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November 18, 2008 - Turkeys for lions, bears and…piranhas
November 17, 2008 - New sculpture commemorates the “Jane Goodall” of snow leopards
November 14, 2008 - Zoo teams up with WSU to inspire new generation
of animal health professionals with Veterinary Career Day
November 13, 2008 - Give the gift of a zoo experience this holiday season
November 10, 2008 - Turkey Toss celebrates Thanksgiving for zoo animals
November 5, 2008 - Zoomazium closed two days for seasonal maintenance
November 3, 2008 - Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan 2009 available for public review
October 29, 2008 - A heap of turtles hatching at the zoo
October 27, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo presents 10th annual Thanksgiving Buffet
October 20, 2008 - Hippos chomp on pumpkins to kick off Pumpkin Bash
October 9, 2008 - Animals smashing pumpkins at zoo’s Pumpkin Bash sponsored by Carter Subaru
October 7, 2008 - Newborn ocelots receive a clean bill of health
October 6, 2008 - Get your adventure on: Woodland Park Zoo and University of Washington team up for third annual Emerald City Search
October 1, 2008 - Rare ocelot kittens born at Woodland Park Zoo
September 30, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Prowl presented by Bartell Drugs
September 29, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo Cultural Interpreter Program awarded prestigious education honor by Association of Zoos & Aquariums
September 25, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo recognized for "Significant Achievement in International Conservation"
September 23, 2008 - 2008 Fall/Winter Calendar of Events
September 17, 2008 - 2008–2009 Fall and Winter Programs
September 10, 2008 - Last weekend for Butterflies & Blooms
September 2, 2008 - Back to school for zoo orangutans
September 2, 2008 - Annual Fall Fecal Fest – Drawing for Zoo Doo and Bedspread sale
August 22, 2008 - Bring wildlife to your backyard with zoo’s workshop series
August 18, 2008 - Zoo’s newest snow leopard—Helen—makes official debut
August 15, 2008 - Back-to-School treats for zoo animals
August 12, 2008 - Penguin Exhibit Construction Photo Opportunity
August 8, 2008 - Elephant miscarries during first trimester of pregnancy
August 1, 2008 - Discover the secrets to tracking the world’s most elusive big cat at Woodland Park Zoo’s Snow Leopard Day event
July 31, 2008 - Endangered western pond turtles are returned to the wild
July 30, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo is “Wild About Water”
July 28, 2008 - Endangered western pond turtles head for wild release
July 28, 2008 - REVISED PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Western Pond Turtle
July 25, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update
July 24, 2008 - Endangered turtles to be prepared for release into the wild
July 24, 2008 - Zoo’s gazelle dies from injuries
July 21, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update
July 21, 2008 - Zoo loses male patas monkey
July 18, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo welcomes first Director of Public Affairs
July 18, 2008 - Ailing patas monkey treated by high-tech veterinary procedure
July 17, 2008 - Wave of kids joins Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims in breaking ground for new penguin exhibit
July 14, 2008 - Zoo’s premier fundraiser, Bank of America Presents: Jungle Party a roaring success
July 11, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update
July 10, 2008 - Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims join kids to break ground for new penguin exhibit
June 27, 2008 - Zoo closes early on July 11 for premier fundraiser
June 23, 2008 - Tapir’s first birthday inaugurates Red, White & Zoo
June 17, 2008 - Zoo euthanizes elderly zebra
June 12, 2008 - Red, White & Zoo sponsored by HomeStreet Bank
May 30, 2008 - Summer Special: Free plush animal giveaways for kids at Woodland Park Zoo!
May 28, 2008 - Do the pudu at the zoo!
May 27, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update
May 23, 2008 - Father’s Day BBQ at Woodland Park Zoo
May 22, 2008 - Chilean wine tasting at zoo's new flamingo exhibit
May 22, 2008 - Snow Leopard Trust hosts National Geographic photographer
May 16, 2008 - Plastic flamingo flocks take over Seattle
May 16, 2008 - Are Weeds Taking Over Your Backyard?
May 15, 2008 - Butterflies are back!
May 14, 2008 - Sneak peek at what’s pink at the zoo
May 13, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update
May 13, 2008 - Zoo’s elephant Watoto better and outdoors again
- Herpesvirus Fact Sheet
May 9, 2008 - Taste Northwest wines in the zoo’s Northern Trail
May 9, 2008 - HomeStreet Bank goes “Wild About Zoos” for the seventh year
May 8, 2008 - Go behind-the-scenes at Woodland Park Zoo
May 7, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo opens new flamingo exhibit on May 24
May 5, 2008 - Zoo receives $72,000 grant from Washington State’s No Child Left Inside program
May 5, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo is going bright pink - – New flamingo exhibit opening this month
May 4, 2008 - Zoo’s elephant barn closed this week
May 2, 2008 - Celebrate the return of migratory birds with Woodland Park Zoo’s Festival for the Birds
May 1, 2008 - Snow leopard to undergo examination
April 30, 2008 - Ready, set, bid: Own a one-of-a-kind orangutan masterpiece for Mother’s Day
April 28, 2008 - WaMu ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru
April 25, 2008 - Zoo 2007 Annual Report to the Superintendent available for public review
April 23, 2008 - 2008 Summer Calendar of Events
April 22, 2008 - Thank goodness it’s Fridayz! Zoo offers new Fridayz Happy Hourz discounts
April 18, 2008 - Summer at the zoo loaded with frogs, flamingos and fun!
April 8, 2008 - Mother’s Day Brunch at Woodland Park Zoo
April 8, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo recruiting volunteer zoo ambassadors
April 7, 2008 - Earth Day wine tasting in Zoomazium
April 4, 2008 - Zoo’s baby gorilla has a name! – “Bearer of joy to the family”
April 3, 2008 - Bears, tents, coolers, sleeping bags and food don’t mix
April 1, 2008 - Ivar’s and Kidd Valley to announce name of baby gorilla
March 25, 2008 - Zoo’s EcoWeekend packed with paws, claws, coffee and more
March 24, 2008 - Zoo loses endangered African wild dog
March 21, 2008 - Final weekend to name baby gorilla
March 20, 2008 - Elderly red ruffed lemur euthanized at Woodland Park Zoo
March 19, 2008 - Final weekend to see penguins at Woodland Park Zoo
March 18, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo recruiting volunteers
March 18, 2008 - Reptile expert to encounter kids and animals
March 13, 2008 - Zoo hosts backyard habitat workshop
March 7, 2008 - Bunny Bounce presented by HomeStreet Bank
March 7, 2008 - Easter Brunch at Woodland Park Zoo
March 3, 2008 - Annual Spring Fecal Fest
March 3, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo hosts job fair
February 29, 2008 - Seattle’s newest conservation ambassador needs a name
February 28, 2008 - Zoo’s historic carousel to close temporarily for maintenance
February 26, 2008 - Leaping and croaking through the zoo kicks off Year of the Frog
February 25, 2008 - Leap Day at zoo kicks off international Year of the Frog
February 19, 2008 - Rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden
February 11, 2008 - Zoo celebrates twin orangutans' birthdays
February 11, 2008 - Zoo launches Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive
February 7, 2008 - The National Elephant Center announces location to promote global elephant conservation
February 6, 2008 - Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals
February 5, 2008 - Lecture to address avian influenza virus in captive and wild birds
February 1, 2008 - Special Valentine’s Day opportunities
January 24, 2008 - Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals
January 22, 2008 - Zoo hosts open houses for new west entry
January 18, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo updates phone system
January 16, 2008 - A magical Valentine’s Day evening at the zoo’s carousel
January 11, 2008 - Baby gorilla gets a helping hand from Children’s Hospital
January 7, 2008 - Zoo continues commitment to elephant breeding program
January 7, 2008 - Woodland Park Zoo - POSITION STATEMENT