What:
Washington Mutual ZooTunes ushers in a milestone this summer as it celebrates its 20th anniversary of “fun and funding” at Woodland Park Zoo. The fundraising concerts have grown into the region’s most popular and affordable summer concert series showcasing award-winning performers and a variety of musical genres. This year’s eight-concert series kicks off Sunday, July 6, starring Taj Mahal and The Hula Band with special guest Keola Beamer. The series continues Wednesdays July 16 through August 27. The full line-up will be announced May 5.

A major fundraiser for the zoo, Washington Mutual ZooTunes is held outdoors in the zoo’s North Meadow where concert-goers sprawl out with blankets and low-backed patio chairs. With tickets $20 and under, and kids 12 and under free, the festival seating performances offer one of the best concert bargains in the Northwest. Thanks in part to Washington Mutual’s sponsorship, ZooTunes last year raised $620,000 to support animal care, zoo maintenance and upkeep, education programs for children and adults, and conservation programs that are helping to preserve wildlife species in our state and all over the world.

In addition to Washington Mutual, this year’s ZooTunes is sponsored by: PCC Natural Markets; Seattle Weekly; Shuttle Express; and The Mountain 103.7 FM.

When:
Sunday, July 6 and Wednesdays, July 16 through August 27. Zoo gates open 5:30 p.m. Concerts begin 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Concerts are held rain or shine. There are no ticket refunds.

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo’s North Meadow near the North Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Other entries are the South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. and the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo. Parking is free, but limited. Free parking is also available at lower Woodland Park.

Tickets:
Tickets go on sale beginning May 31 at all PCC Natural Markets: Fremont, Greenlake, Kirkland, Seward Park, View Ridge, West Seattle and Issaquah (with a $2 service fee added). Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets sell out fast, so purchase early! A limited number of tickets are available at Woodland Park Zoo gates during zoo hours. If available, day-of-show tickets are sold at Woodland Park Zoo only.

Info:
For more information, call the Washington Mutual ZooTunes hotline: 206.615.0076.
Or visit the ZooTunes section of the zoo’s Web site.