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Tag: Woodland Park Zoo

Zoo to host after-work mixer, ‘Hoot for the Hood’

06/12/201706/11/2017 Meghan Walker

Who said the zoo is just for kids? Woodland Park Zoo is taking advantage of its prime location amongst some of the hippest neighborhoods in town and is hosting an after-work “mix and mingle” for neighbors to meet one another, eat ice cream, and check out the zoo. “Woodland Park Zoo is nestled between some […]

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Woodland Park Zoo names baby penguin

04/05/201704/05/2017 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Woodland Park Zoo celebrated its 60th Humboldt penguin chick birth since 2010 and the newest little resident finally has a name. The public had the choice between three Spanish possibilities, Diamante (diamond), Sesenta (which means 60) and Amor (love). After much decision making the chosen name has been revealed as Diamante. At the moment, little Diamante […]

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WPZ residents enjoy snow day

02/07/201702/08/2017 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Earlier this week the residents of Woodland Park Zoo were also enjoying the excitement of a snow day in Seattle. Check out the fantastic videos below: Videos courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo.

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Otter pups receive first veterinary exam at WPZ

02/03/201702/03/2017 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Four Asian small-clawed otters born at Woodland Park Zoo received their first veterinary examination today. The zoo’s animal health team assessed their overall health, measured and weighed the pups, and administered vaccinations. The wellness exam is a part of Woodland Park Zoo’s exemplary animal care program. The exam revealed the pups to be three males […]

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SFD officers respond to fire at Woodland Park Zoo

12/16/201612/19/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

SFD Firefighters were dispatched to respond to a fire at Woodland Park Zoo at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 15. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from the Night Exhibit building, where Zoo staff had evacuated guests and had a plan to evacuate the animals. The first arriving SFD units laid hose lines to […]

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Woodland Park Zoo residents enjoy snow day

12/09/201612/09/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

The special residents of Woodland Park Zoo were also out and about enjoying the snow today. Check out the fantastic photos below: Click here to check out more photos on the Woodland Park Zoo’s blog.

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WildLights now on at Woodland Park Zoo

11/30/201612/04/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

It’s that festive time of year when Woodland Park Zoo lights up for the holiday season with its annual WildLights extravaganza. The special event is on now through January 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. nightly. Over 600,000 energy-efficient LED lights can be seen throughout the zoo recreating wild animals and exotic destinations from across the globe,  including […]

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Fecal Fest starts next week at Woodland Park Zoo

08/18/201608/20/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

It is nearly that special time of year again where locals can get their hands on some of the famous Zoo Doo (a.k.a compost from Woodland Park Zoo) during the much anticipated Fall Fecal Fest. This year the zoo is celebrating 31 years of offering, as they put it, “the richest, most prized compost in the Pacific Northwest.” […]

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Zoo opens new Butterfly exhibit

07/11/201607/11/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

The Woodland Park Zoo team is excited to announce the opening of the new Molbak’s Butterfly Garden exhibit. Inside the new exhibit, Zoo goers have the chance to take a walk through the Pacific Northwest’s gardens and engage with native North American butterflies in the immersive Butterfly Garden. The exhibit is an arching tent structure that […]

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Woodland Park Zoo reveals name of baby gorilla

03/16/201603/16/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Woodland Park Zoo’s baby gorilla has been named by a member of the public after nearly 3,500 locals weighed in to name her. The little one was named Yola, which means firefly in the African language, Hausa. Yola, who was born last November, was named by Bruce Erhardt of Orting, Washington. Erhardt has taken home a bunch […]

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Fecal Fest on now at Woodland Park Zoo

03/09/201603/09/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

It is that special time of year again where locals can get their hands on some of the famous Zoo Doo (a.k.a compost from Woodland Park Zoo) during the much anticipated Fecal Fest. This year the zoo is celebrating 31 years of offering, as they put it, “the richest, most prized compost in the Pacific Northwest.” In case […]

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Woodland Park Zoo holds contest to name baby gorilla

02/18/201602/18/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Woodland Park Zoo is asking for local help to name the gorgeous baby gorilla who was born on November 20 to mom Nadiri and dad Vip. Entrants must choose a female name from the African languages of Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo, and submit an entry form via mail, online or in person at any of the zoo’s ballot […]

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