Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
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 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
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Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle Hours
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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
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Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
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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.
Award-winning Exhibits
The zoo has garnered six major exhibit awards by the Association of Zoos &
Aquariums Jaguar
Cove, Trail of Vines, Northern Trail, Tropical Rain Forest, Elephant Forest and
African Savanna.
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Directions to Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
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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.
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Parking at Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
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PARKING:
Cost is $4.00 per day for cars; $10 for buses and RVs |
