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Public Programs - Spring/Summer 2009 and Exhibit Information
Programs
take place from May 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009 except
as noted.*
If
the weather is not cooperating with your plans to visit the zoo,
try the Rainy
Day Tour!
*Programs may be canceled without notice due to weather or other factors.
Programs
are listed below by day of the week:
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Feed a Giraffe!
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| Public
Programs |
Mondays
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Times
and Locations
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Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with a paying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savanna. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
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Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
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Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at the rocks south of the Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
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Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
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Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
2:30 p.m.
Monday
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!
|
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
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| Tuesdays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with paying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savann. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (cancelled 6/23)
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
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Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
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Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at rocks south of Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
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Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!
|
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
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| Wednesdays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with parying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savanna. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
|
Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
|
Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at rocks south of Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
Elephant Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
2:30 p.m.
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!
|
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
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| Thursdays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with paying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savanna. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
|
Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
|
Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at rocks south of Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
2:30 p.m.
Thursday
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!
|
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
| Fridays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with paying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savanna. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
|
Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
|
Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at African Village
|
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
2:30 p.m.
Friday
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!
|
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
| Saturdays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with paying adult)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savanna. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savanna Giraffe Feeding Platform
|
Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
|
Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at rocks south of Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
12:30, 3:30
Saturday
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help! |
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
| Sundays |
Times and Locations |
Giraffe Feeding - $5 per person (free for 2 years and under with paying adult.)
Get up close to feed the giraffes on a raised platform in the African Savann. Due to appetites, giraffes may not feed. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daily
African Savann Giraffe Feeding Platform
|
Upapi! (African beading) - $3 per bracelet. Fee supports waterhole restoration in Kenya
See authentic samples of authentic African beading and make your own beaded bracelet! |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
African Village
|
Animal Contact Experience in the Family Farm
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas of the Family Farm. |
11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
Family Farm |
Nature Exchange Trading
Bring in your drawings, photos, research, or cool nature items. You can earn points to trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Daily
Zoomazium |
African Savanna Safari
Join a Maasai interpreter for a safari around the African Savanna. |
11:00 a.m.
Daily
Starts at rocks south of the Savanna Aviary |
African Village Storytelling
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through the drama, storytelling or personal experience of a Maasai interpreter. |
Noon
Daily
African Village |
Keeper Talk
Meet a zookeeper and learn more about animal care at Woodland Park Zoo. |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Daily
Locations vary - see entrance kiosks for today's programs. |
Penguin Keeper Talk
Here's your chance to learn more about our endangered Humboldt penguins, and about where they live -- here at Woodland Park Zoo and in the wild. |
1:00 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the elephant keepers and learn about the zoo's magnificent elephants. Discover how Woodland Park Zoo support elephant conservation in the wild and what you can do to help. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Elephant Forest/barn |
Wonderful Waterholes
Discover how conserving waterholes sustains wildlife and people in the African savanna. |
2:00 p.m.
Daily
Hippo exhibit
|
Raptor Flight Program
Here's your chance to learn more about birds of prey. Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors while demonstrating their impressive flying and hunting skills. |
12:30, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
Raptor Center |
Penguins in Peru
Learn more about
the Humboldt penguin research that Woodland Park Zoo is supporting in Punta San Juan, Peru and how you can help!! |
3:30 p.m.
Daily
Humboldt penguin exhibit
|
People
with disabilities will be accommodated on request. A two-week
notice is requested for sign language interpreters. For more
information call 206.548.2500 (voice only) or 206.548.2599 (TDD
only).
Other
program opportunities at the zoo:
Conservation
Connections
Learn more about the zoo's involvement in conservation programs
around the world and in our region. Meet a docent at various
exhibits to find out how the zoo and you can actively participate
in ongoing efforts to conserve wildlife, from snow leopards to
wild dogs.
Habitat Ramblers: Look for the "Ask Me" button
Habitat Ramblers can be found in the African Savanna, Northern Trail, Tropical
Asia, or in the Tropical Rain Forest. With a variety of animal props and enrichment
items used by keepers, volunteer Habitat Ramblers share information about bioclimatic
zones, animal enrichment activities and conservation efforts.
Animal Encounters
Want a close encounter with the animal kind? Here's your chance to meet a lizard,
snake, millipede or other small zoo animal up-close and personal. Look for
the Animal Encounters cart!
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Nature Exchange 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily 
Willawong
Station - The bird feeding experience
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