Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo    

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4.5/5
(2.1K) · State park in Seattle, United States
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Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

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4.5/5 · 2,120 reviews
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Jan 4, 2025
Had an amazing time at Woodland Park Zoo! The staff were super helpful and knowledgeable about the exhibits, making the visit even better. The animals seemed well cared for in spacious enclosures, an…Full review by Birgit S
Dec 27, 2024
The zoo has a lot of potential, but when we went so many of the enclosures were empty, closed, or barely had any. The first hour we definitely saw more empty enclosures than ones with animals which w…Full review by travel6345
Oct 26, 2024
Huge zoo for being in the middle of the city! Easy to find, plenty of parking, and amazing experience. Lots of food, so many different types of animals, and great habitats! Zoo was clean, easy to nav…Full review by CatieV22
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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 yo…
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Questions & answers

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If you Uber there with a child, is there a place we can store the car seat while we’re at the zoo?
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I'm not aware but you could contact guest services. We took the bus all over Seattle with young kids so we didn't need to worry about car seats. The bus goes near the zoo and you can …
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I'm not aware but you could contact guest services. We took the bus all over Seattle with young kids so we didn't need to worry about car seats. The bus goes near the zoo and you can pay with your phone for it with Google Wallet or an app on iPhone.
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Answer by Neil R · Dec 26, 2024
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food options
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There is a food court there. Pretty simple stuff, burgers, pizza, coffee etc
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Answer by Brian M · Jun 27, 2023
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Do I need to pre-purchase tickets, or can I buy on arrival?
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Buy on arrival- please be aware that many experiences cost extra and you need to purchase upon entry if you want to see them
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Answer by Siobhan L · Sep 13, 2022
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Frequently asked questions

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Will this program prepare me to be a zookeeper?
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Zookeepers must be excellent observers, learning the habits and behaviors of the species and the individuals for which they care. Professional keepers must be able to detect subtle …
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Zookeepers must be excellent observers, learning the habits and behaviors of the species and the individuals for which they care. Professional keepers must be able to detect subtle changes...
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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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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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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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Visitors may hand-feed the giraffes for a small fee
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Beside hosting beautiful animals, the woodland park zoo provides shops and some dining options
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Festive snacks will be available for purchase during event nights, including hot chocolate and fudge puppies
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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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