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Woodland Park Zoo celebrates 125 years by surprising honorary 1.25 millionth visitor of 2024
Zoo hires new Senior Director of Animal CareInternational career spans veterinary and animal care, zoo operations and executive leadership
Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2025 available for public review and comment
New proactive, preventive measures to protect zoo birds from HPAI
Pregnant orangutan loses baby
Woodland Park Zoo awarded transformative grant to advance empathy for animalsInitiative is changing the relationship between wildlife, zoos, aquariums and their visitors
Tonight’s WildLanterns canceled
NEW REPTILE EXHIBIT!Zoo brings more reptiles and amphibians to new Reptile Realm Discover the forests of Southeast Asia and Oceania starting Nov. 14
Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free admission on Veterans Day, November 11
Zoo’s last gray wolf, Shila, passes away.Shila believed to be the first wolf with a pacemaker
PHOTO OP: Celebrate International Snow Leopard Day With the Zoo’s New Cubs
Woodland Park Zoo honored with Excellence in Marketing Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Zoo mourns the loss of its geriatric jaguar
First-time expectant orangutan on 24-hour birth watch as she nears end of pregnancy
Pumpkin Bash presented by Western Washington Toyota DealersFall fun and treats for kiddies and animals
Baby gorilla is accepted by foster mom at Louisville ZooBaby Abeo makes his debut to the public
Zoo’s female pudu passes away following dental procedure
Time to scoop Zoo Doo for the fallAvailable at the zoo in bulk: September 28 and 29
Zoo finds new home for its last hippo, LupeFinal day to see Lupe will be September 24
#ThisIsHowWeZoo: Fall and winter fun at Woodland Park Zoo
Drink Coffee. Save Tree Kangaroos.Tree Kangaroo Conservation Coffee Available September 6 at Woodland Park Zoo and Caffe Vita
Extra, Extra! Coyote Makes Headlines on National Newspaper Carrier Day
Last weekend at the zoo for butterflies and summer hours
Baby gorilla arrives safely at new home, Louisville ZooBaby will be socialized with foster mom and gorilla family
Zoo’s only tapir departing for Raisin Capital of the WorldLast day to see her: August 27
Snow leopard cubs named as they make public debut!
Zoo announces plans to move baby gorilla to another zooNew home will ensure baby grows as a gorilla
Head start class of endangered turtles graduate to the wildTurtles to be released on August 9
New Crane Soars at Woodland Park ZooConstruction Ramps Up on New Forest Trailhead Exhibit
Head start class of turtles getting ready to graduate for release to the wild
Zoo’s Geriatric Jaguar Back on View and Doing Well Following Recent Medical Treatment
Gorilla giggles: new baby gorilla continues to thrive and be hand-rearedZoo focusing on surrogate gorilla mom
New Adorable Photos!Snow Leopard Cubs Open Their Eyes for the First Time
It’s a Bat-tacular Summer!Bat Activity Trends announces this year’s list of sunset meetups
Gorilla Akenji gives birth to her first babyNewborn is currently being hand-reared by gorilla staff
Zoo mourns loss of otter pup
Birth watch begins for pregnant gorillaFirst-time expectant mom due anytime to early July
Zoo announces an orangutan is pregnantOrangutan birth will mark the first for the zoo in 35 years
Gray wolf at Woodland Park Zoo receives pacemaker in groundbreaking and life-saving procedure*Procedure is among the first known conducted for a wolf species
Roar and Pour! Brace Yourself for OktoBEARfest This Fall!Tickets go on sale June 14 for Woodland Park Zoo’s Reimagined Brew at the Zoo
Pawsitively Precious: Zoo Welcomes Snow Leopard Cubs
2-month-old otter pups show off swimming skillsPublic debut: press invited before the zoo opens
Woodland Park Zoo continues commitment to sustainability with launch of reusable cup programNew program in partnership with Levy and Bold Reuse
A precious new arrival just in time for summer!Woodland Park Zoo celebrates pudu birth
Hop to the Top: World Tree Kangaroo Day is Here!
Memorial Day weekend brings butterflies back! Press invited a day early to Butterfly Garden
Saving Wildlife: Zoo Highlights Lesser-Known Species on Endangered Species Awareness Day
#ThisIsHowWeZoo: Summer fun is all happening at the zoo
Zoo shares pregnant gorilla’s ultrasound images Baby due in late June or early July
In time for Mother’s Day: otter pups open their eyes!
Woodland Park Zoo Celebrates 125 years!
Today kicks off the largest bioblitz on the planet! City Nature Challenge 2024: April 26–May 5
Statement regarding grizzly bear restoration in the North Cascades Zoo celebrates conservation decision
Woodland Park Zoo to say goodbye to beloved hippo, Water LilyDifficult decision has been made to humanely euthanize hippo after recent cancer diagnosis and declining quality of life
Zoo introduces new chick on World Penguin DayPress is invited for a meet cute of new hatchling
Pups should make for an ottersome summer!Mama gives birth to pair of otter pups
NEW WILDLIFE IMAGES: Rare Carnivores Photographed With the Help of New Technology Co-Developed by Woodland Park Zoo
Welcome the season of renewal at Spring SpectacularApril 13: treats for animals, games, animal keeper talks and more
Spring ushers in first Zoo Doo sale of the yearFirst time EVER that poop of primates and more added to the mix!
Statement from Woodland Park Zoo on Grizzly Bear Restoration in the North Cascades
Biopsy from hippo dental procedure reveals cancer diagnosisPalliative care plans being developed to ensure her ongoing quality of life
A baby gorilla is on the way this summer!Pregnant gorilla will be a first-time mom
WE’RE HIRING!Woodland Park Zoo Hosts Hiring Fair on March 19 for Seasonal Temporary Employees
Adorable tapir leaving zoo for new adventuresSee the darling through March 13
Cams and collars help tree kangaroos and local communitiesWorld Wildlife Day, March 3: digital innovation saving wildlife
It’s time to prune the roses!Rose pruning demo at Rose Garden: March 9
See concerts. Save animals. ZooTunes celebrates 40 years!Lineup for 2024 summer concert series announced
Happy Valentine’s Day: We’re blushing over you!
Happy Birthday Urso!Zoo’s New Maned Wolf Turns 2
Media Invited: Celebrate the Legendary Year of the DragonZoo highlights Komodo Dragons to Mark the Lunar New Year
Zoo reveals the winning name for flamingo chick
Help name a flamingo chick—floof!Online naming poll begins today