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Zoo Doo compost product on sale soon

Fecal Fest is here. If you want to purchase large quantities of the “famous” Zoo Doo, send a postcard to the zoo between March 5th and 20th.
Send a standard postcard to:
Zoo Doo
Woodland Park Zoo
601 N 59th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Include the following info:

Name
Day/evening phone numbers
Preference: Zoo Doo or Bedspread
Amount you’d like to purchase (anything from a [...]

Rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden next Saturday

The Seattle Rose Society will host its annual rose pruning demonstration next Saturday, February 27, noon-3 pm, at Woodland Park Rose Garden.  The event is free.
From the Woodland Park Zoo:

Need tips on pruning roses, using proper tools and more? Come to the Woodland Park Rose Garden for the annual rose pruning demonstration hosted by the [...]

Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals

We received the following heads-up from the zoo about a fun event happening next Saturday, February 13th:
WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animals will celebrate Valentine’s Day the wild way…
Otters, red pandas, gorillas, snow leopards, and more will enjoy heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, honey, strawberries and cranberries, herbal bouquets, heart-shaped steaks and more.
The special [...]

Celebrity naturalist speaking at zoo on Friday

If you have seen celebrity naturalist David Mizejewski from National Wildlife Federation on any of his regular radio or television appearances—including the Today Show, Martha Stewart, HGTV and Animal Planet—you know he is committed to making the world a better place for wildlife. And now he is coming to the zoo to show you how [...]

Zoo announces March 1 closure of Night Exhibit

Fans of the Woodland Park Zoo’s Night Exhibit, including the more than 24,000 members of the Facebook group “Save the Woodland Park Nocturnal House,” got some sad news today.
The zoo announced the closing date for the Night Exhibit (formerly known as Nocturnal House): March 1, 2010.
However, a number of the animals currently housed in the [...]

Stroller stolen from Zoomazium

A note from a reader about a theft at the zoo last week:
We had our relatively new Maclaren stroller taken from in front of the Zoomazium on Tuesday afternoon.
I wanted to let other parents know, so that they would take extra care themselves.
Also, of course, I’m hoping someone might have taken it accidentally or might [...]

Happy Birthday, Woodland Park Zoo!

On December 28, 1899, the Seattle City Council officially signed the paperwork purchasing the 141 acres that would become Woodland Park Zoo and surrounding parkland. Once owned by real estate tycoon Guy Phinney, the land and its collection of animals had become a burden for his widow after Phinney died in 1893, so it was [...]

New Year’s in Green Lake

What’s happening on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Green Lake?
Hey business owners and/or helpful readers: Let us know what we missed on this list!
Special Events
New Year’s Eve
Town hall meeting for Compassionate Cities Campaign
Green Lake Library (7364 E Green Lake Dr N)
Begins at 1:30 p.m.
Interfaith Community Church
Green Lake Community Center (7201 E [...]

Christmas in Green Lake

What’s happening this Christmas in Green Lake?
Hey business owners and/or helpful readers: Let us know what we missed on this list!
Restaurants, Coffee Shops and Bars
Turnpike Pizza [My Green Lake advertiser]
6900 E Green Lake Way N (Circa Building)
12/24 – Closing at noon, takeout available.
12/25 – Closed.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
6850 E. Green Lake Way N
12/24 – Complimentary [...]

Kids get in free at Woodland Park Zoo during winter break

Beginning this Saturday, December 19th, and through Sunday, January 3rd, Woodland Park Zoo is offering free admission to the zoo for kids.
Just mention “Winter Fun” upon entry and one child 12 and under gets in free with each paying adult.
From the zoo:
Discover the “hot” and “cold” spots during your adventure. The warm, humid Tropical Rain [...]