zoos news in Green Lakes, Seattle, WA from Outside.in

Seattle zoo prepares to release endangered turtles

Mon Jul 28 11:30:00 UTC 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — Mon Jul 28 11:30:00 UTC 2008
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is preparing to release more than two dozen western pond turtles back into the wild.
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The Flamingos are Back at Woodland Park Zoo

Fri Jun 06 16:27:08 UTC 2008

The Seattle Traveler — Fri Jun 06 16:27:08 UTC 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...
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Stop by Woodland Park Zoo to Visit Tom, the Snow Leopard

Mon Jun 02 03:52:18 UTC 2008

The Seattle Traveler — Mon Jun 02 03:52:18 UTC 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...
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Two days to honor mom at the zoo

Wed May 07 23:14:55 UTC 2008

The Seattle Times: Local News — Wed May 07 23:14:55 UTC 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...
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Sick elephant at Woodland Park won't be on exhibit

Mon May 05 17:17:00 UTC 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — Mon May 05 17:17:00 UTC 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.
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Zoo's African elephant out sick this week

Mon May 05 12:00:00 UTC 2008

The Big Blog — Mon May 05 12:00:00 UTC 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.
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Woodland Park Zoo looking for volunteers

Tue Apr 08 23:18:56 UTC 2008

The Seattle Times: Local News — Tue Apr 08 23:18:56 UTC 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...
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Elephant breeding under fire

Tue Dec 04 22:02:00 UTC 2007

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News — Tue Dec 04 22:02:00 UTC 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.
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at: Woodland Park Zoo

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

Sat Dec 01 18:50:00 UTC 2007

Seattle Community Council Federation — Sat Dec 01 18:50:00 UTC 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...
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Everyone Loves Baby Mammals

Tue Oct 23 16:30:00 UTC 2007

— Tue Oct 23 16:30:00 UTC 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...
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