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Two women smile and interact with several flamingos outdoors. One woman kneels, while the other woman crouches and takes a photo with her phone. Other people and event tables are visible in the background.

Actor and Vintner Kyle MacLachlan Joins as Honorary Chairof Woodland Park Zoo’s 50th Anniversary Jungle Party

February 12, 2026
A large tortoise walks on wood chips in an indoor enclosure with plants and rocks. Another tortoise is visible in the background near a rock wall.

Zoo’s farm to transform into new Wild Encounters

February 5, 2026
Two penguins stand on rocky surfaces, with a Seattle Seahawks football helmet and a blue flag displaying the number 12 placed on a rock in the foreground.

Zoo’s 12s rally for the Seahawks’ bid for the NFC Championship

January 23, 2026
A close-up of a newborn lion cub being gently held by people wearing gloves, with its eyes mostly closed and its fur still slightly damp. The background is blurred and medical staff are partially visible.

A purr-fect new addition!Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the birth of African lions 

January 16, 2026
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Two weeks left to fight for wildlife

December 8, 2025
A brown bear rests its head on its paw while lying on a moss-covered rock, gazing calmly at the camera. The background is softly blurred with hints of greenery.

The Seattle Snooze!  Zoo highlights bear hibernation habits ahead of winter

December 3, 2025
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