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(206) 684-4800
5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6685
-122.3543
Neighborhoods: Phinney Ridge, Northwest, Northwest Seattle
Last updated 3.09.11
What People Are Saying About Woodland Park Zoo
Featured Review
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In Short – On summer nights, the Woodland Park Zoo's North Meadow is a patchwork of blankets sprinkled with families toting picnic baskets. They come out for the Zoo's long-running summer concert series, which has attracted the likes of Roberta Flack and Rickie Lee Jones. The vibe here is kid-appropriate (no alcohol allowed, kids 12 and under enter free with an adult), and with only festival seating, shows are summery to the hilt. – – – –
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Late June through August is the best time to see the most blooms. They continue blooming through October.
- When to Go:
- The 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.
- Pruning advice:
- The Seattle Rose Society invites the public to an annual rose pruning demonstration on Sunday, February 25th, 12pm-4pm.
- A garden wedding:
- Reserve the Rose Garden for your special event by calling 206-233-7272.
- For the dogs:
- Dogs are allowed in the garden, but you are asked to keep them on a short leash.
- Look Good:
- Learn about the rest of the Woodland Park Zoo
- Know Before You Go:
- For something a little less buggy, explore the Woodland Park Rose Garden
- The Extras:
- After your visit to the dung beetle habitat, visit nearby Red Mill Burgers for burgers and onion rings. A bonus? Red Mill is a cell phone free zone.
- Know Before You Go:
- Though the zoo keeps a limited number of tickets (which run about $12 to $18) on hand, it's best to buy Zoo Tunes tix at any Puget Consumer's Co-op (PCC) location. Nearly all concerts sell out, so buy early.
- When to Go:
- Arrive early to snag a parking spot in the often-overflowing lots--and prime seating on the grass.
- Fun Fact:
- Hansa, 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.
- Look Good:
- Learn about the rest of the Woodland Park Zoo
- Know Before You Go:
- For something a little less buggy, explore the Woodland Park Rose Garden
- The Extras:
- After your visit to the dung beetle habitat, visit nearby Red Mill Burgers for burgers and onion rings. A bonus? Red Mill is a cell phone free zone.
- The Extras:
- "Overnight Adventures" are available for groups. Be sure to call for more info.
- For the dogs:
- Dogs are allowed in the garden, but you are asked to keep them on a short leash.
- When to Go:
- Late June through August is the best time to see the most blooms. They continue blooming through October.
- Pruning advice:
- The Seattle Rose Society invites the public to an annual rose pruning demonstration on Sunday, February 25th, 12pm-4pm.
- A garden wedding:
- Reserve the Rose Garden for your special event by calling 206-233-7272.
06/09/10
Baby Penguin Alert!
by theyogababy , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
I've been visiting the Woodland Park Zoo since I was small enough to be pulled around in a Red Flyer Wagon, and I still go to this day.
The baby penguin is here, and the snow leopard cubs are growing fast. The Flamingo Exhibit is on and I still love the otters. I'm so sad to have had to say goodbye to my favorite part of the zoo, the Nocturnal House, alas, funding was cut and it was the least 'green' exhibit there.
At Halloween, there's a Trick or Treat festival at the zoo, field trips and guided tours are available. There's a big food court with mostly "fast" quality food, a coffee/ice cream/treat shop, and large seating area.
Membership is affordable, and there are many perks to being a member, including bringing other guests at discounted rates or for free! Every summer, Zoo Tunes takes place, concerts at Woodland Park.
Keep our zoo alive and running, visit regularly and get to know the animals.
- Pros: Great exhibits and educational/fun activities for kids
- Cons: The Nocturnal House is gone/closed permanently!
06/09/10
I'm bananas for monkeys!
Contributor at Citysearch
I've been going to WPZ for over 3 decades, this year I actually bought a membership! The zoo had to close the Nocturnal House, but they did it cautiously and thoughtfully. Staff
08/23/08
NOT FOR SMALL KIDS
by PoppaPat at Citysearch
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
11/20/06
Nice picnic area
by jags999 at Citysearch
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!
11/19/06
Good zoo
by kee22 at Citysearch
The woodland park zoo is a pretty good zoo. The exihbits are nice...I agree that the new design makes it a little harder to see animals, but I can't blame them...I guess its good that the animals can escaped when they don't want to be bothered. There is still a lot to see even with the new design. They have a pretty good Halloween program for kids. The only downside is that it is more expensive than it used to be.
- Pros: Good exhibits, nice zoo
- Cons: getting more expensive
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