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

Winter Programs:
Programs are effective through February 29, 2004 except as noted. Locations of programs are posted at zoo entries.

Discovery Barn - noon - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays only through February
While visiting the Family Farm, stop by the Discovery Barn to discover the world of wildlife through self-directed activities, crafts and a variety of “hands-on” experiences!

Elephant Updates — 11:45 a.m. daily
Meet an elephant keeper and get an update on our youngest elephant, Hansa. Learn about the new elephant exhibit changes for managing our elephants.

Humboldt Penguin Feeding - 11:00 a.m. Fridays
Here’s your chance to talk with zoo staff and watch as they feed fish to the endangered Humboldt penguins.

Ocelot Feeding — 11:30 a.m. Fridays
Watch zoo staff feed live fish to an ocelot and learn how keepers use a variety of feeding techniques to enrich the lives of the zoo’s animals.

Reticulated Python Snake Feeding - 11:30 a.m. January 29, February 26 only
Snakes swallow their prey whole, and can eat large animals relative to their own size. Find out how while watching a keeper feed an 18’ reticulated python or other large snake in the Day Exhibit. Program is dependent on the snake’s appetite (prey fed to snake is not alive).
Raptors - 2:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors. Here's your chance to learn more about these hunters of other birds, mammals and fish. Subject to cancellation due to weather.

Yellow Anaconda Snake Feeding - 1:30 p.m. February 5 only
Snakes swallow their prey whole, and can eat large animals relative to their own size. Find out how while watching a keeper feed a 10’ yellow anaconda in the Tropical Rain Forest exhibit. Program is dependent on the snake’s appetite (prey fed to snake is not alive).

*** NEW EXHIBIT*** Jaguar Cove
A long-awaited new home, naturally, of course, recently opened for the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere, the jaguar. Jaguar Cove offers a taste of the jaguar’s tropical world: the lush, dense rain forests of Central and South America, a warm, sandy shoreline, a freshwater pool, and the harmonious sounds of birds and falling water. The naturalistic exhibit leads into the award-winning Tropical Rain Forest teeming with an abundance of plants and a variety of primates, frogs, birds, and reptiles representing Central and South America and Africa.

Sumatran Tigers
Visit Woodland Park Zoo’s endangered Sumatran tigers born last year, Jaya (Jai-yah) and Suriya (Soo-ree-ya). The female siblings can be seen playing outdoors daily in the tiger grotto.

Habitat Ramblers: Look for the “Ask Me” Button
Be on the lookout for a Habitat Rambler wearing an “Ask Me” button. Using a variety of animal props and enrichment items used by keepers, volunteer Habitat Ramblers provide information about bioclimatic zones, animal enrichment activities and conservation efforts.

Reptiles on Wheels/Bugs on Wheels
While visiting the zoo, look for special carts with banners titled “Reptiles on Wheels” or “Bugs on Wheels.” Stop by to see strange and beautiful bugs, snakes or lizards up close.

Winter events and lectures

Valentine’s Day Dinner 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. February 14
Are you looking for a unique, yet romantic way to spend your Valentine’s Day? Then spend an elegant and romantic evening with your loved one at Woodland Park Zoo’s Rain Forest Food Pavilion - complete with a gourmet dinner and the sexy sounds of a live jazz band. Also, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate! Cost: $45 per person. Reservations and pre-payment required. For more information and reservations, call 206-684-4825.

Lecture The Last Wilderness, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - 7:30 p.m. February 19
Join acclaimed photographer Kennan Ward for his slide-illustrated lecture, “The Last Wilderness, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.” Ward will discuss his encounters with polar bears and share his stunning photos of these beautiful giants of the North. The lecture will take place at the zoo’s Auditorium near the South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. Cost: $8. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.zoo.org or call 206-684-4800.

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 (13-64) $10; Child (3-12) $7; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and disabled receive a discount and 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/Food: Visit the ZooStore for unique gifts and zoo souvenirs and the Rain Forest Food Pavilion to quench your thirst or appetite. 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..