Woodland Park Zoo

Highly recommended!Plan your animal list map then pack a lunch Get there Early when they open the animals are very active during the morning they sleep late after lunch tend to not be as active after.

Bring your own food and get there early because the animals are more active and you find free parking in the residential areas saves you money I also recommend get zoo membership depending on visits !

Best zoo I have ever seen. Animals are nearby, habitats are realistic and it is obvious the animals are well cared for. I will be back next time I visit Seattle!

The kids love playing on the boat by the penguins. The Northern area has an indoor space where kids can see the otters swimming . I’ve heard the zoomazium is a lot of fun too but closed during COVID.

This is one of the most beautiful zoos I've ever visited. Very cleverly designed, but also considerate of how much space the residents need.

Our first time here and it was really amazing experience! Experience new and rare creatures and animals never seen before in person. Next time we in town will visit again.

Make sure to get in early to avoid the crowds and check the daily schedule for shows/exhibit info. Example: Yola the baby gorilla is only on exhibit for a few hours each day at this time.

This is an excellent place to visit and to explore the information about various kind of animals and birds. I love to visit their and always enjoyed a lot.

WildLights - an inventive way to enjoy the night with your kiddo. Wander through the indoor Day Exhibit to spy boas, the tree kangaroo, and crocs while you warm up.

The play place is our favorite place to visit at the end of the animals or just for a rainy day.

The zoo let's you step into an African savanna, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest . The zoo also brings special exhibits , which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other b

BEST zoo ! Make time to see the otters. Kids love them!

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Very well maintained zoo . Mornings are better compared to afternoons. Animals do like their nap after lunch ;)

Over the years this zoo has been overhauled and expanded, with lush, updated and expansive naturalistic habitats . Every animal you want to see is here.

Go when its rainy! There will be more parking available, fewer crowds, and sometimes its easier to see some animals because they're in their covered areas!

If you can't see the snow leopard , try standing in front of the raptor barn, facing west, and look up. Sometimes the snow leopard likes to people watch too!!

Save gorillas ????. Recycle ♻️ your handheld devices here to reclaim rare minerals and preserve habitat . Learn more at www.zoo.org/ecocell

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If you have a little one, become a member. It's great to be able to pop in and out.

Lots of fun for kids . Feeding the ducks is a favorite.

Got a free sea turtle bobble-head at the gift shop for my first check in! Also, best looking male lion I've seen in a zoo , he even roared!

Boring. Maybe because I've been to Animal Kingdom at Disney though. All the animals here were either sleep or hidden behind all the junk in their habitat .. Also the paper map is highly innacurate.

Download the woodland park zoo app on your mobile to get a special daily activity schedule, animal feedings, a digital map and more.

Pretty good zoo . Sometimes it can be hard to see some of the animals. Also food prices are high so bring your lunch .

The Asian Small Clawed Otters were adorable!

There is always something new. Check their website to see if a rainy day discount is being offered.

Great exhibits , very clean , helpful and knowledgable staff , great gift shop

awesome place. i love the room where you can sit and colorful birds fly all around.

Enter at the North Gate (on 59th) or West Gate (Phinney and 55th) to avoid long lines at the South Gate (main entrance). Street parking is often available along Phinney.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more

Splurge for $5 and feed the giraffes! Totally worth the once in a lifetime experience!

Go early, as soon as it opens. Animals are more active and crowds aren't as bad. North and West entrances are closed permanently in favor of the the new NW gate. Get a membership, it's worth it :)

Check out the zoo tunes lineup to hear great bands in the meadow every year. ????

Go early and see tons of hungry animals before they are seeking shade !

Did you know? Woodland Park Zoo began as the personal estate of a wealthy lumber mill owner named Guy Phinney. Phinney’s menagerie of animals included black bear , deer, and African ostriches. Read more

Skip the main food place and head to Pacific Blue Chowder House. The food is better and it's less crowded . The outdoor seating can be tough if it's raining so bring a towel to wipe down the seating.

Buy some Zoo Doo - I love leaving the Zoo with a gallon of poo. During spring and summer they have a "Fecal Fest". Heh.. thats awesome.

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All The Wild Cats Are GORGEOUS!! My Favorite Part Of The Day, I Can Actually Say I Fed Giraffes!! I LOVE GIRAFFES!!

Better see the elephants. They will be closing that exhibit soon! Moving them all to Oklahoma

Go during Christmas eve and see the holiday Christmas lights , the whole zoo is lit up.. its awesome!

One if the best zoos that we have been to.

Street parking available in the nearby neighborhood will save you the zoo parking fee in the lot.

The Zoonasium is a great place to play on a rainy day.

Some of award winning exhibits are just awesome.

Buying a membership pays for itself quick!

Get there at 9:30 AM for opening on a Sunday to hear the lions and tigers roar good morning to each other, see the snow leopards play before nap time, and feed the hungry birds at Willawong Station. Read more

If you're trying to decide between the Point Defiance Zoo and the Woodland Park Zoo, go with Woodland Park .

Bring your kids here to wear them out, while enjoying the Seattle summer.

Hardly any of the animals were out. It was disappointing to my little girl. And the pathways need some work. If you have mobility issues some of them can be tricky.