Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Strollers Available
• Concessions-Food Available
• Picnic Tables
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

• This award-winning zoo is a must-see for animal lovers. Only minutes from busy downtown, the zoo let's you step ... more on Wcities
• OUR MISSION: Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. A Seattle tradition for five generations... For more than 100 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo and marvel at the animals and are inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and features more than 1,090 individual animals representing nearly 300 species. The grounds are divided into what are known as bioclimatic zones, the unique habitats around the world, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North. Establishment Among its distinctions, Woodland Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos on the West Coast. In the late 1880s, Guy Phinney, a wealthy sawmill owner, purchased a large tract of forest land about six miles north of downtown Seattle. On December 28, 1899, several years after Phinney’s death, the City of Seattle purchased the estate for $100,000. For more detailed information on the zoo's history, visit the History Section of our site. Collection The zoo manages the largest live animal collection in Washington state, with approximately 1,098 specimens representing 300 species plus 64 groups of invertebrates, one group of fish and one group of Partula snails. The zoo provides a home for 35 endangered and five threatened animal species. ... more on zoo.org
• Woodland Park is an exciting rectangular complex just southwest of Green Lake and north of the Fremont district. ... more on seattle.gov
• Best known for its seasonal pony rides, snakes and flesh-eating piranhas, this ... more on tripadvisor.com
• This world-class zoo covers nearly 100 acres of exhibits and open space, including a rose garden and a children's playground. You could easily spend an entire day at the zoo. Award-winning exhibits include the outdoor orangutan habitat at the Trail of Vines, with its boardwalk that makes visitors feel as if they're at treetop level, and the standout Northern Trail, with its awe-inspiring underwater view of a pair of grizzly bears.The zoo has many educational programs on-site throughout the day, including animal ... more on gocitykids.com

Directions

From I-5 (north- and southbound): take the Northeast 50th Street exit, #169.) Travel west on Northeast 50th Street about 1 1/3 mile to Fremont Avenue North. Turn right into the South Gate parking lot. Parking in the Zoo lots is an additional $4. Parking i

Hours

mid Sep-mid Oct: 9:30a-5p M-Su

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Oct 1 - Apr 30: Adults (13-64) $10.50; Children (3-12) $7.50; Toddler (0-2) Free
• Events: Elephant Talk;Humboldt Penguin Feeding;Ocelot Feeding;Piranha Feeding;Raptors - Training Session;Reticulated Python Feeding;Yellow Anaconda Feeding. More on the official website.

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Woodland Park Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
• www.zoo.org