Spring Spectacular
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Zoo in Bloom!
Spring has sprung at Woodland Park Zoo
Join us on April 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and celebrate the beauty of spring at Woodland Park Zoo’s Spring Spectacular! Enjoy this special one-day event is packed with fun, family-friendly activities that highlight the wonders of the season.
Wander through blooming gardens, enjoy springtime animal enrichments, and engage with expert gardeners and horticulturists to learn about pollinator-friendly planting. Kids can get creative with arts and crafts, compete for prizes in zoo trivia, and more. Plus, discover how we turn animal waste into nutrient-rich compost gold—Zoo Doo! Join a Zoo Doo Yard tour to learn all about the most "poopular" compost in the Pacific Northwest and how it helps gardens thrive.
Spring Spectacular is the perfect way to welcome the season while learning how small actions can make a big impact. Explore the importance of native planting, discover ways to support pollinators in your own backyard, and see firsthand how sustainability efforts like composting contribute to a healthier planet. During this event, don’t miss our EV Ride & Drive experience, where you can test drive electric vehicles, scooters, and bikes while learning about the sustainable benefits of going electric. Join us for a fun-filled day of learning, play, and springtime joy.
Spring Spectacular activities are included with general admission.
Activities
Zoo Doo Yard Tours
11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the South Plaza for Guess the Zoo Doo before heading out with Dr. Doo to explore the magic of composting. First come, first served!
Banda Hut
10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Test your conservation knowledge in a session of Family Trivia: From Zoo Poo to Bugs and Blooms
Zoomazium
Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, including Zoo Doo sensory activity, pollinator coloring sheets, as well as regularly scheduled Zoomazium programming.
Picnic Shelter
Get creative with giant coloring sheets and pollinator symmetry activities, presented by Seattle Universal Math Museum.
Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Sponsored by Forth Mobility
Before or after you’ve enjoyed Spring Spectacular, don’t miss the chance to explore the exciting world of electric mobility at our EV Ride & Drive experience, in partnership with Forth and Carter Motors, Inc! Chat with experts about the latest technology and find out which sustainable transportation options fit your lifestyle. Test drive an EV car, scooter, or bike—or try them all! Learn how EVs can shrink your carbon footprint, connect with utility providers about rebates and incentives, and hear firsthand from EV owners about their experiences. Don’t miss this fun, hands-on opportunity to discover the benefits of going electric!
Sign up for your test drive time in Bank of America Commons, just outside the West Gate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Animal Enrichment
10:00 a.m. Jaguar
10:00 a.m. Orangutan
10:15 a.m. Snow Leopard
10:30 a.m. Warty Pig
10:30 a.m. Ambassador Animal
10:45 a.m. Maned Wolf
11:00 a.m. Rhino
11:15 a.m. Komodo Dragon
11:30 a.m. Brown Bear
11:30 a.m. Red Panda
11:30 a.m. Sloth Bear
11:45 a.m. Red Ruffed Lemur
12:00 p.m. Gorilla
12:00 p.m. Lynx
12:30 p.m. Ambassador Animal
1:00 p.m. Penguin
1:00 p.m. Ambassador Animal
1:30 p.m. River Otter
1:30 p.m. Reptile Realm
2:00 p.m. Pudu
2:30 p.m. Asian Small-clawed Otter
Pollinator Pop-Up Fair Booths
Explore our resource fair featuring local conservation organizations dedicated to sustainability and wildlife protection. Connect with experts and discover practical ways to incorporate conservation into your daily life!
Tilth Alliance
Puget Soundkeepers
Master Gardeners
Neighborhood Farmers Market Association
Washington Native Bee Society
Bats NW
Cedar Grove
Washington Wild
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sponsors