REAL CLOSE TOURS


Learn more about the zoo and go behind the scenes with a Real Close Tour

 
 

DAILY ACTIVITIES - SUMMER 2012

Programs offered May 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012

(All programs are free with zoo admission except where noted.)

 

Feed an elephant, talk to a zookeeper, watch raptors soar—there’s so much to do at Woodland Park Zoo every day!


Now you can take this schedule with you!

With our free mobile app, you can have this schedule in the palm of your hand. Use it to plan your trip in advance, and as a guide during your next visit.

Available for iPhone and Android.

 

 

 

 

 

Keeper Chats, Programs, and Zoo Experiences

*Programs may be canceled without prior notice at any time. Check for locations at the information screens at the West Entrance or the kiosk at the South Entrance. Reservations are not required for scheduled animal feedings listed.

Daily Feedings and Up Close Animal Experiences

Giraffe Feeding Experience*

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.

$5 per person, cash only; children 2 and under free with paying adult.

Elephant Feeding Experience*

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Daily.

 

$5 per person, cash only; children 2 and under free with paying adult.

Willawong Station – The Bird Feeding Experience*

9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Daily.

Free with zoo admission. Bird sticks: $1 each, cash only.

Animal Contact Experience*

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Daily.

Free with zoo admission.

Raptor Free Flight Program*

Noon and 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays

Free with zoo admission.

Special Activities

   

Historic Carousel

9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Daily.

$2 a ride, in addition to zoo admission.

 Real Close Guided Tours

10:45 a.m. Fridays-Sundays

Prices Vary. See Real Close Tours Page for more details.

Daily Programs

   

Saturdays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon.

FREE 

African Savanna Safari (African Village)

11:00 a.m.

FREE 

Visayan Warty Pig Keeper Talk ( Visayan Warty Pigs)

11:00 a.m.

FREE

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Villiage)

11:30 a.m.

FREE

Warthog Keeper Talk (Warthogs)

11:30 a.m.

FREE

African Village Storytelling (African Village)

Noon 

FREE

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs)

1:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Penguin Keeper Talk (Penguins)

1:30 p.m. 

FREE

Wonderful Waterholes (Hippos)

2:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Gorilla Keeper Talk (Gorillas)

3:00 p.m.

FREE 

Sundays

 

FREE 

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon.

FREE 

African Savanna Safari (African Village)

11:00 a.m. 

FREE 

Visayan Warty Pig Keeper Talk (Visayan Warty Pigs)

11:00 a.m. 

FREE 

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village)

11:30 a.m.

FREE 

Crane Keeper Talk (Red Crowned Crane)

11:30 a.m.

FREE 

African Village Storytelling (Banda Hut)

Noon

FREE 

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs)

1:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Penguin Keeper Talk (Penguins)

1:30 p.m.

FREE 

Wonderful Waterholes (Hippos)

2:00 p.m.

FREE

Red Panda Keeper Talk (Red Panda)

3:00 p.m. 

FREE

Mondays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon. 

FREE 

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village) 

11:30 a.m. 

FREE 

Tapir Keeper Talk (Tapirs) 

11:30 a.m. 

FREE 

Elephant Poo Papermaking  (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs) 

1:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk (Colobus Monkeys) 

1:30 p.m. 

FREE 

Tuesdays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon. 

FREE 

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village)

11:30 a.m.

FREE

Jaguar Keeper Talk (Jaguars)

11:30 a.m.

FREE

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

FREE

Orangutan Keeper Talks (Orangutans)

1:30 p.m.

FREE

Wednesdays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon.

FREE

African Savanna Safari (African Village)

11:00 a.m.

FREE

Visayan Warty Pig Keeper Talk (Visayan Warty Pigs)

11:00 a.m.

FREE

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village)

11:30 a.m. 

FREE

Wolf Keeper Talk (Wolves)

11:30 a.m. 

FREE

African Village Storytelling (Banda Hut)

Noon

FREE

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

FREE

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs)

1:00 p.m.

FREE

Fruit Bat Staff Talk (Fruit Bats)

1:30 p.m.

FREE

Warthog Keeper Talk (Warthogs)

1:30 p.m.

FREE

Wonderful Waterholes (Hippos)

2:00 p.m.

FREE

Thursdays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon.

FREE

African Savanna Safari (African Village)

11:00 a.m.

FREE 

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village)

11:30 a.m.

FREE 

Australasia Keeper Talk (Austrailasia)

11:30 a.m. 

FREE 

African Village Storytelling  (Banda Hut)

Noon 

FREE 

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs)

1:00 p.m.

FREE

Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk  (Colobus Monkeys)

1:30 p.m.

FREE

Wonderful Waterholes (Hippos)

2:00 p.m.

FREE

Fridays

   

Warty Pigs Smart Cart: Cute, Clever, Critically Endangered (Visayan Warty Pigs)

10:00 a.m.-Noon.

FREE

African Savanna Safari (African Village)

11:00 a.m. 

FREE 

Visayan Warty Pig Keeper Talk (Visayan Warty Pigs)

11:00 a.m.

FREE 

Elephant Keeper Talk (Thai Village) 

11:30 a.m. 

FREE 

Jaguar Keeper Talk (Jaguars)

11:30 a.m. 

FREE 

African Village Storytelling (Banda Hut)

Noon

FREE

Elephant Poo Papermaking (Banda Hut)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

FREE

Raptor Staff Talk (Raptor Programs)

1:00 p.m.

FREE

Brown Bear Keeper Talk (Taiga Viewing Shelter)

1:30 p.m.

FREE

Wonderful Waterholes (Hippos)

2:00 p.m. 

FREE 

Zoomazium and Nature Exchange Programs

Zoomazium
Kids 8 and under and their caregivers love Zoomazium! The indoor, nature play space offers play and learning in a fun, safe and stimulating environment all year long. Here, kids can connect with animals, habitats and more through the natural language of childhood – play! Crawl through a hidden cave. Climb a giant strangler fig tree. Enjoy daily programs for toddlers and older children. Free with zoo admission.

9:30 a.m. to 
5:30 p.m.
Daily

Nature Exchange Trading
Investigate shells, plants, fossils, minerals and the fun of collecting!  Bring in your drawings, photos, research or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Daily

Creature Feature
Children can get up close with live furred, feathered or scaly animals. Meet the star from a puppet story. Practice observation skills to discover who's in the Mystery Box. Design a play space for a curious creature and watch as it explores.

10:30 a.m.
Daily

Shake, Rattle & Roar!
Toddlers and caregivers are invited to sing, dance and play instruments to animal and nature-themed music.

11:30 a.m.
Daily

Puppet Show
Animal puppets tell stories and sing songs. Children are invited up to dance and meet the puppets after the show.

4:00 p.m.

Weekends, Holidays

 
 

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