Woodland Park Zoo

Zoo Seattle, Washington, United States

What to expect

Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring over 1,000 individual animals representing nearly 300 species. The zoo is divided into bioclimatic zones, creating unique habitats for each animal, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North. Visitors can enjoy daily giraffe and elephant feedings, keeper talks, and family-friendly games and animal encounters in Zoomazium. The zoo also has a botanical collection of over 92,000 plants and trees, representing more than 1,000 different species. With a focus on conservation and education, Woodland Park Zoo offers a fun and educational experience for families, with a variety of interactive exhibits and activities, including a historic carousel and a sensory garden

Plan your family visit to the Woodland Park Zoo with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the whole day at the zoo, walking around and seeing all the different animals. The kids loved the grizzly bears, tigers, and rhinos

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the animals up close, and we all enjoyed the beautiful woodland setting ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day walking through the zoo, seeing the elephants, gorillas, meerkats, penguins, and other animals

Highlights: My kids loved feeding the giraffes and interacting with the knowledgeable zoo staff. They also enjoyed the Butterfly Garden, Zoomazium, and the carousel ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day exploring the zoo and seeing all the different animals

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the monkeys, gorillas, and giraffes. They also enjoyed the playground ✨