information from Woodland Park Zoo

 
Both Woodland Park Zoo entrances are now open: West at Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th & N. 56th Sts. and South at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N.
 
Starting July 12, timed-entry will no longer apply to ticket holders or zoo members. Ticket holders with a timed-entry ticket for any date following July 12 can use that ticket on the date and time of their choosing (expires one year after date of purchase).
 

Animal keeper talks are back!
That’s right, Woodland Park Zoo’s animal keepers are ready and excited to share the wonders of wildlife and its animal residents with you! Animal keepers provide exceptional care to all of the animals at the zoo, making sure they have everything they need to be healthy and happy. They also help save animals in the wild in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Through September 30, enjoy these talks and be inspired to save wildlife and their wild places:
 
Sundays
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:00    Tiger Keeper Talk
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
2:30      Gorilla Keeper Talk
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
 
Mondays
10:00    Big Cat Talk
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:00    Maned Wolf Keeper Talk
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
12:00    Gray Wolf Keeper Talk
1:30      Ring-tailed Lemur Keeper Talk
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
3:30      Kea Keeper Talk

Tuesdays
10:00    Big Cat Talk
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
11:30    Mountain Goat Keeper Talk
1:00      Snow Leopard Keeper Talk
1:30      Red Panda Keeper Talk
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk

Wednesdays
10:00    Big Cat Talk
11:00    Tiger Keeper Talk
12:00    Gray Wolf Keeper Talk
1:30      Ring-tailed Lemur Keeper Talk
3:30      Kea Keeper Talk
 
Thursdays
10:00    Big Cat Talk
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:00    Red Panda Keeper Talk
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
12:00    Gray Wolf Keeper Talk
12:30    Flamingo Keeper Talk
1:00      Kea Keeper Talk
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
 
Fridays
10:00    Big Cat Talk
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:00    Live Trout Feeding for Penguins (starts July 16)
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
11:30    Red Ruffed Lemur Keeper Talk
12:00    Gray Wolf Keeper Talk
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
2:30      Asian Brown Tortoise Keeper Talk
2:30      Gorilla Keeper Talk
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
3:30      Kea Keeper Talk
 
Saturdays
10:45    Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
11:00    Rhino Keeper Talk
11:30    ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
11:30    Tapir Keeper Talk
1:00      Penguin Keeper Talk
1:30      Sloth Bear Keeper Talk
2:00      ZooVenture: A Hero’s Tail
3:00      Ambassador Animal Keeper Talk
3:00      Giraffe Enrichment Talk
 

Coming soon

 The Historic Carousel will return later this summer and Zoomazium this fall!
 

#JurrasicWoodlandPark

 
The brand new, immersive Dinosaur Discovery exhibit presented by T-Mobile continues to offer an awe-struck experience for folks of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Through September 6, walk among dozens of life-sized roaring, breathing prehistoric giants, and get up close to the tallest dinosaurs ever at 35 feet high! See a 40-foot-long T. rex face off against Triceratops, the size of an ice cream truck! Meet mothers and their babies, head-butting giants and so much more. Tickets for Dinosaur Discovery are available at the entrance to the exhibit within the zoo. Price does not include zoo admission: general admission $5 each; members $4 each. Visit zoo.org/dinosaurs.
 

ZooTunes summer concert series is back! 

 
The 37th annual BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaruwill be returning this summer, starting with The Posies with Tres Leches on July 18. Woodland Park Zoo has partnered with legendary Seattle radio station KEXP, who is curating this year’s lineup that focuses solely on local talent. Woodland Park Zoo, along with KEXP, wanted to find a way to support the local communities and bring people together in music. Visit zoo.org/zootunes for tickets and info.
 

Whiskey & WildBites: Celebrity chefs and distilleries coming to the zoo!

 
Savor. Sip. Save wildlife. Delectable bites, tasty whiskey expressions and exciting animal encounters await at Whiskey & WildBites! Experience Woodland Park Zoo after hours while enjoying delicious cuisine prepared by an all-star lineup of Seattle’s premiere celebrity chefs, and several of the finest whiskey tastings this area has to offer. Don’t miss out — tickets are on sale now! Held every Thursday in August, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Visit zoo.org/whiskeywildbites.
 

General information

 
Woodland Park Zoo offers a safe, outdoor experience for all. Visit zoo.org for the latest information on the zoo’s face covering policy. Zoo hours through September 6: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Admission through September 30: Adult (13–64) $24.60; Senior (65+) $22.60; Child (3–12) $15.00; Toddler (0–2) Free.
 
Parking: $6 first two hours, $2 each additional hour plus applicable state and local taxes.
 
For more information, visit www.zoo.org and follow the zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.