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February 8, 2010
Frozen, but heavenly tasting, hearts for otters
– Animals treated to Valentine’s Day treats



February 2, 2010
Rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden




January 29, 2010
Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals
presented by Franz Bakeries



January 26, 2010
Woodland Park Zoo presents two courses
to help you turn your backyard into wildlife habitat



January 20, 2010
Zoo announces closure date of Night Exhibit
– A number of species to remain in improved Adaptations Building


January 15, 2010
Enjoy a Parents’ Night Out while kids enjoy an evening at the zoo - Woodland Park Zoo offers on-site evening childcare on select dates

January 5, 2010
Statement regarding the proposed closing of the zoo's Night Exhibit (aka "Nocturnal House")



December 15, 2009
Mention “Winter Fun” for a free child’s admission
From Dec. 19 through Jan. 3, mention “Winter Fun” upon entry and one child 12 and under gets in free with each paying adult.



December 7, 2009
Join the animals for a Winter Celebration
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and join the animals at Woodland Park Zoo’s Winter Celebration. Presented by Franz Bakeries.



December 1, 2009
Woodland Park Zoo 2010 Calendar of Events
(Information subject to change)



November 30, 2009
Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan 2010 available for public review
Woodland Park Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2010 is available to the public beginning December 1, 2009 to midnight, January 4, 2010


November 18, 2009

Endangered Oregon spotted frogs returned to native habitat
In an ongoing effort to recover native Puget Sound wetland species, some 500 endangered Oregon spotted frogs were released into the wild



November 17, 2009

Zoo euthanizes ailing giraffe
13-year-old male giraffe at Woodland Park Zoo was humanely euthanized today following deterioration in physical health due to degenerative bone disease



November 11, 2009

Give the waste-free gift of a zoo experience this holiday season
Give a gift that will linger in your loved one’s memories, not in a landfill



November 5, 2009

Zoo hosts food drive at Turkey Toss presented by Franz Bakeries
Help provide relief for the community by dropping off non-perishable food donations at Woodland Park Zoo



October 27, 2009

Bears and snow leopard cubs “kick” for the Seattle Sounders FC
Woodland Park Zoo is cheering for the Seattle Sounders FC as they head to the first round of MLS Cup playoffs



October 19, 2009

Hippos chowing down on pumpkins kick off Pumpkin Bash
Pumpkins for hippos kicks off Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Bash



October 12, 2009

Smashing pumpkins at zoo’s Pumpkin Bash presented by Franz Bakeries
It’s pumpkin smashing time at Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Bash presented by Franz Bakeries



October 8, 2009

Woodland Park Zoo launches GPS-enabled zoo iPhone application
WPZ has released a first-of-its-kind zoo iPhone app



September 29, 2009|

Fall signals seasonal change in zoo hours and admission fees
The zoo's fall/winter hours go into effect October 1st


September 25, 2009|

Woodland Park Zoo's Pumpkin Prowl presented by Bartell Drugs
Beginning Mon, October 5, tickets go on sale


September 24, 2009|

Scouts enjoy free admission during Scout Weekend at the Zoo
Any scout in uniform gets in free with paying adult


September 22, 2009|
Woodland Park Zoo 2009 Fall-Winter Calendar of Events
(Information is subject to change.)

September 21, 2009 |
AZA grants accreditation to Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ (AZA) Accreditation Commission



September 14, 2009 |
2009-10 Fall and Winter Programs
all/winter hours – October 1 through April 30, the zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m.

 
 

 

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