Woodland Park Zoo

The mission of Woodland Park Zoo is to save animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families. People who experience the wonders of the natural world are inspired to protect it. That's why every year we lead more than 1 million people on a journey that inspires a lifelong love of animals, makes science come alive, and gives people the tools to take conservation action.

In the summer of 2016, the zoo will be opening a new exhibit featuring free-flying butterflies with a focus on the appreciation and conservation of these, and other, pollinators. This exhibit will provide an engaging experience that immerses visitors with butterflies and other pollinators in three important habitats; educates visitors about the biology, behavior, and threats facing these pollinators; and inspires visitors to take local and global conservation action for butterflies and other pollinators. In conjunction with this exhibit opening, the zoo's Education Department will provide ideas and inspiration for learning about and caring for butterflies and other pollinators in our backyards, schoolyards, and community gardens, including engaging audiences around Seattle with creating community gardens that connect and engage the surrounding neighborhoods.