a limited schedule
Madagascar comes to life: bouncy baby lemurs born at the zoo!First birth of lemurs at the zoo in 16 years
Zoo loses elderly gorilla, VipDeceased gorilla was father of Yola and first gorilla born in the Netherlands
Let the sunshine in: outdoor session for baby gorilla ZunaBaby has her first tooth!
Together We Let Our Imaginations Take Flight!Woodland Park Zoo and The Seattle Public Library are Wild at Heart
New baby gorilla has a name…and how sweet it is!The Odermat family and Brown Bear Car Wash name baby gorilla
Red panda headed to new home, come wish her farewell! Two-time mom Hazel headed to Memphis Zoo later this month
Women fighting for wildlife: Meet conservation heroes breaking the moldWoodland Park Zoo celebrates International Women’s Day
UN World Wildlife Day 2021: “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”Happy 1st birthday to Kitoko, one of zoo’s gorilla ambassadors!
Shower baby gorilla with love, save gorillasVirtual baby shower for new baby gorilla and family
It’s Zoo Doo time: Spring Fecal Fest!Enter online through March 15 for chance to purchase Zoo Doo
Baby gorilla update: mom and 2-week-old baby are together and bonding!Happy Birthday to mom who turns 25 today
Together We Let Our Hearts Soar!Woodland Park Zoo and The Museum of Flight are Wild at Heart this Valentine’s Day
Woodland Park Zoo’s gorilla mom has given birth to her second babyNewborn gorilla is currently under human care
Birth watch begins for pregnant gorilla, NadiriNew baby is due to arrive between late January and early February
Together We Jump for Joy! Cultural partners kick off 2021 with Wild at Heart year-long celebration