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Highlights
- See the world’s first sustainable penguin exhibit, using geothermal technology to cool and heat the water.
- Visit naturalistic habitats that take you from the Pacific Northwest (Northern Trail) to Australia and New Zealand to South America and Africa.
- Meet a vast assortment of amazing animals at the Temperate Forest, African Savanna and Tropical Rain Forest.
- Immerse yourself in the desert coast of Peru with the state-of-the-art Humboldt penguin exhibit.
- Don't miss the state-of-the-art Banyan Wilds exhibit, home to tigers and sloth bears!
Photo Credit: Mat Hayward
Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow
Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow
Photo Credit: Mat Hayward
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow
Photo Credit: Mat Hayward
Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow
Photo Credit: Mat Hayward
Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk
Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk
Location
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
South Entrance address:
750 N. 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
GPS/West Entrance address:
5500 Phinney Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
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Contact
Hours
Open daily 9:30am
Closing times vary seasonally.
Closed Christmas Day.
(206) 548-2500
zoo.org
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
Amenities:
- Dining: 1899 Grove, Gather + Graze Café, multiple snack shacks
- Gift Shops: ZooStore (west entrance)
Visitor Safety:
- The Woodland Park Zoo has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website.
Best time to visit: The least-crowded time to visit is weekday afternoons after 1pm.
Accessibility: Fully accessible. Non-electric wheelchairs available at guest services for $10.
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.