The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium introduced a sea lion pup named Pepper to the public; she was born on June 6 and is now 31 pounds. Pepper learns swimming from her mother, Eloise.

Ulan, the last Malayan tapir at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, is moving to Fresno Chaffee Zoo in preparation for an exhibit renovation. Visitors can say goodbye until August 27.

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo workers reached a tentative deal with management, averting a strike and addressing concerns about pay, healthcare, and working conditions.

Crater Lake National Park's North Entrance closes due to the Middle Fork Fire, with firefighters establishing control lines to prevent the fire's eastward spread. Other park roads remain open except for construction closures.

King County's carbon credit program has successfully generated 65,000 credits, garnering $850,000 for conservation, involving companies like Microsoft and MLB to offset emissions while supporting local forests.

Camp Long in Seattle announces a free outdoor movie series for August, starting with "Barbie" and including titles like "Black Panther Wakanda Forever." Screenings begin at dusk with pre-show activities and picnics encouraged.

Denny Park's off-leash area in Seattle will be closed on August 21st for tree maintenance by the Urban Forestry team, with educational opportunities for the public. Other nearby OLAs will remain open.

The City of Kirkland is opening a temporary recreational area with gardens, skate tracks, a bike garden, and pickleball courts at the former Houghton Park and Ride on August 8.

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in planning the future of Meridian Playground's play area at Wallingford Farmer’s Market on July 31.

The Seattle Aquarium is set to open its Ocean Pavilion featuring the Coral Triangle ecosystem on August 29, expected to draw increased visitors to the waterfront.

Magnuson Park's Off Leash Area in Seattle will close temporarily from July 23 for three days for maintenance, including tree trimming and constructing a new storage facility, to minimize future disruptions.

Law enforcement in Parkland had an early chase wrangling an escaped wallaby. The wallaby, from Debbie Dolittle's Petting Zoo, evaded capture but was safely returned with no injuries reported.

WDFW has initiated the public comment period for its proposed beaver relocation rule to enable humane management of beavers in conflict with humans, with an emphasis on relocation over termination. Public feedback is open until August 9.