Press Room

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MEDIA INQUIRIES

 

Media requests for interviews, information or images, or requests to be added to Woodland Park Zoo's media distribution list, should be arranged through Woodland Park Zoo Public Relations:


Gigi Allianic

Senior Public Relations & Communications Manager

Meghan Sawyer

Public Relations Coordinator

Contact Us

woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org
206.548.2550

 


Requesting Access to Photograph or Film at the Zoo

Requests to photograph and film on the grounds of Woodland Park Zoo must be made at least two weeks in advance by contacting Public Relations staff at 206.548.2550 or woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org.


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Press Materials


To receive hard copies of press kits and/or other information, please call the zoo’s media line at 206.548.2550 or email woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

Recent Press Kits

Butterfly Garden (2016)
Banyan Wilds (2016)

Background Fact Sheets

General zoo information
Awards and honors
Botanical highlights
Education programs
WPZ history

Official Interviews


Media Representatives Only


For interview arrangements, please call Woodland Park Zoo’s media line at 206.548.2550 during weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (PST). The media line ensures that the PR Department receives your call. On weekends, please call the zoo’s business line at 206.548.2500 during regular zoo hours. Staff can locate public relations or other appropriate staff as needed.

Requesting Images


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For access to official zoo images for media use, please contact us at woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org


Press Release Archive

2018 Press Releases

2017 Press Releases

2016 Press Releases

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

 

October 4, 2019

Pumpkin Bash weekend: autumn fun and treats for kiddies and animals
October 26–27 at Woodland Park Zoo

October 2, 2019

A Zoo for All: Woodland Park Zoo partners with Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound to host Buddy Walk

October 1, 2019

Zoo shares news of joy: a pregnant gorilla!
First-time mom-to-be is due in January 2020

September 30, 2019

10 MOUNTAIN GOAT KIDS TO FIND NEW HOMES AT ZOOS
Regional zoos partner with agencies on Olympics mountain goat relocation; 10 kids cared for at Northwest Trek before finding new homes.

Photo Credit: Katie Cotterill/Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

September 27, 2019

Zoo introduces new tiger in town
Meet Bumi!

September 26, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo’s 2019-2020 fall and winter programs

September 23, 2019

Combatting Climate Change: 10 Things We Do at the Zoo

September 19, 2019

Hop on over to Brew at the Zoo on October 3
Tickets on sale now for after-hours beer and cider tasting event at the zoo

September 16, 2019

Popular mountain goat Daisy headed to new home in North Dakota
1-year-old goat leaves in two weeks

September 9, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo Earns Meritorious AZA Accreditation

August 30, 2019

Sloth bear twins headed to new home at San Diego Zoo
Help say goodbye to the adorable brothers this weekend!

August 28, 2019

Seventh chef added to WildBites’ extraordinary lineup
Seattle’s culinary hard-hitters coming together for WildBites on September 6

August 23, 2019

See animals and save wildlife at Summer Safari
Summer Safari: African Wildlife Conservation Day is September 7

August 19, 2019

Fall Fecal Fest kicks off today, August 19
Enter online through September 8 for chance to purchase Zoo Doo

August 15, 2019

Back to School Special: Half Off Kids’ Admission at Woodland Park Zoo

August 12, 2019

Be a carnivore spotter and help scientists document sightings of carnivores

August 5, 2019

Endangered turtles being released to the wild on August 9
Local population recovery is slow, but steady

August 2, 2019

Two white-naped cranes hatch at Woodland Park Zoo
Chicks mark the first hatching of the vulnerable species for the zoo

July 29, 2019

Zoo honoring military and their families
Free admission, ambassador animal encounter, yoga and more

July 26, 2019

ZooTunes John Prine concert postponed Rescheduled for September 22

July 26, 2019

Tigers, rhinos, and sloth bears, oh my!
Wild Asia: Asian Wildlife Conservation Day is August 10

July 19, 2019

Mark your calendar! WildNights starts August 2
Zoo open late every Friday in August

July 18, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo forges cultural connections across the Pacific Ocean

July 16, 2019

Zoo for All: Honoring Those Who Serve
Zoo honoring veterans and active military by offering free admission July 30

July 15, 2019

Zoo and biologists prepare turtles for release to the wild
Recovery is slow, but steady

July 1, 2019

Zoo for All: Celebrating All Abilities

June 27, 2019

Zoo animals are treated to Fourth of July treats at Red, White & Zoo

June 20, 2019

Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser

June 14, 2019

Zoo for All: Celebrating All Abilities

June 10, 2019

You otter know! Zoo’s otter pups now have names.
3-month-old pups healthy, thriving and diving!

June 10, 2019

Zoo animals are treated to Fourth of July treats at Red, White & Zoo

June 7, 2019

Grizzly bears ransack a "backyard birthday party”
Become “bear smart” at Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash

June 6, 2019

Sip, sip, hooray! Tasting Flight tickets on sale now
Zoo’s popular summer wine tasting event returns July 26

June 3, 2019

Pike Place Fish Market visits the zoo: “Salmon to the bears!”
Salmon toss kicks off Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash

May 31, 2019

Zoo mourns the loss of geriatric jaguar

May 31, 2019

Baby giraffe’s feet abnormalities improve—shoes are removed

May 22, 2019

Zoo’s female African lion passes away

May 21, 2019

Butterflies are back! Molbak’s Butterfly Garden returns to zoo. Press invited to tour pollinator oasis teeming with butterflies

May 17, 2019

Become bear smart! Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash raises awareness about native carnivores and other wildlife

May 16, 2019

Otter pups ready to meet the public! Press preview: Friday, May 17

May 15, 2019

Press preview: Male baby giraffe takes first steps outdoors with new shoes made by equine specialist and has a name!

May 13, 2019

Get your flutter on! Molbak’s Butterfly Garden returns soon. Pollinator-friendly oasis teeming with butterflies opens May 24

May 8, 2019

Zoo’s penguin breeding season closes with two hatchings. Press is invited for weigh-in session

May 7, 2019

Giraffe update: 5-day-old baby is outfitted with therapeutic shoes. Zoo’s exhibits team lends helping hands by custom-making shoes

May 3, 2019

Zoo for All: Celebrating Our Cultures. Zoo hosting day of music, dancing and more to celebrate diversity in the community

May 3, 2019

Baby giraffe update

May 2, 2019

Baby giraffe is here—Olivia gives birth today. It’s a boy!

April 25, 2019

New Mobile Zoo will pay a visit to South Park Community to celebrate Duwamish Valley Youth Corps on April 27

April 23, 2019

Otterly awesome otter pups open their eyes!

April 21, 2019

Zoo will close gorilla exhibits for home improvements starting April 23. Re-opening planned in several weeks

April 19, 2019

Celebrate Earth Day the Woodland Park Zoo way. Small actions make a big impact on the planet.

April 17, 2019

Zoo introduces elk Buttons to outdoor habitat. Partially-tamed elk is meeting other members of her species

April 13, 2019

New Mobile Zoo will pay a visit to South Park Community to celebrate Duwamish Valley Youth Corps on April 27

April 12, 2019

Summer happenings and programs at Woodland Park Zoo

April 10, 2019

Zoo’s pregnant giraffe is under birth watch #HaveYouHerd: Olivia to give birth anytime to her second offspring

April 8, 2019

New Malaysian state park tripled in size gives hope for Malayan tigers

April 1, 2019

Press Conference at Woodland Park Zoo on April 3. Toss the Tusk invites the public to drop off wildlife items illegal to sell in state Attorney General Bob Ferguson to speak

March 29, 2019

Two final weeks to say goodbye to Woodland Park Zoo’s adorable twin red pandas! 9-month-old Zeya and Ila moving to new homes at different zoos

March 27, 2019

Zoo’s geriatric Komodo dragon passes away

March 26, 2019

Zoo’s river otter gives birth to four pups. First-ever documented river otter birth at the zoo

March 21, 2019

Hop to Woodland Park Zoo for Bunny Bounce on April 20. A day of egg hunts for kids and Easter treats for animals

March 20, 2019

Toss the Tusk invites the public to drop off wildlife items illegal to sell in state. Zoo partners with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on April 6

March 15, 2019

Partially-tamed elk, “Buttons,” fails to join wild herd, transported to new home at Woodland Park Zoo

March 14, 2019

Time is running out to save 30% on zoo admission prices

February 25, 2019

Zoo announces three more artists for ZooTunes concerts. BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales begin March 1

February 20, 2019

Zoo’s giraffe expecting a baby in the spring. Birth window for experienced mom is mid-March to late April

February 19, 2019

Zoo will honor local leaders and kick off Living Northwest Initiative fundraising at Thrive Wildlife Heroes event

February 15, 2019

Learn how to prune roses at Woodland Park Zoo’s Rose Garden

February 12, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo is closed today

February 11, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo is closed today

February 10, 2019

Delayed opening: Woodland Park Zoo to open at 11:00 a.m. today

February 9, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo is closed today

February 8, 2019

Woodland Park Zoo will close at 2:00 p.m. today

February 6, 2019

The way to an otter’s heart: fish pops!A sneak peek of Valentine’s Day at Woodland Park Zoo

February 6, 2019

Delayed opening: Woodland Park Zoo to open at 11:00 a.m. today

January 24, 2019

Animals celebrate Valentine’s Day the wild way on February 9

January 7, 2019

Meet Ecki, the zoo’s newest tree kangaroo! Endangered tree kangaroo joey emerging from mother’s pouch