Woodland Park Zoo Press Release

Editor note: Photo op is Friday, February 8. For the event on Sunday, February 10, media may film/photograph activities on their own. Enter through the South Entrance at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. or West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

What:
What do you give Woodland Park Zoo’s pigs and lemurs for Valentine’s Day? Certainly not the traditional chocolates, diamonds or greeting cards… On Friday, February 8, get a sneak peek at how the zoo celebrates the occasion as red ruffed lemurs and pigs nosh on heart-shaped wreaths with edible favorites.

Red-ruffed lemur with treats
Photo: Matt Hayward

On Sunday, February 10, zoo visitors and members can enjoy a day of animals being treated to heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, honey, strawberries and cranberries, herbal bouquets, heart-shaped steaks and more.

The special treats are part of the zookeepers’ ongoing efforts to help enrich the lives of the zoo’s animals, promote natural animal behavior, keep animals mentally stimulated and engage zoo visitors.

When:
Photo op for lemurs and pigs: Friday, February 8, 1:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Day treats: Sunday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where:
Photo op on February 8, 1:30 p.m.: Enter through Woodland Park Zoo’s ARC near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Staff will escort you to the exhibits.

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.