Woodland Park Zoo Woodland Park Zoo News 2017

In a few months a new book will be released on the history of the zoo:
https://smile.amazon.com/Woodland-S...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1485209811&sr=1-19&keywords=zoo

 

4 Asian small clawed otters were born in December.

Too cute: Tiny otter pups at Woodland Park Zoo

 

And another article about the otter-pups :

Third Litter for Otter Parents at Woodland Park Zoo

 

Vet-check of the otter-pups :
Woodland Park Zoo's Otter Pups Pass First Vet Exam

 

Giraffes, Tufani and Dave, are expecting their first calf in the late spring or early summer.

Woodland Park Zoo giraffe couple is expecting

 

What I want to know any information on the status of the Day Exhibit/Reptile Buildings future? Miss it!!!

 

New arrival at the zoo: Humboldt penguin

 

Another article about the 60 Humbuldt penguin-chick :

Landmark Penguin Chick Hatches at Woodland Park

 

This 200-page history book arrived in the mail yesterday and I can already tell that it is a "must-own". The layout of the publication is impressive, with hundreds of photos intermingled with a lot of text that describes the chronological history of one of America's top zoos. I've been a regular visitor for 20 years but even I was shocked to see images of polar bears and various other exotics from the zoo's early days. The Amazon link:

https://www.amazon.ca/Woodland-Stor...=1496162361&sr=8-1&keywords=woodland+park+zoo

Also, I was at the zoo on Saturday with my wife and 4 kids and while we spent time in the outdoor play area, the food pavilion and the carousel I did manage to squeeze in some moments with captive creatures. I uploaded 21 photos into the gallery, mostly of new developments such as 2016's Butterfly Garden and 2017's Pollinator Patio and revamped Wildlife Theater (where the bird show is located).

 

I just posted an in-depth interview with the zoo's long-time director Dave Towne on my blog Zoophoria.

 

The giraffe calf has arrived.

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo announces birth of baby giraffe

 

Gorilla, Vip, has undergone surgery.

UW doctor does life-saving surgery on gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo

 

10-year-old female red panda Stellar has died.

10-year-old red panda at the Woodland Park Zoo dies

 

Female snow leopard cub born!

Woodland Park Zoo's snow leopard cub gets first veterinary checkup

 

And another article about the snow leopard cub :

Sweet Snow Leopard Cub Born at Woodland Park Zoo

 

Update about the Giraffe-calf :

Lulu the Giraffe Calf Frolics on Her First Day Out

 

Western pond turtle release :

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155654835007708

 

There is a naming contest for the male snow leopard cub.

Woodland Park Zoo snow leopard gets clean bill of health

 

...what I want to know whats going down with the reptile house/ day exhibit???

 

Assam Rhino Reserve, a temporary exhibit complex with 3 species, opens in 2018:

Woodland Park Zoo Blog: New rhino experience coming in 2018