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
woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org
206.548.2475

Craig Newberry

Public Relations Specialist
woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org
206.548.2550

 

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Rules, rates and requirements


Working press on verifiable assignments may contact Public Relations staff at 206.548.2550 or woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org. All others must complete one of the two forms below. Due to the volume of requests, initial responses may take up to five business days.


 

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

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

 

Juniper playing in her exhibit

January 31, 2023

New brown bear cubs turn 1!

Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.

Humane Certification
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Association of Zoos & Aquariums

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