Woodland Park Zoo Press Release

What:
In order to continue to provide excellent customer service and save money, Woodland Park Zoo is changing its phone system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Updating the phone system to VoIP will allow the zoo to take advantage of new communication technologies and expand services with further capabilities.

The zoo’s phone numbers will be changed. The main phone line will be 206.548.2500 and 206.548.2599 (TTY). An automated attendant will direct callers to choose from a variety of menu options in order to access all zoo departments or individuals.

When:
The new system takes effect as of 8:30 a.m. on January 25, 2008.

Info:
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through April 30, and 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily May 1 through September 30.

Admission: October 1-April 30: Adult (13-64) $11.00; Child (3-12) $8.00. May 1-September 30: Adult (13-64) $15; Child (3-12) $10. Free for children 2 and under year round. Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year round. Parking: $4.50.

For more information, visit www.zoo.org or call 206.548.2500.

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.