What:
Summer means cool treats for Woodland Park Zoo’s animals. Come watch penguins, grizzlies, tigers, elephants, and orangutans as they cool down with Popsicles and other summer favorites during the zoo’s Cool Blast!

When:
Fridays: August 12, 19, 26 and September 2.

Where:
Media are welcome to come on their own at these times:

• Penguins 11:00 a.m., penguin pool: ice cubes and live fish.
• Grizzlies noon, Northern Trail – Taiga Viewing Shelter: Popsicles with fruit and/or fish.
• Tigers 1:00 p.m., Adaptations, outdoor tiger grotto: Popsicles with meat.
• Elephants 2:00 p.m., Elephant Forest – pool: Popsicles with fruits and veggies.
• Orangutans 3:00 p.m., Trail of Vines – boardwalk: frozen juice Popsicles with nuts and fruit and whole frozen fruit.

Other:
Summer hours are 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily. 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.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.