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The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for our Tasting Flight event.

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Woodland Park Zoo Earns Meritorious AZA Accreditation, the gold standard of animal care

September 19, 2025
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African porcupines (and porcupettes) abound at the zoo

August 30, 2025
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Buy early and save! WildLanterns tickets on sale now at discounted prices

August 1, 2025
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Carnivore monitoring collaboration co-led by zoodocuments rare red fox in North Cascades

July 28, 2025
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Zoo welcomes another new tapir!

July 24, 2025
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Join Seattle Public Library and Woodland Pak Zoo for free Disability Pride Month celebration at the Rose Garden

July 13, 2025
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Zawadi and Kamari like to cool down with a meat-si Zawadi and Kamari like to cool down with a meat-sicle. Cub life.
Which animal would you pair with an enchanted even Which animal would you pair with an enchanted evening?

Tasting Flight is this Saturday, June 20, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Tix at link in bio or zoo.org/tastingflight *21+ only
Reminder: The zoo will close early at 1pm on 6/20/26 for this special event.

At Tasting Flight presented by Alaska Airlines, you can enjoy pours from more than 50 local wineries showcasing some of the best wines the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Sip and stroll through the zoo’s breathtaking grounds, engage with extraordinary animals, and explore our immersive exhibits. Tasting Flight is one of the most delicious ways to support wildlife!

#wine #winelover #pnwadventures #pnw #woodlandparkzoo
Bowie is back! The adorable 1-year-old sloth bear Bowie is back! The adorable 1-year-old sloth bear has recovered from surgery to repair a fractured femur in her right thigh. After several weeks of close monitoring and recovery in a quiet, off-view den, Bowie has healed well and has returned to her Banyan Wilds habitat with her mom, Kushali. Stop by and see this gorgeous floof on your next visit!
This @fwc26seattle Sea Beacon looks good in every This @fwc26seattle Sea Beacon looks good in every corner of our 92 acres! Woodland Park Zoo is proud to be part of the celebration guiding soccer fans and global visitors to follow the flukes and discover all that our beautiful city has to offer. You can join in by checking out the @fwc26seattle Sea & Win mobile challenge. Our Sea Beacon was donated by @microsoft and will be on view at West Guest Services if you want to stop by and see—it’s a beaut! ⚽️🌊🫍🏆🐧#weareseattle #seaandwin #followtheflukes #shineonseattle #woodlandparkzoo

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Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

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Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.

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