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5 days ago
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Llamas, porcupines seized in neglect case now living at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo has welcomed a trio of llamas and six porcupines that were seized as part of a suspected neglect case in Oregon state. The animals are under veterinary observation and quarantine. The llamas are available for public view, but the porcupines are in an off-view area. It's not yet known if they will be placed in public view. Two Woodland Park Zoo Animal Care team staff made two trips to Oregon to pick up the llamas and porcupines. They also assisted Oregon officials in safely catching and loading additional animals destined for other care facilities. The zoo is providing temporary housing to the llamas and porcupines while the case involving them moves forward.
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22-03-2025
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Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo announces major new exhibit after $110M campaign
The Brief Woodland Park Zoo's Forests for All campaign raised $119.7 million, exceeding its $110 million goal. Funds will support zoo initiatives, including the Forest Trailhead exhibit opening in 2026. The exhibit will offer interactive experiences to engage visitors in conservation efforts. SEATTLE - Woodland Park Zoo has completed its $110 million Forests for All campaign, coinciding with today's United Nations' International Day of Forests. A portion of the money is going to a big new exhibit. Launched in 2018, the campaign exceeded its goal by raising $119.7 million. The zoo says they were supported by nearly 100,000 donors. What's next A central feature of the campaign is the Forest Trailhead exhibit, which is set to open in 2026. This exhibit will include a treetop path, a forest landscape, and an all-seasons pavilion, aimed at promoting conservation and exploring the future of forests. The Forest Trailhead exhibit will offer interactive experiences, featuring elevated paths through the forest canopy and viewing areas for tree kangaroos and red pandas. The exhibit aims to engage visitors in conservation activities. The zoo reports that funds from the campaign have been allocated to various zoo initiatives, including animal care and facility renovations. Some of the projects funded include new habitats for greater one-horned rhinos and Komodo dragons, and enhancements to the zoo's composting facility. What they're saying "We are immensely grateful for the passion and deep commitment of each and every donor and supporter. This bold new era is redefining how we can unite local and global communities to save our forests and green spaces here in our beloved Pacific Northwest and around the world for a more sustainable present and future," said Alejandro Grajal, President and CEO at Woodland Park Zoo. The Source Information for this article comes from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Top aide for WA Gov. Ferguson resigns over workplace complaints, report Seattle police arrest man accused of more than 20 bank robberies Here's where Seattle renters are relocating Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2025 lineup, changes to event Could Bryan Kohberger's autism defense for capital murder set a precedent? To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
