Woodland Park Zoo Blog

Posted by Meghan Sawyer, Communications Photos courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo We all have the power to help save wildlife. This #InternationalWomensDay, Woodland Park Zoo shines the spotlight on women around the world who are breaking down barriers to shape a new future of conservation.  From the all-female team of reforesters who are planting a forest from the ground up, to a brave woman trekking through lush landscapes to help stop poachers in their tracks, to the story of two women living an ocean apart and working together to help save one of the most biodiverse habitats on planet Earth; these women are paving the way for future female conservationists everywhere.  Tree kangaroo joey, Keweng. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo. From Seattle to the forests of Papua New Guinea “When I first went to Papua New Guinea, people doubted I had the physical strength and wherewithal to do the work. I took that as a challenge.” -Lisa Dabek, PhD, Founder of Tree Kangaroo Conservati...

Posted by: Bobbi Miller, Field Conservation Every kid wants yummy, sticky, sugary candy at Halloween, but not as much as orangutans , Asian elephants and tigers want a healthy place to live and thrive. This year, with just a little extra thought, we can grant both wishes. Original photo by Dennis Dow/WPZ; modified. Send this as an e-card to your friends! Halloween candy has been in the stores for weeks (OK, months) now, building up to a weekend of spooky, candy-filled activities for kids and adults alike. When buying candy this year, you can make a difference in the lives of orangutans, tigers, Asian elephants, hornbills and many other animals impacted by the loss of habitat due to palm oil plantations. Unsustainable palm oil plantations threaten the connected forests orangutans and other species need to survive. Photo by Tim Laman courtesy of Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Project , a Woodland Park Zoo Partner for Wildlife . It takes a few extra minutes to pi...