The Nocturnal House was an institution for those who grew up here or have lived in Seattle for some time. We have watched Woodland Park Zoo grow from an Amusement Park with caged animals to a 4 star zoo that focusses on saving endangered species and on education. In this age of science denying (whether evolution or climate change), it was a haven for animal and nature lovers. The Nocturnal House was entered via the Reptile House. The new Penguin Exhibit is nice and the Northwest, Asian, Savannah and Rain Forest areas have been an improvement, but what budget cuts necessitated the closing of the Nocturnal House? The electric bill? Some of you will remember these educational exhibits. There were lots of animals "out" today, by the way - vampire bats, fruit bats, sloths (running instead of sleeping), porcupines and armadillos, to name a few. If you are a local, you probably know these exhibits like the back of your hand, and you will never see them again.
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