Woodland Park Zoo Press Release

What:
What kind of a holiday wreath do you give an otter? One trimmed with fish and grapes, of course! Watch otters frolic and swim through wreaths as these aquatic favorites at Woodland Park Zoo kick off Winter Celebration on Tuesday, December 18.

Grizzly bear snacking on "Christmas Tree."
Photo: Dennis Dow

During the winter school break, animals are treated to a variety of holiday-themed treats such as wreaths with assorted fruit, evergreen trees with ornamental fruit, wrapped boxes and more. The event is free with zoo admission.

Winter Celebration is part of the zoo’s ongoing enrichment program to help enrich the lives of the zoo’s animals, promote natural animal behavior, keep animals mentally stimulated and engage visitors.

When:
Photo op with otters: Tuesday, December 18, 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Photo op: Northern Trail otter exhibit at northeast corner of Woodland Park Zoo. Meet at the ARC near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. The ARC is a locked building. If late, enter through the admissions gate and head directly to the exhibit.

Info:
Winter Celebration is Wednesday-Friday, December 19-21; and Wednesday-Friday, December 26-28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Zoo entries: N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. or N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Visit the Winter Celebration page on the zoo's Web site for a full schedule.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos all over the world. Conservation, education and excellent animal care are at the core of the zoo’s mission. The zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats 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 people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.