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Seattle zoo prepares to release endangered turtles

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — July 28, 2008

The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is preparing to release more than two dozen western pond turtles back into the wild. »

The Flamingos are Back at Woodland Park Zoo

The Seattle Traveler — June 06, 2008

There are some new additions to the Woodland Park Zoo this spring.  Earlier this week, I wrote about Tom, the new snow leopard.  The other big zoo news is the new Chilean flamingo exhibit, a return of these delicate birds after an absence of over 10 ye... »

Stop by Woodland Park Zoo to Visit Tom, the Snow Leopard

The Seattle Traveler — June 02, 2008

Regular readers here at The Seattle Traveler will already know that I’m a big animal lover, and the zoo is one of my favorite places to go.  A new addition to the Woodland Park Zoo provided a real “aaaaaaah” moment — the arrival of a young male snow le... »

Two days to honor mom at the zoo

The Seattle Times: Local News — May 07, 2008

The Woodland Park Zoo is hosting two Mother's Day events this weekend. Saturday is Macy's Mom and Me at the Zoo day. There will be games... »

Sick elephant at Woodland Park won't be on exhibit

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — May 05, 2008

A sick elephant at Woodland Park Zoo has prompted her keepers to shutter the elephant barn temporarily to give the recuperating animal some peace and quiet. »

Zoo's African elephant out sick this week

The Big Blog — May 05, 2008

As far as zoo visits go, you couldn't ask for better weather. But if you want to see all three elephants at Woodland Park Zoo, you might want to wait a week. »

Woodland Park Zoo looking for volunteers

The Seattle Times: Local News — April 08, 2008

Do you have a passion for animals and a desire to save wildlife? There may be a spot for you as a Woodland Park Zoo volunteer zoo ambassador... »

Elephant breeding under fire

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — December 04, 2007

Animal rights activists called Woodland Park Zoo's elephant breeding program "reckless" and "irresponsible," demanding zoo leaders abandon plans to artificially inseminate Chai next month until a treatment or cure is found for herpes. »

November 30, 2007Zoo won't appeal parking garag...

Seattle Community Council Federation — December 01, 2007

November 30, 2007Zoo won't appeal parking garage rulingBy KATHY MULADYP-I REPORTERWoodland Park Zoo has decided not to appeal a city decision prohibiting construction of a controversial 700-car parking garage that has been the center of a dispute betwe... »

Everyone Loves Baby Mammals

October 23, 2007

Adult gorillas aren't cute. The last time we saw one at the Woodland Park it climbed a tree and crapped a giant turd into its giant hand. Parents were shielding their poor children's delighted eyes. Baby gorillas, though, seem pretty cute. Check out th... »