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Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo

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Woodland Park Zoo is a wildlife conservation organization and zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, … See more

Highlights

Has won awards for several exhibits, including the primate area with gorillas and orangutans and the African Savanna with giraffes (Lulu, born in 2017, is already a zoo favorite)and zebras

An underwater viewing area gives you a close-up view of frolicking Humbolt penguins from Peru

Popular habitat area for viewing fun-loving meerkats

Tips

For the lightest crowds, best parking and optimal animal visibility, arrive at the zoo close to opening time
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The grounds are large, so wear walking shoes and plan on at least a half-day to see everything
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For a real treat, visitors can book an animal experience tour
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The newest exhibits are Molbak's Butterfly Garden, where you can stroll through a lovely garden with 500 butterflies
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Food options are primarily located in the Rainforest Food Pavilion
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You'll have the chance to see rare animals such as red pandas and snow leopards
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Late may through june is the best time to see and smell the roses
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Guests can interact with select animals during their visit through the ambassador animals program
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Check the website to see if the rainy day discount is on
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Bring a picnic to enjoy on the green lawns of woodland park, which surrounds the zoo
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Festive snacks will be available for purchase during event nights, including hot chocolate and fudge puppies
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Beside hosting beautiful animals, the woodland park zoo provides shops and some dining options
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Visitors may hand-feed the giraffes for a small fee
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They offer a calendar of year round and seasonal events including overnight guided tours and summer camp programs
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You have two options from vancouver: a day trip to the greater vancouver zoo
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Allow at least 3 hours of your time to fully explore the zoo
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There are plenty of themed enclosures and educational exhibits to explore whilst there and children and adults alike will learn plenty during their visit
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Check a present calendar for every day programs, creature feedings, and instructive addresses
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Consists of trails, an off-leash dog park, a picnic area
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There are a number of parking lots, including one near each of the seven picnic sites
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East of aurora is an ideal spot for picnicking
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Jan 9, 2023
Spent four hours here on a rainy day. Great exhibits, but the layout is a bit confusing. We did a lot of back tracking and walking in circles, but that’s a minor complaint. All the exhibits are well … Full review by BrianMaryAdventures
Dec 15, 2022
We went, it was Seattle, it was pouring. Most of the animals were in their dens, I don't blame them. Wish we could have seen more animals, but we only had a few days! Full review by waterlover19
Nov 29, 2022
We visited the zoo in early November on a bright sunny (but chilly) day, so it was rather crowded. We were limited to two hours because they were opening the Christmas light display that evening. W… Full review by gweng219
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Articles

Do the Zoo
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is fun for visitors of all ages, but particularly exciting for kids. The grounds are large, so wear walking shoes and plan on at least a half-day to see everything. There are cafes and restaurants inside the zoo, but you are welcome to bring your own food and drink inside, too.The zoo has an excellent blog featuring lots of pictures of their animals, especially newborns. There's a petting zoo and farm area near the front, and feedings and shows throughout the day — the raptor show is particularly impressive. A free smartphone app allows you to plan your day and make the most of your visit.In summer, the zoo offers a popular concert series called Zoo Tunes, and in fall's Zoo Doo contest, locals actually enter a lottery to win animal manure for composting. Only in Seattle, right?By Stephanie Perry, AFAR Local Expert
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A Zoological Garden
Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families. People who experience the wonders of the natural world are inspired to protect it. That's why every year we lead more than 1 million people on a journey that inspires a lifelong love of animals, makes science come alive, and gives people the tools to take conservation action.
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A Wide Variety of Species
The winner of multiple Best National Exhibit awards from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Woodland Park Zoo features a wide variety of species. You'll have the chance to see rare animals such as red pandas and snow leopards. Almost every environment in the world is represented among the zoo's inhabitants. Be sure to visit the lowland gorillas that made the park famous in the 1970s in the world's first immersion exhibit. A visit to Woodland Park Zoo represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Seattle tour planner to plot your vacation.
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Wild Animals and Wild Places Get Re-Created
WildLights kicks off at Woodland Park Zoo November 23 and continues through January 5, bringing back Seattle's wildest winter holiday lights festival presented by Sound Credit Union. Wild animals and wild places get re-created, as more than 600,000 energy-efficient LED lights fill the paths, landscaping and open spaces of the zoo. Visitors enjoy illuminated indoor and outdoor displays, rides on the zoo's decorated Historic Carousel, even visits from a couple of reindeer. WildLights visitors can shake and shimmy to a music-synchronized light show experience. Festive snacks will be available for purchase during event nights, including hot chocolate and fudge puppies. While the zoo's animals will be tucked in for the night, the Day Exhibit, a showcase of reptiles and amphibians, and the Adaptations Building, featuring animals such as sloths, Indian flying foxes and meerkats, remain open for guests.
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An Award-Winning Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo is an award-winning zoo and a must to visit while you are in the city. Only minutes from busy downtown, the zoo lets you step into an African savannah, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest. The zoo also brings special exhibits, which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other bugs and beasts. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the green lawns of Woodland Park, which surrounds the zoo. You also won't want to miss the nearby Rose Garden.
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