(This originally appeared on My Green Lake)
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 Forest offers an escape from the chill where you’ll encounter ocelots, tropical birds and snakes. Snow leopards frolic in Australasia, and grizzlies, wolves, elk and more live in the award-winning Northern Trail where the animals here are in their element – the cold! Experience a slice of desert life in the heated Day Exhibit, featuring a gallery of smaller-scale exhibits with amphibians and reptiles. And “bump into” nature’s night shift in the Night Exhibit where two-toed sloths, prosimians and fruit bats hang around. For more winter fun, ask for a Rainy Day Tour map at the entrance.
Six-month-old snow leopard cubs at the Woodland Park Zoo.
Photo credit: Dennis Dow | Used with permissionFor more fun, watch grizzlies, otters, elephants, and more animal residents enjoy holiday-themed treats at Winter Celebration presented by Franz Bakeries. Wreaths trimmed with fish or assorted fruit, evergreen trees with ornamental fruit or wrapped boxes containing favorite snacks are among the treats. Winter Celebration is Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
For more information or to become a zoo member, call 206.548.2500 or 206.548.2599 (TTY), or visit www.zoo.org.
Woodland Park Zoo’s South Entrance is at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. The West Entrance is at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.
The zoo’s winter hours are 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily. The zoo is closed on Christmas day.
Admission: Adult (13-64) $11; Child (3-12) $8; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round. Parking: $5.