Woodland Park Zoo

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. 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! You’ll want to take a nostalgic ride on the zoos historic carousel (additional cost for rides). And don’t forget to smell the roses in the award-winning Rose Garden featuring more than 290 varieties of roses. The zoo also features two indoor/outdoor restaurants and the ZooStore for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, conservation merchandise and the ever-popular Zoo Doo.