Woodland Park
Zoo
CityPASS saves you 51% on admission to Seattle’s top 6 attractions.
Woodland Park Zoo CityPASS ticket includes general admission.
Humboldt Penguin Exhibit
Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but these penguins are from the hot, arid coastal regions of Peru.
Woodland Park Zoo has mimicked a rocky coast environment where Humboldt penguins live. The new exhibit features terrific underwater views of penguins in action. The little creatures will be just inches away from you.
What you will see is the zoo leading the way, having developed the world’s first sustainable penguin exhibit. The water is cooled and heated using geothermal technology; filtering is eco-friendly.
Tropical Asia
Tropical Asia features two areas: the award-winning Elephant Forest and Trail of Vines featuring orangutans, siamangs and tapirs.
The exhibit spotlights a part of the world that has densely populated cities as well as rapidly disappearing wild habitats. It is an unbalanced situation that has put many animals in peril of extinction.
You will see the remarkable animals of Asia – and learn what you can do to help protect them.
Northern Trail
Mimicking the habitat of Alaska's tundra and taiga region, the award-winning Northern Trail features animals of the cod, rugged north, including brown bears, Roosevelt elk, river otters, arctic foxes, snowy owls, mountain goats, and Steller's sea eagles.
The Taiga Viewing Shelter is an indoor viewing area. Enjoy ground-level and underwater views of river otters and bears as they focus on trout for lunch.
Check out the Tundra Center, and its beautiful 70-foot long curving mural that depicts the Alaskan tundra. A special video spotlights the native people who share this region.
Tropical Rain Forest
The award-winning Tropical Rain Forest reflects the forests of South America and Africa.
Outdoor exhibits feature red-ruffed lemurs, gorillas, colobus monkeys and jaguars. Indoors, the rain forest dome houses South American birds, ocelots, snakes, poison dart frogs and many other fascinating animals.
Temperate Forest Zone
Temperate forests, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest, are home to many intact habitats and animals. Cooler temperatures – lacking huge variations in temperatures – support a wide variety of species.
You’ll see red pandas, Asian cranes and Chilean flamingoes. Shrimp shells In flamingo diets help keep that pink color bright.
The temperate exhibit also shares Bug World, a look at the smallest critters that serve the planet – or annoy us. Kids gravitate to the popular Family Farm, for its mini-cows, sheep, chickens and goats.
African Savanna
The award-winning African Savanna exhibit showcases remarkable species that inhabit the shrinking grasslands of East Africa.
The once-vast grasslands support a huge variety of animals. There are predators, such as lions and wild dogs. Other animals are less fearsome, but equally compelling: giraffes, hippos, Grant’s gazelles, fringe-eared oryx, ostriches, zebras and patas monkeys.
Australasi
Australasia refers to a gigantic swath of territory in the Pacific Ocean that includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and thousands of South Pacific islands.
The animals that inhabit these islands – big and small – are both familiar and strange. Pouched mammals include wallabies and wallaroos, both of which are members of the kangaroo family. (Did you know that kangaroos can prolong the period of gestation in times of drought?) Raucous kookaburras and stately emus are also visible.
Zoomazium
Zoomarium is a nature-themed indoor playspace designed to entertain toddlers to 8 year olds.
Kids can climb a mountain, scale a giant tree and see animals. There are also special presentations and performances. Open year-round.
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Woodland Park Zoo Details
| Location: | Two zoo entrances: N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. North; N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. North |
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| Website: | zoo.org |
| Phone: | (206) 548-2500 |
| Hours: | Summer (May 1-Sept. 30): daily, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Winter (Oct. 1-April 30): daily, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Zoo closes at 3 p.m. on July 15 for zoo fundraiser Closed Christmas Day |
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| CityPASS Admission | General admission to the 92-acre award-winning zoo. | ||||||||||||
| CityPASS Entry | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at any available ticket window (excluding the membership window) at any Woodland Park Zoo entry gate. | ||||||||||||
| Special Exhibits & Upgrades | Upgrades for CityPASS Holders
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| Transportation | Metro Transit: Take route 5 to West Entrance at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N. |
What is CityPASS?
- Seattle CityPASS includes one-time admission to 6 of Seattle’s most famous attractions.
- CityPASS Winter Special scratches the usual “valid 9 days” to extend the period a Seattle booklet can be used. Start using your booklet on or after Dec. 15, 2011 and you’ll have until Feb. 29, 2012 to enjoy each ticket in your booklet once.
- With your CityPASS booklet in hand, you’ll skip most ticket lines.
- CityPASS is available as a shipped booklet or convenient e-ticket.
- Look inside a CityPASS booklet
How do you use CityPASS?
- Exchange your e-ticket for a Seattle CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (If you already have your CityPASS booklet in hand, you'll skip this step.)
- Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
- Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
- An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.
What’s included with CityPASS?
CityPASS includes admission to 6 Seattle attractions:
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Space Needle
Day/Night admission: two visits to the top within 24 hours. Check out the amazing view in daylight, then enjoy the sunset and lights of the city by dark. more
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Seattle Aquarium
General admission to all the aquarium’s major exhibits and frequent interpretive shows that highlight marine life from the Puget Sound region. more
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Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
A one-hour narrated harbor tour that circles the Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor offering wonderful views of the Seattle skyline, waterfront, and views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. more
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Pacific Science Center
General admission to Washington’s leading institution for fun and engaged learning. Includes one 2D or 3D IMAX® film presentation, and tropical butterfly house. more
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EMP Museum
General admission to EMP Museum at Seattle Center located just steps from the Space Needle. Explore some of the most significant moments in rock music, science fiction, and popular culture. more
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Woodland Park Zoo
General admission to the 92-acre award-winning zoo. more
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The Museum of Flight
General admission to this all-encompassing aviation experience including the Great Gallery, Airpark, Lear Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Memorial Bridge, Red Barn, William M. Allen Theater, and most special exhibits. more
Customer Reviews — Seattle CityPASS
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Its the way to go
posted by Chandralal on Feb-07-2012
When visited Seattle few years back with indiviidual ticket purchases, I felt it was too expensive. Since I wanted to take my mother (who is visiting from a foreign country) to see all those attractions, my wife and the child wanted to join too. So it was about to be too expensive. I just happend to check City pass and found out how economical it is. The other advantage is that we did not want to skip anything in the booklet, so we got the max out of it. This time, we never felt that it was too expensive to experience Seattle attractions. Thank you City Pass for making our visit to Seattle affordable and worthwhile. Chandralal ps. we will never hesitate to buy city passes for any our trips here after
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posted by Jamie on Feb-06-2012
My husband and I went to seattle for a couple nights for our anniversary. We bought the city pass to use while we were there. The attractions were all pretty fun to see but if you don't have kids, skip the Pacific Science Center if you are going to skip anything. It was run down and the iMax theatre was filthy. The air museum is a must see. Overall we enjoyed the attractions. We stayed on the waterfront and we were able to walk to every attraction but the air museum. So awesome!
Seattle City Pass
posted by DC on Feb-02-2012
A friend of mine was visiting from out of state. We purchased the pass based on another friend's suggestion. We had a blast visiting all but one of the places!! I can still use the one ticket later so I can say that I used the entire coupon book. Fantastic timing for my friend to see the space needle, take the argosy boat tour and visit the aquarium among the other places listed in the book. Everyone we presented the tickets to was great. We jumpted to the front of the lines! I felt like a VIP! Also a great way for me to see the Seattle sites since I have not had the chance to do so until now. Would most certainly recommend the city pass to visitors and residents!
Great experience!
posted by Rodrigo on Feb-01-2012
My brother and I spent four days in Seattle. We didn't have a set plan of what to do and saw signs for the City Pass. So glad we got it! Almost had time to take advantage of all the passes in the book and it was a steal at the price. My only regret is that we weren't there longer.
Fun in Seattle
posted by AlanRobertJones on Jan-28-2012
We took 4 days to do the CityPass in Seattle, what a great adventure and a great price! Highly recommended! Wish I could add more pics.
How to Buy
Buy now and, at checkout, you'll choose to either print an e-ticket or to have CityPASS booklets shipped to you. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.
Print e-ticket
Print your e-ticket at time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed. An on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the e‑ticket. Exchange e-tickets within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.
Ship Booklets
Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. Additionally, we ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.
Buy at an Attraction
Seattle CityPASS is available for sale at all Seattle CityPASS attractions for the same low price.
Price Details
Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:
| Attractions | Adult Price | Child (4-12) | ||
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| Space Needle day & night admission: two visits to the top within 24 hours | $25.20 | $15.75 | Ages 3 & under, free; prices include tax | |
| Seattle Aquarium admission | $19.00 | $12.00 | Ages 3 & under, free | |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour one-hour harbor tour | $23.25 | $9.75 | Ages 4 & under, free; prices include tax | |
| Pacific Science Center admission & one 2D or 3D IMAX® film | $18.00 | $13.00 | Ages 3-5, $11; Ages 2 & under, free | |
| EMP Museum admission | $18.00 | $12.00 | Ages 4 & under, free | |
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| Woodland Park Zoo admission | $17.75 | $11.50 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| The Museum of Flight admission | $16.00 | $9.00 | Ages 4 & under, free | |
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Total Combined Price:
CityPASS Price:
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$121.20
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Skip Most Ticket Lines
Often, CityPASS booklet holders can skip main ticket lines. Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS e-ticket for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit.
| Where to enter using your CityPASS ticket | |
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| Space Needle | With a CityPASS booklet, proceed directly to the elevator ramp to skip the main ticket line. During busy times, an employee will be available to assist you. Exchange e-ticket for a CityPASS booklet at the ticket area Will Call window to skip the main ticket line. |
| Seattle Aquarium | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the member/prepaid ticket line to skip main ticket line. |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket for a timed boarding pass at either the Argosy visitor center at Pier 56 or the ticket booth at Pier 55. |
| Pacific Science Center | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at any general admission ticketing booth (excluding Membership Booth) to select your IMAX movie and receive exhibit/IMAX ticket. |
| EMP Museum | Present CityPASS booklet at the admission desk to obtain an admission receipt or to any gallery entry to obtain a museum sticker. Exchange e-tickets for a CityPASS booklet at the main admissions desk. |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at any available ticket window (excluding the membership window) at any Woodland Park Zoo entry gate. |
| The Museum of Flight | Present your CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the member express desk or general admission desk. |
FAQs
Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Seattle CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.
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How do I know if Seattle CityPASS is a good deal for me?
You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.
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When does the 9 day validity period begin?
If you purchase today, you may begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013. Exchange e‑tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.
Seattle CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Space Needle on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other five tickets in your booklet.
CityPASS Winter Special scratches “valid 9 days” to extend the period a Seattle booklet can be used. Start using your booklet on or after December 15, 2011 and you’ll have until February 29, 2012 to enjoy each ticket in your booklet once. For travel starting February 21, 2011 or later, the normal 9-day validity period will apply.
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Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?
No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.
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What is an option ticket?
Seattle CityPASS includes one option ticket that gives you the choice to visit either Woodland Park Zoo OR The Museum of Flight. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.
Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.
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What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?
Seattle child booklets are priced for ages 4-12. Children under age 4 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.
See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.
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What is an e‑ticket and how do I use it?
An e‑ticket (electronic ticket) is a one-page paper voucher that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)
Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the e‑ticket. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your e‑ticket.
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Do I skip every line with Seattle CityPASS?
The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with an e-ticket to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. We've also printed brief instructions on each ticket in your booklet to remind you where to go. Also, each attraction displays signs indicating where CityPASS ticket holders go to present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. Keep in mind that these are the most-popular attractions in Seattle and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.
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How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?
Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.
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How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?
International buyers will find the print-at-home e‑ticket purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.
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Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?
CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation
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How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?
We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. MT, Mon-Fri will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Fri afternoon, Sat, Sun or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for shipment of 1-15 booklets:
UPS 3-Day Select (Continental U.S.) $12.40 UPS 2nd Day Air (Continental U.S.) $13.25 Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.) $15.25 Next Day Air (Continental U.S.) $16.00 UPS 3-Day Select (Hawaii) $31.00 UPS 2nd Day Air (Alaska) $23.00 UPS Standard Ground (Canada) $21.00 UPS WorldWide Express (Canada) $29.50 United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Mon-Fri will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Fri, Sat, and Sun will ship on Mon, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-15 booklets:
Royal Mail (U.K) $13.00 All Other Shipping Destinations: Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.
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Do I get to visit the Space Needle more than once?
Yes. Your admission to the Space Needle is a “Day & Night” ticket. You get two rides to the top during a 24-hour period.
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Is the Museum of Flight a part of Boeing?
No, the Museum of Flight is located near the Boeing plant and one of its buildings was Boeing’s first manufacturing plant, however, the museum is completely independent. Highlights include: the only Concorde on the West Coast, a Blackbird spy plane, and flight simulators in the Experience Space exhibit.
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Is the Woodland Park Zoo closed in winter?
The Woodland Park Zoo is open year-round, and closes only on Christmas Day. Programs vary by season, so there’s always something wonderful to see and do.
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How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?
You will select UPS shipping when you purchase CityPASS online, with options for delivery timing. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.
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Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?
CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.
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Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?
CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Atlanta and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself Price Details.
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What is your return policy?
CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or e–tickets that have not been redeemed.
Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.
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When does my CityPASS expire?
E-ticket: Exchange e-tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.
Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013.
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What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.
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What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?
CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.
King County Metro Transit
Downtown — Free Ride Area: King County Metro Transit offers free rides in downtown Seattle, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (Free Ride area is defined by Battery Street to the north, I-5 to the east, Jackson Street to the south and the west.) The Seattle Aquarium and Argosy Cruises are located within this area. The green Waterfront Shuttle is also free.
Metro has a two-zone fare structure: Zone 1 (within city limits, outside Free Ride Area), peak hours (6-9 a.m., 3-6 p.m.) $1.50; off-peak $1.25. Zone 2, peak hours $2, off-peak $1.25. Metro offers a $5, one-day Visitor Pass good for unlimited rides within all zones. A maximum of 4 children per party, age 5 and under, ride free with a fare-paying adult. Details: (206) 553-3000 (TTY 2206-684-1739) or metro.kingcounty.gov
Seattle Center Monorail
Seattle Center Monorail travels a single route from Westlake Center to Seattle Center about every 10 minutes. The monorail operates Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Round-trip fares: adult $4; child (5-12) $1.50; senior (65+), Medicare card holders & disabled persons $2.; children 4 and under ride free. One-way fares are sold at half the price of a roundtrip. Cash only. Details: seattlemonorail.com
Sound Transit
Rapid and affordable light-rail train connections between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and downtown Seattle. Trains run every seven minutes in rush hour and every 10 to 15 minutes at off-peak times, 7 days a week from early morning till near midnight.
Passengers arriving at the airport can be in downtown Seattle within 25 minutes for just: adult $2.50; child (6-18) $2. Children 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger. Ticket vending machines are located on or near Link train platforms and accept cash, visa and MC. Details: (800) 201-4900 or soundtransit.org
| Attraction Transportation Information | |
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| Space Needle | Driving: From I-5, take exit 167 (Seattle Center) or use the Monorail from downtown's Westlake Mall. |
| Seattle Aquarium | Metro Transit: Seattle Aquarium is on the Waterfront Streetcar Line Route 99. |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour | Metro Transit: Argosy Cruises is on the Waterfront Streetcar Line Route 99. |
| Pacific Science Center | Driving: From I-5, take exit 167. Metro Transit: Buses stop off at the entrance, including routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 19 and 24. |
| EMP Museum | Metro Transit: Take route #124. |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Metro Transit: Take route 5 to West Entrance at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N. |
| The Museum of Flight | Driving: Just off I-5, take exit 158. |