Zoos and Aquariums in Washington

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Washington and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Washington

Best Results for Washington Zoos and Aquariums

AWoodland Park Zoo

Average Rating
4.5
135+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
4.0
95+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
8+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
32+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • My favorite is the Gorilla's but the whole zoo is great. The only downside ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I have been to many zoos around the world and I must say that this is one of the better ... more on Tripadvisor
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103-5865

BSeattle Aquarium

Average Rating
3.5
85+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
3.0
9+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
76+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • Kind of small but kids will like the hands on pool where they can touch ... more on Tripadvisor
  • its the best qaurium ... more on Go City Kids
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59
Seattle, WA 98101

CPoint Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Average Rating
4.0
10+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
4.0
10+ reviews
  • This zoo is really a locals kind of place - in my opinion. While we go there quite often (the grandparents give us the family ... more on Tripadvisor
  • This is the best park in washington for a variety ... more on epinions.com
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St. Tacoma WA 98407

DPoint Defiance Park

Average Rating
5.0
15+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
15+ reviews
  • My first visit to this lovely park involved a Cystic ... more on Tripadvisor
  • The ground pollution from the now-defunct ... more on yelp.com
Point Defiance Park
5400 N. Pearl St.
Tacoma WA 98407

EEastlake Zoo Tavern

Average Rating
3.5
47+ reviews
from 3 sources
CitySearch
4.5
3+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
43+ reviews
  • Best darn tavern in all of Seattle, freindly, quirky staff, lots of ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • We read the reviews and expected to play pool ... more on citysearch.com
Eastlake Zoo Tavern
2301 Eastlake Ave
Seattle, WA 98102-3305

FArthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center

  • Overview This facility offers visitors a chance to learn about the marine ... more on tripadvisor.com
  • Overview The Feiro Marine Life Center is both an educational facility and a public aquarium, and is a partnership between Peninsula College ... more on olypen.com
Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center
Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center
Port Angeles City Pier
315 North Lincoln Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362

GCougar Mountain Zoological Park

Average Rating
3.5
7+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.0
4+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
3+ reviews
  • This zoo had a well-designed cougar exhibit and a nice collection of beautiful birds. There are also llamas along with other hooved, and ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This is a great zoo in that they have many ... more on insiderpages.com
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park
19525 South East 54th Street
Issaquah, WA 98027-8676

HPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Average Rating
4.5
15+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
15+ reviews
  • PDZA is a smallish, clean, recently remodeled zoo and aquarium in a rather breathtaking location. It has a kid's playground that has some animal exhibits (and in warmer weather an interactive fount... more on Go City Kids
  • My dad and I use to spend the whole day ... more on yelp.com
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma,WA,98407

INorthwest Trek Wildlife Park

Average Rating
4.5
9+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
9+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, visitor c… more
  • we loved it (with four 3yrs old girls). you go on a bus/train ride to ... more on Go City Kids
  • I love that I live only half an hour from ... more on insiderpages.com
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive E
Eatonville,WA,98328-9502

JThe Shoe Zoo

Average Rating
3.5
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
CitySearch
3.5
1+ reviews
  • For the past four years I have loyally relied on Nordstrom to fit my children in the proper baby/toddler/preschooler shoes and to carry the best selection of widths in the city. But no more. ... more on Go City Kids
  • I finally took my kids to the Shoe Zoo, and everything I have heard is true. They have a wonderful ... more on Go City Kids
The Shoe Zoo
2920 NE Blakeley Street
Suite B, Seattle, WA 98105