A warthog at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Enjoy bites created by Seattle's top chefs and sample whiskey from local distilleries at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Chat with the chefs while they prepare and serve your bites. Also meet some of the zoo's ambassador animals at up-close encounters, … Continue reading Whiskey & Wildbites at Woodland Park Zoo Thursdays in August
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Keeper Talks return to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
A giraffe at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Meet the animals at the Woodland Park Zoo at the Keeper Talks, which have returned for the summer. Learn about their behaviors, how they're cared for, and how the keepers are helping these animals survive in the wild. Each talk features a … Continue reading Keeper Talks return to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
Discover life-sized dinosaurs at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
A Kosmoceratops in the Dinosaur Discovery exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Walk through a forest with life-sized dinosaurs at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle this summer. These creatures move and make sounds as you approach them. You'll even see babies hatching from their eggs. A Maiasaura watching … Continue reading Discover life-sized dinosaurs at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
2021 ZooTunes tickets on sale
ZooTunes returns to the Woodland Park Zoo in July, and tickets are now on sale. This year's series features local musicians. Three concerts are on the schedule now, and more will be added. The Posies on Sunday, July 18Naked Giants on Sunday, August 8Polyrhythmics on Wednesday, August 25 Several changes have been made to the … Continue reading 2021 ZooTunes tickets on sale
Go on a Wild Drive at Northwest Trek
The free-roaming area along Northwest Trek's Wild Drive (photo by Cheryl Landes) Before the COVID pandemic started, Northwest Trek had tram tours that took visitors through the free-roaming area, where they could see animals native to the Pacific Northwest. Now tour has transformed into a drive-through experience called the Wild Drive. At the Wild Drive, … Continue reading Go on a Wild Drive at Northwest Trek
Oregon Zoo returns to regular hours
A lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a closure from the recently snow and ice storm, the Oregon Zoo is reopening on Friday, February 19. It's also returning to its pre-COVID hours, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. COVID-19 safety rules are still in place, such as wearing masks, distancing, and … Continue reading Oregon Zoo returns to regular hours
San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me a Cockroach a remedy for broken hearts on Valentine’s Day
Looking for some solace on Valentine's Day this year? The San Antonio Zoo has an answer at its second annual Cry Me a Cockroach fundraiser: Symbolically name a cockroach or frozen rodent after your ex, and a zookeeper will feed it to the animals during a streamed feeding frenzy on Sunday, February 14. The price … Continue reading San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me a Cockroach a remedy for broken hearts on Valentine’s Day
WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo delights all ages
A pair of swans at the entrance to WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle Photos by Cheryl Landes The Woodland Park Zoo's new WildLanterns exhibit has been a hit this year. When I bought a ticket shortly after the event opened on November 13, they were selling fast. I checked again tonight, and … Continue reading WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo delights all ages
Oregon Zoo expands hours for drive-through ZooLights
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Oregon Zoo in Portland is closed to foot traffic because of COVID-19, but you can still enjoy ZooLights from the comfort of your car. And there's more good news: If you've wanted to go, the zoo has extended the hours every night. The new hours are 5-10 p.m. nightly, except … Continue reading Oregon Zoo expands hours for drive-through ZooLights
Oregon Zoo reopens, with limitations
A rhinoceros napping at the Oregon Zoo in Portland Photos by Cheryl Landes The Oregon Zoo in Portland reopened to the public on Sunday, July 12, with limitations to protect visitors from COVID-19. Capacity is limited, so reservations are required for members and non-members. Reservations are available up to 10 days in advance and are … Continue reading Oregon Zoo reopens, with limitations
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