On Tuesday, May 20, the public is invited to pre-graduation activities to watch Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists weigh and measure each of the juvenile turtles—a final “test” to confirm they are big enough to escape the mouths of invasive bullfrogs. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to connect with biologists and zoo docents, learn about the zoo’s efforts in recovering the state’s endangered western pond turtles and check out turtle-themed activities.
Each turtle that passes will embark on the next chapter of their lives—living in protected wetlands where they can submerge in vegetation, bask on logs, swim among mud banks, and dine on insects, amphibians and aquatic plants.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.–noon
WHERE:
The turtle activities will take place at Woodland Park Zoo in Cathy Herzig Basecamp Northwest. Visitors may enter through the West Entrance at 5500 Phinney Ave. N. or South Entrance at 750 N. 50th St., Seattle WA 98103
