December 27, 2018 Red Pandas Safely Returned To Exhibit After Alert Animal Keeper Observes Them Outside Enclosure
December 13, 2018 Zoo rescues venomous reptiles from estate of local woman and 250 confiscated tarantula spiderlings from wildlife agency
December 7, 2018 Zoo announces first artist for ZooTunes concert
December 5, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo 2019 Calendar of Events
November 30, 2018 Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2019 available for public review and comment
November 28, 2018 Calling all wizards and witches! Night of Magical Creatures coming to Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights
November 27, 2018 Wreaths, trees, treats and joy for the animals. Winter Celebration at Woodland Park Zoo is Dec. 15–17, 20–22
November 19, 2018 Earn a master’s degree the wild way. Zoo hosts information sessions on its Advanced Inquiry Program
November 16, 2018 Press preview Nov. 20: WildLights presented by Sound Credit Union
November 14, 2018 Press preview of red panda cubs. Twin sisters to make public debut on November 23.
November 8, 2018 Rhinos Taj and Glenn turn 2 years old over Veterans Day weekend and will celebrate with an early birthday cake!
November 5, 2018 Firefox connects voters to zoo’s red panda on Election Day. Popular browser to live stream the joys of red pandas from exhibit
November 5, 2018 Zoo’s oldest gorilla passes away at 50 years old. Geriatric male was the “gentleman of gorillas”
November 1, 2018 Turkey Toss on Nov. 17: a feast for the animals, large and small
October 31, 2018 Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11
October 30, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo and Levy to enlighten dining and hospitality across the historic institution through new partnership
October 24, 2018 PRESS ADVISORY: Seattle Aquarium and Woodland Park Zoo Endorse I-1631
October 23, 2018 Seattle’s wildest holiday lights festival returns
October 22, 2018 Hippos and sloth bear cubs kick off Pumpkin Bash presented by CLIF Kid.Weekend event celebrates Halloween at the zoo
October 19, 2018 Pumpkins and pandas! Twin red panda cubs turn 4 months old today!
October 10, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo to use drone technology, GPS and machine learning to help save endangered tree kangaroos. National Geographic Society grant will support ongoing field research
October 4, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo to design program for individuals with disabilities. IMLS grant to fund new Volunteer Inclusion Program
October 3, 2018 Three Northwest zoos and aquariums honored with national award for empathy for animals program
September 28, 2018 Treats and fun abound for little goblins, ghosts and animals at weekend Pumpkin Bash presented by CLIF Kid
September 27, 2018 Your Next Cup of Coffee Could Help Protect Tree Kangaroos and Fight Climate Change.
September 25, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo submits 10,000+ public comments in support of the Endangered Species Act. Proposed changes would prompt unprecedented attacks to the nation’s landmark conservation policy
September 21, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo’s 2018–19 fall and winter programs
September 17, 2018 Press Conference at Woodland Park Zoo on Sept. 19. Endangered Species Act faces unprecedented attacks. Rep. Pramila Jayapal to speak
September 14, 2018 Regional zoos partner on translocation of mountain goats, provide homes for goat kids without known mothers
September 13, 2018 Cuteness for the week: red panda cubs begin stepping outside of den
August 31, 2018 Community helps name zoo’s red panda cubs. Meet Zeya and her twin sister, Ila!
August 31, 2018 Sip suds and save wildlife at Brew at the Zoo! Zoo hosts after-hours beer and cider tasting event
August 29, 2018 What’s New at Woodland Park Zoo’s Gorilla Exhibits? Vip is back and Yola prepares to meet the new silverback!
August 20, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo’s red panda cub needs a name. Poll kicks off to name one of the adorable twin sisters
August 18, 2018 Giraffe Lulu: Seattle’s tallest toddler heading to new home. Only a few weeks left to see Lulu
August 17, 2018 Zoo introduces new low-cost ticket and membership pass. Expanded program represents ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion
August 16, 2018 Poop-ular Fall Fecal Fest kicks off August 21. New rhinos Glenn and Taj join as contributors to Zoo Doo
August 15, 2018 New gorilla to join Yola and family. Male gorilla will step into critical leading role left vacant by death of Leo
August 13, 2018 Get up close and personal with zoo's ambassador animals Woodland Park Zoo and Amazon bring free events to South Lake Union
August 6, 2018 Endangered turtles being released to the wild August 10. Local population continues to thrive under 27-year recovery project
July 30, 2018 Zoo for All: Honoring Those Who Serve
July 30, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo joins Amazon at South Lake Union for Where the Wild Things Live
July 26, 2018 Cute alert: red panda cubs have opened their eyes! Five-week-old cubs have another wellness exam
July 20, 2018 Wild Asia: Asian Wildlife Conservation Day pays tribute to zoo’s Asian animals and conservation projects abroad
July 19, 2018 Rare Oregon silverspot butterfly caterpillars reintroduced to Saddle Mountain
July 19, 2018 Sip wine and save animals at Woodland Park Zoo’s Tasting Flight wine event
July 18, 2018 Zoo for All: Honoring Those Who Serve
July 17, 2018 “Wander into the Wild” Jungle Party 2018 raises more than $2 million thanks to generous community support
July 13, 2018 Red panda cubs receive another neonatal exam
July 12, 2018 Technology brings guests closer than ever to Woodland Park Zoo’s animals
July 9, 2018 Zoo and biologists get turtles ready for release to the wild
July 3, 2018 ZooCorps teens host Climate Action for All on July 19
July 2, 2018 Celebrate inclusion at Zoo for All event July 5
June 26, 2018 Zoo’s Historic Carousel turns 100! Community invited to evening celebration on June 28
June 25, 2018 Aww…zoo celebrates birth of red panda twins
June 21, 2018 New baby mountain goat makes public debut - Kid gets a name!
June 20, 2018 Happy 1st birthday to Seattle’s tallest baby: giraffe Lulu! Lovable Lulu heads for a new home in the fall
June 19, 2018 Zoo closes early on July 13 for Jungle Party fundraiser
June 18, 2018 There’s a new kid on the zoo’s boardwalk: a mountain goat is born! First birth of mountain goat at the zoo in 23 years
June 11, 2018 Zoo animals celebrate Red, White & Zoo the wild way
June 8, 2018 Meet Papú, a new burrowing owl chick and smallest ambassador animal trainee
June 6, 2018 Zoo celebrates inclusion with new accessible Zoo for All events
June 5, 2018 Zoo’s Historic Carousel celebrates a milestone: 100th birthday celebration June 28
May 31, 2018 Grizzly bears find their way to a “backyard picnic” full of goodies. Learn how to be “bear smart” at Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash
May 28, 2018 Pike Place Fish Market returns to toss salmon to bears. Salmon toss kicks off Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash
May 23, 2018 Tickets are on sale for Woodland Park Zoo’s Tasting Flight wine event
May 17, 2018 A royal hatching at the zoo: a princess parrot
May 16, 2018 Grizzlies sniff their way to a backyard picnic, uh-oh!Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash raises wareness about native carnivores and other wildlife
May 15, 2018 NEW Evening Zoo begins June 21.Six nights of after hours at the zoo!
May 11, 2018 Molbak’s Butterfly Garden returns.Seasonal exhibit reopens May 25
May 4, 2018 New Assam Rhino Reserve opening day May 5! Special exhibition puts spotlight on global and local wildlife trafficking
April 27, 2018 Mom & Me at the Zoo celebrates moms with half-price admission
April 25, 2018 Summer happenings and programs at Woodland Park Zoo
April 24, 2018 Help save rhinos! Zoo keepers from Puget Sound Chapter of AAZK host fundraising bowl-a-thon for rhinos
April 20, 2018 Zoo steps up its commitment to saving wildlife by eliminating single-use plastic bottles on grounds . Zoo’s conservation movement continues in a stand for oceans and wildlife
April 19, 2018 Learn to coexist with Pacific Northwest carnivores
April 18, 2018 New Assam Rhino Reserve opens May 5—look out for rhinos!Special exhibition puts spotlight on global and local wildlife trafficking
April 17, 2018 Press sneak peek: “National Geographic Photo Ark” exhibition
April 16, 2018 Zoo announces full ZooTunes lineup BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales for added shows begin April 20
April 13, 2018 First snow leopard cubs caught on camera in reserve Hunting area-turned sanctuary is working
April 10, 2018 “National Geographic Photo Ark” exhibition opens April 20 at Woodland Park Zoo
April 9, 2018 First rhino arrives safely at the zoo — meet Taj! —Assam Rhino Reserve opens May 5, 2018
April 4, 2018 Spring Safari: African Wildlife Conservation Day pays tribute to zoo’s African animals and conservation projects abroad
April 2, 2018 Additional concerts announced for ZooTunes lineup. BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales for added shows begin April 6
March 30, 2018 Zoo mourns the sudden passing of gorilla Leo. Deceased gorilla was surrogate father of baby Yola
March 28, 2018 It’s hatching season for penguins at the zoo
March 26, 2018 Sloth bear cubs take their first steps outdoors
March 23, 2018 Screamer chicks go wild! New hatchlings signal spring has arrived
March 19, 2018 Additional concerts announced for ZooTunes lineup. BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales for added shows begin March 23
March 13, 2018 Poop-ular Fecal Fest kicks off March 17
March 7, 2018 Zoo hosts Bunny Bounce on March 31.A day of egg hunts for kids and Easter treats for animals
March 6, 2018 ”National Geographic Photo Ark” exhibition opens April 20 at Woodland Park Zoo. Outdoor exhibition showcases photographer Joel Sartore’s work to document every species in zoos, aquariums and animal rescue centers.
March 5, 2018 First five concerts for ZooTunes lineup announced. BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru online ticket sales begin March 9
February 28, 2018 Zoo honors local and international heroes with conservation awards. Local high school student and Microsoft among recipients
February 23, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo welcomes new Vice President
February 23, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo shares update on sloth bear cubs
February 21, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo 2018 Calendar of Events
February 17, 2018 Zoo celebrates orangutan’s milestone 50th birthday. See photos from the birthday bash
February 15, 2018 First zoo-born twin orangutan celebrates milestone 50th birthday! Bash on February 17 pays tribute to Chinta and orangutans
February 14, 2018 Rose pruning demonstration at Rose Garden at Woodland Park Zoo
February 9, 2018 First zoo-born twin orangutan turning 50! Zoo throws birthday party on February 17 for Chinta
February 5, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo shares update on sloth bear cubs
February 2, 2018 First zoo-born twin orangutan celebrates milestone 50th birthday!
January 25, 2018 Animals celebrate Valentine’s Day the wild way on February 10
January 24, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo hosts lightning talk and networking event. Drink beer, save species, talk tech and conservation
January 23, 2018 How will you spend your summer break?Woodland Park Zoo offers camps for kids throughout the summer Registration begins Feb. 1
January 19, 2018 Become a citizen scientist for local “wetlands watch” program. Amphibians in region need your help. Training sessions begin February 10.
January 17, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo shares new footage of sloth bear cubs
January 2, 2018 Woodland Park Zoo gets a special holiday surprise. Sloth bear gives birth to two babies