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Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-4800
Neighborhoods: Phinney Ridge,Northwest,Northwest Seattle
Cross Street: N.E. Fifth St.
Markets: Seattle, WA Metro


Tips

  • When to Go
    Late June through August is the best time to see the most blooms. They continue blooming through October.
  • When to Go
    The Family Farm is popular with kids because they can touch goats, rabbits and sheep. Weather permitting, it's open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. During winter, it's open on weekends.
  • Pruning advice
    The Seattle Rose Society invites the public to an annual rose pruning demonstration on Sunday, February 25th, 12pm-4pm.
  • A garden wedding
    Reserve the Rose Garden for your special event by calling 206-233-7272.
  • For the dogs
    Dogs are allowed in the garden, but you are asked to keep them on a short leash.
  • Look Good
    Learn about the rest of the Woodland Park Zoo
  • Know Before You Go
    For something a little less buggy, explore the Woodland Park Rose Garden
  • The Extras
    After your visit to the dung beetle habitat, visit nearby Red Mill Burgers for burgers and onion rings. A bonus? Red Mill is a cell phone free zone.
  • Know Before You Go
    Though the zoo keeps a limited number of tickets (which run about $12 to $18) on hand, it's best to buy Zoo Tunes tix at any Puget Consumer's Co-op (PCC) location. Nearly all concerts sell out, so buy early.
  • When to Go
    Arrive early to snag a parking spot in the often-overflowing lots--and prime seating on the grass.
  • The Extras
    "Overnight Adventures" are available for groups. Be sure to call for more info.
  • For the dogs
    Dogs are allowed in the garden, but you are asked to keep them on a short leash.
  • Fun Fact
    Hansa, the Asian elephant--born in November 2000--is still perhaps the zoo's most popular resident. An expansive jaguar habitat that opened in 2003 is another big attraction. There's just one cat at the moment, but bigger plans for the space are in the works.
  • Look Good
    Learn about the rest of the Woodland Park Zoo
  • Know Before You Go
    For something a little less buggy, explore the Woodland Park Rose Garden
  • The Extras
    After your visit to the dung beetle habitat, visit nearby Red Mill Burgers for burgers and onion rings. A bonus? Red Mill is a cell phone free zone.
  • When to Go
    Late June through August is the best time to see the most blooms. They continue blooming through October.
  • Pruning advice
    The Seattle Rose Society invites the public to an annual rose pruning demonstration on Sunday, February 25th, 12pm-4pm.
  • A garden wedding
    Reserve the Rose Garden for your special event by calling 206-233-7272.


Customer Reviews

NOT FOR SMALL KIDS
Reviewed by PoppaPat on 2008-08-23T15:09:51Z

It's not about "habitat"-- the landscaping is OUT OF CONTROL. You take your toddler, and tell her she's going to see lions, tigers, and bears! You have to hoist her onto your shoulders at every exhibit, and all she's going to see is shrubs, dead trees and bamboo... and she has to walk a long, long, way from one disappointment to the next. If you like to pat yourself on the back for being politically correct, have fun missing the animals. If you have small children, just skip it and go to the Seattle Aquarium instead.

Pros: clean

Cons: kids can't see anything

Nice picnic area
Reviewed by jags999 on 2006-11-20T13:23:42Z

This zoo has come a long way! They have an interesting variety of animals that seem well cared for. Try to catch the presentation on the hawks, eagles, etc. Very interesting. The nocturnal house is fun, just remember to shhhhhhhhhhhh! It's fun to go in the winter when it's not crowded and you can still see the animals. Don't forget some of the outerlying areas - great animals there too!

Good zoo
Reviewed by kee22 on 2006-11-19T19:32:44Z

The woodland park zoo is a pretty good zoo. The exihbits are nice...I agree that the new design makes it a little harder to see animals, but I can't blame them...I guess its good that the animals can escaped when they don't want to be bothered. There is still a lot to see even with the new design. They have a pretty good Halloween program for kids. The only downside is that it is more expensive than it used to be.

Pros: Good exhibits, nice zoo

Cons: getting more expensive