DAILY ACTIVITIES
Programs offered May 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 except where noted.
(All programs are free with zoo admission or membership except where noted.)
Feed an elephant, talk to a zookeeper, watch raptors soar—there’s so much to do at Woodland Park Zoo!
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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.
Zoo Experiences
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Activity
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Hours
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Information
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Willawong Station Bird Feeding
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9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open daily.
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Free with zoo admission. Bird sticks: $1 each, cash only.
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Family Farm Contact Area
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11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
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Free with zoo admission.
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Zookeeper Talk
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11:30 a.m. daily
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Locations vary. Weekly schedule:
Monday - Gorillas
Tuesday - Wolves
Wednesday - Lions
Thursday - Sloth Bears
Friday - Jaguars
Saturday - Snow Leopards
Sunday - Asian small-clawed otters
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Raptor Keeper Talk
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1:00 p.m. daily except Tuesdays
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Located in Raptor Center.
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Elephant Poo Paper Making
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1:00 - 3:00 p.m. daily
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Free with zoo admission. Located in African Village.
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Elephant Feeding
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. daily
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$5 per person, cash only. Due to appetites, elephants might not feed. Located in Thai Village.
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Special Activities
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Activity
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Hours
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Fee
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Historic Carousel
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9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
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$2 a ride, in addition to zoo admission.
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Real Close Guided Tours
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10:45 a.m.
June 26 - August 31: Wednesdays-Sundays
Sept. 1 - 29: Fridays - Sundays
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Prices Vary. See Real Close Tours Page for more details.
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Animal programs
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Activity
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Hours
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Location
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Elephant Conservation Program
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11:30 a.m. daily
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Elephant Forest
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Raptor Free Flight Program
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11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. daily except Tuesdays
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Raptor Center
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Clicker Training & You
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11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays
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Raptor Center
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Penguins Penguins Penguins!
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1:30 p.m. daily
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Penguins
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Colobus Monkey Program
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1:30 p.m. daily
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Tropical Rain Forest
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Zoomazium and Nature Exchange Programs
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Activity
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Hours
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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 including animal encounters, music programs, or puppet shows. Free with zoo admission.
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9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Daily
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Nature Exchange Trading
Want to take home a real shark’s tooth? Sand from the other side of the world? Maybe even a piece of dinosaur eggshell?! Earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection. Bring in your drawings, photos, research, cool nature items or pick up one of our fun activities to take with you around the zoo. Investigate shells, plants, fossils, minerals and the fun of collecting!
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Daily
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Creature Feature
Meet a real, live zoo animal! Listen to a fun puppet story, help create a play space for a curious creature, or practice observation skills to guess the day’s special animal visitor.
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10:30 a.m.
Daily
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Shake, Rattle & Roar!
Got ants in your pants? Come to Zoomazium and dance! Toddlers and caregivers are invited to sing, dance and play instruments to animal and nature-themed music.
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11:30 a.m.
Daily
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Puppet Show
Join our puppets as they tell a story and sing a song. After the show, meet our puppets and puppeteers on stage for a puppet dance party!
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4:30 p.m.
Daily July & August, Weekends May, June & Sept.
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