Woodland Park Zoo Seattle Washington, Attraction, Travel and Tourism Guide with info on Woodland Park Zoo

For more than 100 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

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Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and features more than 1,090 individual animals representing nearly 300 species. The grounds are divided into what are known as bioclimatic zones, the unique habitats around the world, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North.

Collection
The zoo manages the largest live animal collection in Washington state, with approximately 1,098 specimens representing 300 species plus 64 groups of invertebrates, one group of fish and one group of Partula snails. The zoo provides a home for 35 endangered and five threatened animal species. The zoo’s botanical collection includes 7,000 trees and more than 50,000 shrubs and herbs representing more than 1,000 species.

Award-winning Exhibits
The zoo has garnered six major exhibit awards by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (formerly the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums): Jaguar Cove, Trail of Vines, Northern Trail, Tropical Rain Forest, Elephant Forest and African Savanna.

From barbecues for 5,000 in the North Meadow and weddings in the Woodland Park Rose Garden, to formal receptions in the Rain Forest Food Pavilion and picnics in the Picnic Shelter, the zoo offers unique venues for special events. Tours, animal encounters and activities are available, as well as the zoo’s own Rain Forest Catering and event staff to ensure every event is zoorific.

Hours (Open every day of the year except Christmas Day, December 25)

October 1 to April 30: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
May 1 to September 30 : 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Getting to the Woodland Park Zoo By Car:

From the South / Downtown
Take I-5 north to N.E. 50th St. (Exit #169).
Go west 1.3 miles to the South Entrance at N 50th St and Fremont Ave N.

From the North
Take I-5 south to NE 50th St (Exit #169).
Go west 1.3 miles to the South Gate at N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave N.

PARKING:
Cost is $4.00 per day for cars; $10 for buses and RVs

The zoo has four parking lots:

By Bike:
Bike racks are provided at each zoo entrance and Phinney Ave. has bike lanes for your safety.

Woodland Park Zoo urges our guests to bus, bike and walk to the zoo or wherever life takes you. Join Metro and the zoo — "On the road to a greener future."

By Bus
From the Downtown/South
Take Metro Transit #5 north from 3rd Ave. and Pine St. to the zoo’s West Entrance at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave N.

From North
Take Metro Transit #5 from Shoreline Community College to the zoo’s West Entrance at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave N.

From Ballard/University District
Take Metro Transit #44 east from Ballard Ave. NW. toward Montlake. Exit at the intersection of N. 46th Street and Phinney Ave. You may either take the #5 bus to the zoo’s West Entrance (N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N.) or walk approximately .44 miles to the West Entrance.

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