School has started and the Butterfly Garden has closed, but Woodland Park Zoo still has plenty to offer those wanting some time to talk to the animals and get quality critter therapy. Woodland Park Zoo is open every day, except Christmas, and the animals are waiting to see you!
Right now, stop by the Zoo to see baby western lowland gorilla Yola, growing and exploring her world with mom, Nadiri. Also explore the newly established 2-acre, Banyan Wilds exhibit, with the Malayan tigers, sloth bears, Asian small-clawed otters and tropical birds.
While at the Zoo, check out the special programs, free with Zoo admission:
- Penguin Keeper Talks, at 2p on Saturdays & Sundays, teach about the Humboldt penguins and their care and research being done to help those still in the wild
- Raptor In Flight, at 2p on Saturdays & Sundays, keepers introduce resident raptors and demonstrate the birds’ impressive flying and hunting skills
- Zoomazium, open from 9:30a – 4p daily, offers kids 8 years old and under an indoor nature play space for learning about animals and habitats in a safe and stimulating environment. At 10:30a, daily, Creature Feature brings live animals in to meet the toddlers. At 11:30a, daily, Shake, Rattle & Roar invites toddlers to a nature themed dance party
- Geocaches – join the global scavenger hunt, and find the three geocaches located on the Zoo grounds
All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather or animal availability. Find out about Zoo admission fees and parking costs (and alternative transportation options,) on the Zoo.org Visit website page.
And don’t let the mercurial Northwest weather stop you from planning a trip to the Zoo. Visit the Zoo.org Rainy Day for a discount coupon, good for 50% off of admission, available on select days depending on weather forecasts and projected attendance.