ADULT PROGRAMS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Focus on Forest Fauna: Photography Fundamentals
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Marcus Donner (see below for bio)
Location: Education Center building
Age: 18+
Cost: $130.00 per person
Note: We will have DSLR cameras to borrow if you do not have your own. Please bring your own SD card.
Come learn about the connections between animal photography and conservation! The hands-on lessons learned in the class will help you take better animal photos inside and outside the zoo.
Participants will learn:
- Camera settings and functions for both DSLR cameras and phone cameras
- Tips and tricks for great zoo photos
- How to deal with different light situations
- How to frame the shot with large and small, furry, feathered, and potentially scaly zoo animal friends
- What camera settings to use with mesh, glass, and open fronted exhibit spaces
This course is appropriate for beginner to intermediate photographers
Meet the Instructor: Marcus Donner
Marcus Donner is a visual storyteller with 35 years of experience as a professional photographer, photo editor, and photography instructor. He has photographed everything from presidents to fire breathers to great horned owls. His success as a teacher centers on the belief that everyone—no matter what their skill level—can take better photos.
Marcus is the author of City Critters: Wildlife Photography In Your Own Backyard, Travel Photography for Everyone: Iceland, and Noodle Taco: A Taiwanese-Mexican-American Culinary Adventure.
He has received numerous awards including two national feature photography awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. When he’s not taking pictures, Marcus volunteers with the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, serves on the board of the Friends of Discovery Park, and enjoys wildlife spotting with his wife Peg. He earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri.
Follow Marcus @marcusdonner on IG and visit him at marcusdonner.com.
PAST OFFERINGS
Forest Watercolors with Willow Heath
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Willow Heath (see below for bio)
Location: CWC (Center of Wildlife Conservation) building
Age: 18+
Cost: $75.00 per person
Paint a PNW inspired monochromatic misty watercolor tree scene with teaching artist Willow Heath while strengthening your understanding of value, watercolor technique, and brush control. All supplies for the class are provided.
Mating and Dating
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Zoomazium building
Age: 21+
Cost: $42.00 per person
Sexy beasts... they’re not just on the covers of spicy romance novels! Buy a cocktail at the bar and settle in while zoo staff and ambassador animals take you on a funny, fascinating, roller coaster of a ride through the sex lives of wildlife! This special program is designed to excite, entice, and educate our guests about the world of wildlife relationships. Adults 21 and over only, for what we hope are obvious reasons. Beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Please note: This will be a no topic too inappropriate kind of evening. If hearing about that kind of behavior isn’t your idea of a fun evening out, this won’t be the right event for you.
cancelation policy
Programs and Classes Cancelation Policy
A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for cancellation refunds. We are unable to offer refunds or credits for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the program date.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Woodland Park Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. Should this occur, a credit or refund will be issued.