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Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo Trivia Quiz

Seattle, Washington is a city full of animals. The Woodland Park Zoo is home to many of these creatures. See how many of these you know.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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dcpddc478

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3 mins

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Photo Quiz

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394,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The zoo has a combination of a gymnasium and a zoo that is called what? Hint

Zoomazium

Zoogym

Gymzoo

Zoomaze

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Question 2 of 10

2. The zoo also has red panda babies, which are called by which name? Hint

Kits

Joeys

Pups

Cubs

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Question 3 of 10

3. The zoo is home to the greater one-horned rhinoceros, which goes by which other name? Hint

Indian rhinoceros

Javan rhinoceros

White rhinoceros

Black rhinoceros

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which part of the zoo contains timber wolves, Arctic foxes, grizzly bears? Hint

Northern Trail

New Zealand Trail

Southern Trail

Antarctic Trail

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Question 5 of 10

5. The zoo area called the African Savanna contains a huge collection of crocodiles.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1996 the zoo began to work with which animal as part of a Captive Breeding Program? Hint

Echidna

Tree Kangaroo

Gray Kangaroo

Platypus

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2017, a male snow leopard cub was born at the zoo in the Australasia exhibit.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which historic ride, installed in 2006, would you find at the Woodland Park Zoo? Hint

Woodland Park Zoo Coaster

Woodland Park Zoo Carousel

Woodland Park Zoo Monorail

Woodland Park Zoo Swing

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the butterfly exhibit? Hint

Butterfly Heaven

Molbak's Butterfly Garden

Blooms and Butterflies

Butterfly Nirvana

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Question 10 of 10

10. In May 2009, the Woodland Park Zoo opened a new exhibit which features which animal? Hint

Pandas

Jaguar

Humboldt penguin

Macaroni penguins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The zoo has a combination of a gymnasium and a zoo that is called what?

Answer: Zoomazium

The Zoomazium is a nature-inspired indoor play space for kids. It has a green roof made from plant life. This playground is eco-friendly and made of things that are biodegradable.

2. The zoo also has red panda babies, which are called by which name?

Answer: Cubs

The red panda is a carnivorous mammal with a striped tail and a resemblance to a racoon. These animals have between one and four cubs once a year, with one or two being most common. Their lifespan is usually about ten years and they are found in south-eastern Asia in the wild.

3. The zoo is home to the greater one-horned rhinoceros, which goes by which other name?

Answer: Indian rhinoceros

The Indian rhinoceros is found on the Indian Peninsula. It lives in grassland regions and its populations are fragmented. It has a single horn and the hind legs have a lumpy appearance, resembling warts.

4. Which part of the zoo contains timber wolves, Arctic foxes, grizzly bears?

Answer: Northern Trail

The Northern Trail looks a lot like a trail in Alaska's Denali National Park. It contains Roosevelt elk, mountain goat, Steller's sea eagles and other northern species.

5. The zoo area called the African Savanna contains a huge collection of crocodiles.

Answer: False

While the African Savanna area contains hippos, antelopes and gorillas it does not contain crocodiles. These large aquatic reptiles are native to Africa and they are not easy to keep in captivity.

6. In 1996 the zoo began to work with which animal as part of a Captive Breeding Program?

Answer: Tree Kangaroo

The Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan Captive Breeding Program, started in 1996, is a program designed to bring about recovery of the tree kangaroo population. It teaches people about these little marsupials and attempts to breed new joeys.

7. In 2017, a male snow leopard cub was born at the zoo in the Australasia exhibit.

Answer: True

In 2017 a male snow leopard was born at the zoo. It was given the name "Aibeck", which means "long life". The snow leopard is a wild feline of Central and South Asia. In 2018, there are only about 5,000 of these beautiful cats left in the wild and in zoos.

8. Which historic ride, installed in 2006, would you find at the Woodland Park Zoo?

Answer: Woodland Park Zoo Carousel

The zoo has a hand-carved carousel, which was originally built for the Cincinnati Zoo in 1918. This beautiful ride has forty-eight horses, each one differently painted, and two chariots, all of which have been carefully restored to their original beauty.

9. What is the name of the butterfly exhibit?

Answer: Molbak's Butterfly Garden

Molbak's Butterfly Garden is part of Woodland Park Zoo. It contains hundreds of butterflies. These are North American species including the silverspot butterfly, giant swallowtail, and the Orange-barred Sulphur.

10. In May 2009, the Woodland Park Zoo opened a new exhibit which features which animal?

Answer: Humboldt penguin

The new exhibit houses Humboldt penguins. It is an outdoor enclosure that is designed to mimic the penguin's native habitat. It also has cliffs and pools for the penguins to cavort in. This is another part of the of the zoo that uses green energy.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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