Woodland Park Zoo’s fall/winter hours will go into effect beginning Oct. 1 through April 30. The new hours of operation will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Also beginning Oct. 1 are reduced fall/winter admission fees: Adult (13-64) $11; Child (3-12) $8; Toddler (0-2) free. Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round.
 
Rainy Day Tour
As our weather turns to liquid sunshine, there’s still a world of fun and discovery at the zoo, and lots of indoor exhibits and venues to keep you warm and dry. Bats, snakes, monkeys, jaguars, grizzlies and a world of “bugs” are among the array of fascinating animals to enjoy while staying dry. A Rainy Day Tour map is available on www.zoo.org under “Activities and exhibits.”

Zoomazium
Zoomazium keeps young ones safe and warm while connecting with animals and habitats through the natural language of childhood – play! Hike up a mountain, crawl through a nurse log, climb a towering strangler fig tree or squirm through a dark cave. Visit www.zoo.org for a schedule of daily programs in Zoomazium. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Willawong Station
The indoor walk-through bird feeding experience transports visitors to the world of the Australian parrot and the Australian grasslands habitat. Willawong Station is a fun opportunity for the whole family to get up close and feed birds in a controlled, safe environment while learning about responsible care for birds both in the wild and at home. The aviary includes approximately 150 free-flying birds, primarily small colorful Australian parrots. Free with zoo admission. To feed the birds, seed sticks are available Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for $1 each. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Historic Carousel
Enjoy rides on the classic, hand-carved wooden carousel horses sheltered under a beautiful pavilion. Cost: $2 a ride, in addition to zoo admission. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
 
More Fun
A host of animal programs are offered throughout the fall and winter during weekends and holidays, plus daily programs in Zoomazium. For a schedule, visit www.zoo.org or check the kiosks at zoo gates.