October 15:
Winter Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily through March 14

October 24,25,26: Pumpkin Prowl, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
We dare you to spend Halloween at Woodland Park Zoo this year — that is, if you're brave enough! Who knows what kinds of creatures are running around after the sun goes down? Fear not, hundreds of illuminated pumpkins will guide you and your family through a spooktacular night of trick-or-treating and fun-filled activities. Ticket prices: Adult (18 and up) $7; Youth (3-17) $5 and Toddler (0-2) Free. Prices are for zoo members and non-zoo members alike as this is an after-hours fundraising event. For more information, visit the Pumpkin Prowl section of the zoo's Web site or call 206-684-4800.

November 5:
Lecture - Rewilding North America: Creating MegaLinkages to Link Roadless Areas, 7:30 p.m.

Hear Dave Foreman, one of America’s most famous conservation thinkers and leaders, describe a vision of the future when wilderness is so broadly linked that wild creatures like grizzly bears can roam from Mexico to Alaska. Foreman is perhaps best known as a co-founder of Earth First! and was named by Audubon magazine as one of the 100 Champions of Conservation of the 20th Century. The lecture will take place at the zoo’s Education Center near the zoo’s South Gate at N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N. Prices are $8 per lecture. Zoo members receive the special price of $7 per lecture. For more information, visit the Lectures section of the zoo's Web site or call 206-684-4800.

November 27:
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Feast among the beasts with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the zoo’s Rain Forest Food Pavilion! Tear into a traditional Thanksgiving feast and afterwards walk off your full tummy with a wildlife adventure throughout the zoo! Advance reservations and pre-payment required. Cost: In addition to zoo admission: $27.03 per person; $14.13 for children ages 3-10; free for children 2 years and under. Cost includes tax and service charge; price does not include zoo admission or parking. Zoo members receive free zoo admission. For more information and reservations, call 206-684-4825.

December 3:
Lecture - Jaguars and Puma of the Rain Forest: Uncovering the Cryptic Big Cats of Belize, 7:30 p.m.

Scott Silver is a leader in understanding jaguar habitat needs in the rainforest. Come hear how his highly successful jaguar survey has produced critical information about one of the most important jaguar strongholds left in the world. Only by understanding jaguars and what they need in their habitats can we find a way for jaguars and people to coexist. The lecture will take place at the zoo’s Education Center near the zoo’s South Gate at N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N. Prices are $8 per lecture. Zoo members receive the special price of $7 per lecture. For more information, visit the Lectures section of the zoo's Web site or call 206-684-4800.

December 6,7:
Holiday Breakfast, 9:30-11:00 a.m./Santa Photos, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday, the zoo’s Rain Forest Food Pavilion offers a delightful buffet breakfast, Santa photos and a mini-performance of The Nutcracker. Following your fill of breakfast delectables, take an adventure around the world and discover the different habitats of the zoo’s wildlife. Buffet features an omelet station, scrambled eggs, potatoes, crepes, bacon and sausage, Danishes, mini-muffins, fresh fruit and beverages. Advance reservations and pre-payment required. Reservations may be made starting November 1 by calling 206-684-4825. Cost: In addition to zoo admission: $27.03 per person; $14.13 for children ages 3-10; free for children 2 years and under. Cost includes tax and service charge; price does not include zoo admission or parking. Zoo members receive free zoo admission. Additional cost for Santa photos.

General Information:

Hours: Zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. daily, 365 days of the year. Closing times vary: 5:00 p.m. March 15 through April 30; 6:00 p.m. May 1 through September 14; 5:00 p.m. September 15 through October 14; 4:00 p.m. October 15 through March 14.

Zoo admission: Adult (18-64) $10.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $9.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $7.50; Preschool (3-5) $5.25; Toddler (0-2) Free. King County residents: Adult (18-64) $9.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $8.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $6.75; Preschool (3-5) $4.75; Toddler (0-2) Free. Zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round.

Parking: $3.50. Parking is limited. Please call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.

Gifts: Visit the ZooStore near the zoo’s South Gate for unique gifts and zoo souvenirs. Open daily during regular zoo hours.

Food: If you are hungry, thirsty, or just looking for a snack, visit the Rain Forest Food Pavilion near the zoo’s West Gate or the Outback Café on the east side of the zoo. Open daily during regular zoo hours.

Info: For more information and how to become a zoo member, call 206-684-4800 or 684-4026 (TTY), or visit the zoo’s Web site at www.zoo.org