Woodland Park Zoo Press Release

What:
The historic carousel at Woodland Park Zoo will close March 3 through March 14 for maintenance. The restored carousel was the 45th constructed by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and began its service in 1918 for the Cincinnati Zoo. Famous for its dedication to engineering masterworks and exquisitely carved horses 3⁄4 most hand-carved by master craftsman John Zalar 3⁄4 the Philadelphia Toboggan Company produced some of the most beautiful carousels ever constructed.

When:
Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 14.

Where:
The historic carousel is located on the North Meadow near the North Entrance of the zoo off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

Cost:
In addition to zoo admission, carousel rides are $2. Tokens can be purchased in the carousel pavilion.

Info:
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through April 30. Admission fees through April 30: Adult (13-64) $11.00; Child (3-12) $8.00. 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. Consider taking the bus, biking, walking or carpooling. Conserving resources is one more way of helping the animals. Call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.

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.