Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 684-4800
Fax: (206) 615-1070
- Cross Street:
- N Argyle Place
- Hours:
- March 15-April 30: Daily 9:30am-5pm, May 1-Sept 14: Daily 9:30am-6pm, Sept 15-Oct 14: Daily 9:30am-5pm, Oct 15-March 14: Daily 9:30am-4pm
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Award-winning zoo. Available for private events!
- More than 1,000 animal species
- Private events
- Most popular zoo in region
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Editorial Review for Woodland Park Zoo – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Woodland Park Zoo earned international bragging rights as the pioneer of naturalistic exhibits when it gave up barred cages in favor of award-winning realistic landscapes. Creatures are grouped together in ecosystem themes instead of species: Lions are found near African animals, while cougars are near other Northwest natives. Stroll along paths in a tropical rain forest--under a canopy of vines and coffee plants--for authentic views of the popular gorillas, poison frogs and other animals that inhabit these forests.
Photo by Chris Daniel
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe Family Farm is popular with kids because they can touch goats, rabbits and sheep. Weather permitting, it's open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. During winter, it's open on weekends.
Fun FactHansa, the Asian elephant--born in November 2000--is still perhaps the zoo's most popular resident. An expansive jaguar habitat that opened in 2003 is another big attraction. There's just one cat at the moment, but bigger plans for the space are in the works.
The Extras"Overnight Adventures" are available for groups. Be sure to call for more info.
User Reviews for Woodland Park Zoo
08/23/2008 Posted by PoppaPat
It's not about "habitat"-- the landscaping is OUT OF CONTROL. You take your toddler, and tell her she's going to see lions, tigers, and bears! You have to hoist her onto your shoulders at every exhibit, and all she's going to see is shrubs, dead trees and bamboo... and she has to walk a long, long, way from one disappointment to the next. If you like to pat yourself on the back for being politically correct, have fun missing the animals. If you have small children, just skip it and go to the Seattle Aquarium instead.
Pros: clean
Cons: kids can't see anything
11/20/2006 Posted by jags999
This zoo has come a long way! They have an interesting variety of animals that seem well cared for. Try to catch the presentation on the hawks, eagles, etc. Very interesting. The nocturnal house is fun, just remember to shhhhhhhhhhhh! It's fun to go in the winter when it's not crowded and you can still see the animals. Don't forget some of the outerlying areas - great animals there too!
Pros: Buy a membership if you want to go a few times a year!
