We’re honored to be recognized in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s inaugural Excellence in Wellbeing Awards! At Woodland Park Zoo, wellbeing isn’t just a program—it’s part of our culture. We’re proud to be among the 24 Washington organizations leading the way in prioritizing employee mental, physical, and emotional health. A huge thank you to our team for making this a whole-zoo achievement, and congratulations to the other outstanding recipients who are helping raise the bar for workplace wellbeing in our region. #WoodlandParkZoo #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #ThisIsHowWeZoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Seattle, WA 11,530 followers
Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
About us
For more than 110 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified employees. As a 24/7 environment, we have a variety of career opportunities, including positions in animal management, development, education, facilities, horticulture, guest services, information technology, marketing, retail, security and more. At the zoo, employment is more than just a job. Employees are able to develop their appreciation of animals, the natural world and the need for conservation on a local and global level, while contributing their specific skills and talents to our mission: Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.
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http://www.zoo.org/
External link for Woodland Park Zoo
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1899
- Specialties
- conservation, education, and inspiration
Locations
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Primary
5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103, US
Employees at Woodland Park Zoo
Updates
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Woodland Park Zoo and Summit Community Center are proud to partner in creating inclusive, hands-on opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This collaboration brings together education, empowerment, and community engagement in a meaningful way. KING 5 Media Group recently spent time with members of Summit Community Center to highlight the incredible impact of this partnership. Watch full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjbDk8fz #WoodlandParkZoo #CommunityImpact #SeattleCommunity #ThisIsHowWeZoo
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Meet Tuah! This 4-year-old male Malayan tapir has just arrived at Woodland Park Zoo, joining recent arrival Binti. Together, they’ll serve as powerful ambassadors for their endangered species, helping raise awareness about tapir conservation. We’re thrilled to welcome them to a newly renovated habitat—designed for them to thrive, for us to learn, and for everyone to connect. Learn more about Tuah here: https://lnkd.in/gdEtfQrd #TapirConservation #EndangeredSpecies #WoodlandParkZoo #MalayanTapir #ZooConservation
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Woodland Park Zoo is looking ahead to the next 20 years—and we’re inviting our community to help shape that vision. As we develop a Long-Range Facilities Plan to guide how our animal habitats, guest spaces, and infrastructure evolve to support our goal of becoming the Northwest’s premier center for wildlife conservation, we invite you to share your thoughts in a short survey to help us build a future where animals thrive, communities connect, and conservation remains at the core! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g8vChDH6 #SeattleCommunity #WildlifeEducation #ConservationMatters #WoodlandParkZoo
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We’re proud to support a YES vote on King County Proposition 1. This small investment would safeguard thousands of acres of parks, forests, wildlife habitat, waterways, and open spaces—while funding outdoor education, youth programs, and providing vital support for beloved spaces like Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Let’s keep our big backyard wild, green, and accessible for all. Vote YES by August 5. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gmWZtAdd #WildlifeConservation #ParksForAll #VoteYesOnProp1 #ThisIsHowWeZoo
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Wow—what a wild night! Thank you to our incredible partners who supported the 49th annual Jungle Party: Nature’s Homecoming. We are grateful to our sponsors who helped raise more than $2.3 million to support Woodland Park Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and to inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives. Title Sponsors: Brown Bear Car Wash, Microsoft Surface, and Sound Community Bank Premier Partners and Sponsors: U.S. Bank, Alaska Airlines, EY, Microsoft Airband, Ben Bridge Jeweler, FOX 13 Seattle, 425 Magazine, and APTIM Gold Sponsors: PACCAR, Microsoft, Sellen Construction, and Umpqua Bank Silver Sponsors: Chevron, Deloitte, KeyBank, KPMG, OneDigital, The Partners Group, and Puget Sound Energy Bronze Sponsors: Ballard Spahr LLP, Lane Powell PC, and The Commerce Bank of Washington, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Thank you again for your role in making the 49th annual Jungle Party a success! #JungleParty #WildlifeConservation #WoodlandParkZoo #ThisIsHowWeZoo
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Baker Tilly, formerly Moss Adams, is a longtime partner of the zoo. This past Friday, they supported us as a sponsor and sent volunteers to assist during the final hours of preparation for the 49th annual Jungle Party. Their team helped recycle cardboard and add the finishing touches to guest place settings. #WoodlandParkZoo #VolunteersForWildlife #CompaniesForConservation #CommunityEngagement
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A team of more than 40 summer interns from KPMG helped set up the Silent Auction, Wine Toss, and place settings to welcome guests to the North Meadow. Through their generous sponsorship and volunteerism, KPMG helped raise over $2.3 million at Jungle Party in support of Woodland Park Zoo’s mission! #WoodlandParkZoo #WildlifeConservation #VolunteersForWildlife #CommunityEngagement
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Twenty-five Salesforce interns—part of Future Force—helped us set up for the 49th annual Jungle Party last week. With many hands making light work, they helped prepare the zoo to welcome nearly 800 guests for an unforgettable evening in support of wildlife conservation, education programs, and exceptional animal care. We’re so grateful for their time and hard work! #WoodlandParkZoo #CorporateVolunteering #WildlifeConservation #ThisIsHowWeZoo
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Sound Community Bank, a Jungle Party Title Sponsor, played a key role in helping us prepare for this year’s event. We’re grateful for their many years of volunteerism at Woodland Park Zoo and throughout the region! #WoodlandParkZoo #WildlifeConservation #VolunteersForWildlife #CommunityEngagement
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