Woodland Park Zoo will close early on Friday, July 10 for its premier fundraiser, Jungle Party, pictured here from a previous event. Hours on July 10 are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Woodland Park Zoo will close three hours early on Friday, July 10 for its 33rd annual Jungle Party fundraiser.
The zoo will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 3 p.m., and visitors may remain on grounds until 4 p.m.
The Jungle Party fundraising event draws nearly a thousand civic, community and philanthropic leaders, according to the zoo. Held on the zoo’s North Meadow, the it features tours of animal exhibits, bidding on unique auction items during the silent and live auctions, reception, lavish sit-down dinner and live entertainment.
Last year’s Jungle Party raised more than $1.8 million to help support the zoo’s animal care, education programs and field conservation projects around the globe and in Washington state’s backyard.
Areas of impact at the north end of the zoo:
- The North Entrance off North 59th Street and Phinney Avenue North will be closed all day.
- The North Meadow and its walk path will be closed all day.
- The historic carousel will be closed all day.
- The North Entrance parking lot will close at noon and vehicles must be moved by this time.
Zoo visitors may enter through the South Entrance at North 50th Street and Fremont Avenue North or the West Entrance at North 55th Street and Phinney Avenue North.
For tickets and information, call 206-548-2547.
Zoo admission through Sept. 30:
Adult (13-64) $16.50; Child (3-12) $11; Toddler (0-2) Free.
Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round. Parking: $5.00. Consider taking the bus, biking, walking or carpooling. Conserving resources is one more way of helping the animals. Call Metro at 206-553-3000 for bus service to the zoo.
