Membership News at Woodland Park Zoo
The latest news and updates about membership at Woodland Park Zoo
Posted by Steve Sullivan, Membership Manager
Important Membership program changes
Night Exhibit Closed
New Discovery Passport membership
Express member entry is coming!
Meerkats are coming!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Important Membership program changes
You spoke and we listened! Thanks to all the great feedback and suggestions from members, we've made significant improvements to the membership program this year.
On March 1, 2010, we've rolled out a whole new membership program that will give you more choices and new options. And, even better, most members will find membership more affordable than ever!
Learn how these changes will affect your membership >>
Monday, March 1, 2010
Night Exhibit Closed
The Night Exhibit (formerly the Nocturnal House) closed to the public March 1st.
“Ensuring excellent animal care is our highest priority,” said General Curator Dr. Nancy Hawkes. “Some of the animals in the Night Exhibit are not completely nocturnal,” explained Hawkes, “so we are able to continue to exhibit these selected animals at the zoo because they are active during daylight hours as well. Visitors still will be able to enjoy some of their favorites."
The north end of the Adaptations Building is temporarily currently closed while modifications are made to accommodate the Night Exhibit animals remaining at the zoo. The building’s section also is under construction for an exhibit that brings meerkats back to the zoo after a 10-year absence. The meerkat exhibit and Adaptations Building will re-open on May 1, 2010. Read more >>
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Discovery Passport membership
The new Annual Pass membership program launched on March 1st as did the new Discovery Passport membership. Learn more >>
Monday, March 1, 2010
Express member entry
It's the end of long lines and delays in getting your membership cards! Construction on the new West Entrance to the zoo at N. 57th St. and Phinney Avenue N is nearing completion. This week much of the landscaping goes in as we get ready to open the new entrance May 1st.
With your membership card in hand you'll be able to practically walk right in! Great amenities will abound, including an inviting membership office where you'll be able to pick up your new and improved membership cards instantly.
At the new entry you'll find new restrooms next to the main path and the new second location of the gift shop. If you enter the zoo through this gate, you'll also find restrooms outside the zoo for the first time. In busy months you'll be able to grab a cup of coffee before you enter. The South Entrance at N. 50th St. and Fremont Avenue N. will be remodeled as well to allow for member express entry and a new parking lot will bring some visitors even closer to the entry than before.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Meerkats are coming!
We're excited to announce that meerkats are coming to Woodland Park Zoo in 2010! It will be an indoor exhibit in the Adaptations Building and will open to the public May 1. Members are invited to the member preview on April 30. Visit this page later in March for full details.