Woodland Park Zoo

Phinney Ridge zoo hosting seasonal family events like Pumpkin Bash, evening talks and the WildLanterns lantern festival.

Coming up at Woodland Park Zoo

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Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct25Animal OfrendaDAILY · 9:30 AM · next Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AMA Día de Muertos ofrenda at Woodland Park Zoo honoring beloved pets, animals that have lived at the zoo over its history, and the bond between people and animals; visitors are invited to remember companions they have lost. It is up daily from October 27 through November 1, 9:30am–4pm, at 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line or Metro Route 5). The listing doesn't publish a price. Pumpkin Bash fills the zoo on October 31.See listing
Oct29For the Love of Bats: Exploring Nature at Night with the West's Flying MammalsThursday, 7:00 PMFree, but registration required as spaces are limited
Oct31Pumpkin BashSaturday, 9:30 AMIncluded with zoo admission or membership
Nov13WildLanternsFriday, 4:00 PMOpening night of WildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente: Woodland Park Zoo's evening walk through all-new, custom-built illuminated lanterns spanning seven continents and an underwater realm, with an Interactive Zone for kids. Friday, November 13, 4–9pm at 5500 Phinney Ave N, served by the RapidRide E Line and Metro Route 5. The listing doesn't publish ticket prices (tickets are sold through the zoo's ticket site). Further nights on our calendar include November 14, 15, 19, 21 and 22.See listing
Nov14WildLanternsSaturday, 4:00 PMA night at WildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente, where the zoo grounds glow with custom lantern scenes representing seven continents and an undersea world, plus a kids' Interactive Zone. Saturday, November 14, 4–9pm at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). Ticket prices aren't published on the listing.See listing
Nov15WildLanternsSunday, 4:00 PMWildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente, lights up Woodland Park Zoo with handmade lantern displays from seven continents and an underwater zone, along with hands-on fun for kids in the Interactive Zone. Sunday, November 15, 4–9pm at 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5); a Low Sensory Night runs the same evening. The listing doesn't give ticket prices.See listing
Nov15Low Sensory Nights at WildLanternsSunday, 4:00 PMA calmer WildLanterns evening with music and sound effects turned down and flashing lights reduced, plus Zoomazium Nightlights, a dim, gently scored low-sensory space, neon coloring and a rotating activity at 6:30pm. Sunday, November 15, 4–9pm at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). The listing doesn't publish a price. Another low-sensory night is on our calendar for December 1.See listing
Nov19WildLanternsThursday, 4:00 PMAn evening of WildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente: stroll Woodland Park Zoo after dark among custom illuminated lanterns depicting seven continents and an underwater realm, with an Interactive Zone for younger visitors. Thursday, November 19, 4–9pm at 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). Prices aren't published on the listing; the 21+ Night Owls edition follows on November 20.See listing
Nov20WildLanterns: 21+ Night OwlsFriday, 4:00 PMA kid-free WildLanterns evening for adults, with holiday cocktails at themed bars around the zoo alongside the illuminated lantern displays. Friday, November 20, 4–9pm at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). Ticket buyers and guests must be 21+ with valid ID; the listing doesn't publish a ticket price, food and drink cost extra, and other discounts don't apply.See listing
Nov21WildLanternsSaturday, 4:00 PMWildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns for a Saturday evening of glowing lantern scenes from seven continents and beneath the sea, plus an Interactive Zone for kids. November 21, 4–9pm at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). The listing doesn't publish ticket prices.See listing
Nov22WildLanternsSunday, 4:00 PMA Sunday night at WildLanterns, presented by Kaiser Permanente, with Woodland Park Zoo's custom lanterns of seven continents and an underwater world, and a kids' Interactive Zone. November 22, 4–9pm at 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5); it doubles as the Holiday Senior Stroll, with 40% off for guests 65+. Ticket prices aren't on the listing.See listing
Nov22Holiday Senior StrollSunday, 4:00 PM40% off regular ticket prices for seniors 65+
Dec1Low Sensory Nights at WildLanternsTuesday, 4:00 PMWildLanterns designed for sensory comfort: quieter music and effects, fewer flashing lights, a dimly lit Zoomazium Nightlights space with soft background sound, and low-key activities such as neon coloring, with a rotating activity at 6:30pm. Tuesday, December 1, 4–9pm at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N (RapidRide E Line, Metro Route 5). The listing doesn't publish a price.See listing

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Questions people ask

Where is Woodland Park Zoo?＋

5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, in Phinney Ridge. RapidRide E Line; Metro Route 5.

What's on at Woodland Park Zoo?＋

13 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Animal Ofrenda on Sunday, October 25 at 9:30 AM.

How much do events at Woodland Park Zoo cost?＋

1 listing is free.

Does Woodland Park Zoo have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 13 dated listings, 8 fall on a weekend and 1 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at Woodland Park Zoo?＋

On Woodland Park Zoo's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

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