Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre garden fearuring over 300 animal species.
Noted for its cuuting-edge exhibits and expeansive horticultuaral collection,
this award-winning zoo is hailed as one of the finest in the world. ~~~It's really a fun trip for me !
Directions:
By Car:
From the South / Downtown
Take I-5 north to NE 50th St (Exit #169).
Go west 1.3 miles to the South Gate at N 50th St and Fremont Ave N.
From the North
Take I-5 south to NE 50th St (Exit #169).
Go west 1.3 miles to the South Gate at N 50th St and Fremont Ave N.
By Bus:
From the South / Downtown
Take #5 north from 3rd Ave and Pine St to West Gate
at N 55th St and Phinney Ave N.
For detailed Metro bus routes and information, go to:
http://transit.metrokc.gov or call (206)553-3000.
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Spring Programs..
Programs are effective March 1 through May 23, 2004, except as noted. Locations of programs are posted at zoo entries.
For zoo hours and admission prices, click here.
The zoo offers discount admission rates for school groups.
African Village Exploration
Explore the seen and often unseen elements of the African Village with zoo staff. See how this exciting exhibit illustrates life in an East African village.
11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays
African Village Theater
Share an unforgettable experience of African culture through storytelling.
Noon Thursdays through Sundays
Animal Contact Experience
Touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them in supervised areas at the Family Farm.
Subject to cancellation due to weather. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily for Seattle schools' spring break April 3-11. Then, Saturdays and Sundays only.
Discovery Barn
While visiting the Family Farm, stop by the Discovery Barn to discover the world of wildlife through self-directed activities, crafts and a variety of "hands-on" experiences!
Noon - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only
Elephant Updates
Meet an elephant keeper and get an update on our youngest elephant, Hansa. Learn about the new elephant exhibit changes for managing our elephants.
11:45 a.m. daily
Humboldt Penguin Feeding
Talk with zoo staff and watch as they feed fish to the endangered Humboldt penguins.
11:00 a.m. Fridays
Jaguars
The reclusive jaguar is the largest feline in the New World. Did you know that jaguars are strong swimmers and follow their prey into water during the chase? Join zoo staff and learn more about this amazing cat.
2:30 p.m. Fridays
Ocelot Feeding
Watch zoo staff feed live fish to an ocelot and learn how keepers use a variety of feeding techniques to enrich the lives of the zoo's animals.
11:30 a.m. Fridays
Pony Rides
Located next to the North Meadow, guided pony rides are $2.00 each. Children must be at least 2 years old and under 4 feet tall.
Last ride ends at 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily for Seattle schools' spring break April 3-11. Then, Saturdays and Sundays only.
Reticulated Python Snake Feeding
Snakes swallow their prey whole, and can eat large animals relative to their own size. Find out how while watching a keeper feed an 18’ reticulated python or other large snake in the Day Exhibit. Program is dependent on the snake’s appetite (prey fed to snake is not alive).
11:30 a.m. March 25 and April 29 only
Raptors
Keepers will introduce you to our resident raptors. Here's your chance to learn more about these hunters of other birds, mammals and fish.
Subject to cancellation due to weather.
2:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Sloth Bear Cub Talk
Meet a zoo collection manager to learn more about about the zoo's rare sloth bear cubs born in January 2004! See images and video of the cubs' development. Have your questions answered and get a sneak peek of what they look like before they go on public exhibit. The cubs remain off public view in a maternity den.
1:30 p.m. Sundays through June 27; 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Yellow Anaconda Snake Feeding
Snakes swallow their prey whole, and can eat large animals relative to their own size. Find out how while watching a keeper feed a 10’ yellow anaconda in the Tropical Rain Forest exhibit. Program is dependent on the snake’s appetite (prey fed to snake is not alive).
1:30 p.m. May 6 only
People with disabilities will be accommodated on request. A two week notice is requested for sign language interpreters. For more information call 206.684.4800 (voice only) or 206.684.4026 (TDD only).
Other program opportunities at the Zoo:
Habitat Ramblers
Look for the "Ask Me" Button:
Be on the lookout for a habitat rambler wearing an "Ask Me" button. Using a variety of animal props and enrichment items, volunteer habitat ramblers provide information about bioclimatic zones, animal enrichment activities and conservation efforts.
Reptiles on Wheels/Bugs on Wheels
While visiting the zoo, look for special carts with banners titled "Reptiles on Wheels" or "Bugs on Wheels." Stop by to see strange and beautiful bugs, snakes or lizards up close.
Bird Banding Demonstration
9:30 a.m. to noon April 11 and May 9 only.
Volunteers involved in bird banding at several Puget Sound area parks, including Woodland Park Zoological Gardens,
will be at the zoo to explain why birds are banded.
You may even see some of our native songbirds up close.
Subject to cancellation due to weather.
Picture.
Momo in the Woodland Park Zoo.
2004.04.17
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