Woodland Park Zoo is hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world for its award-winning naturalistic exhibits.
The zoo provides quality care to approximately 1,100 animals, the largest live collection in Washington state. Nearly 300 animal species and a thousand plant species are represented in this lush oasis. And, the must-see attraction is just minutes from downtown Seattle!
Go nose-to-nose with a jaguar in a tropical rain forest. Observe a family of gorillas foraging for food. Come eye-to-eye with orangutans living atop trees in an open forest canopy. Enjoy a herd of elephants meandering rolling terrain in a Thai village. Safari to Africa for sweeping views of giraffes, zebras and hippos. Trek to the north for underwater views of grizzly bears and otters. Explore, climb and slide in Zoomazium, an all-season nature play space where kids can connect with animals, habitats and more through the natural language of childhood play!
Youll want to take a nostalgic ride on the zoos historic carousel (additional cost for rides). And dont forget to smell the roses in the award-winning Rose Garden featuring more than 290 varieties of roses. The zoo also features an indoor/outdoor restaurant and the ZooStore for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, conservation merchandise and the ever-popular Zoo Doo.
No Ice, Still Cool
People do not usually think of penguins as a desert species, but Humboldt penguins live in one of the harshest and driest desert habitats on earth! The zoos new penguin exhibit mimics the arid, rocky coastal peninsula of Punta San Juan, Peru, a natural refuge for Humboldt penguins and other native species, and a place where rain does not fall for decades at a time. The 17,000-square-foot exhibit features shoreline cliffs, viewable entrances to nesting burrows, rocky pools, crashing waves and a beach.
Get Animal Smart Education at the Zoo
A host of zoo classes and programs are offered at the zoo year-round for all ages infants, toddlers, and grade schoolers, and teens and adults. Discover a range of wildlife topics from animal defenses, baby signing and animals, to birding and creating your own backyard habitat. Also check out Zooper Day Camps offered during school breaks and Zoo Overnight and Evening Adventures. For information, call 206.548.2424 or visit www.zoo.org and click on Education.
iPhone Application
Bring the zoo straight to your iPhone or iPod Touch at home and on zoo grounds. Track your location on zoo grounds, discover more about the animals, and access daily activity schedules to make the most of your next zoo visit. The application costs only $.99 with proceeds going toward the zoos animal care, education and conservation projects around the world. iPhone users can go to the iTunes App Store and search for Woodland Park Zoo to download.