Press Room

Find recent press releases and submit media inquiries.

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.


Rules, rates and requirements

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


Media Representatives Only


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

 

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