Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park is an exciting rectangular complex just southwest of Green Lake and north of the Fremont district.... more on seattle.gov

Best known for its seasonal pony rides, snakes and flesh-eating piranhas, this... more on tripadvisor.com

This award-winning zoo is a must-see for animal lovers. Only minutes from busy downtown, the zoo let's you step... more on Property Information by Wcities

This world-class zoo covers nearly 100 acres of exhibits and open space, including a rose garden and a children's playground. You could easily spend an entire day at the zoo. Award-winning exhibits include the outdoor orangutan habitat at the Trail of... more on gocitykids.com

4.5	One of the Better Zoos (Jul 20, 2006) We were in Seattle a few weeks ago and went to the Woodland Park Zoo on one of the afternoons. Luckily the zoo... Hamachi , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on Tripadvisor
5.0	A zoo for all ages (Jul 31 '06) Woodland Park Zoo is a leading zoo in conservation and state of the art exhibits. Staff and Volunteers are wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and eager to answer your questions.... apgibbon , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on epinions.com
5.0	Amazing Zoo (03/20/06) Woodland Park Zoo is well worth the short drive from downtown and the price of admission. My daughter... By A Yahoo! User from Grand Rapids Michigan , a user of yahoo, Read full review on yahoo
4.5	A fun time (Aug 7, 2005) My husband and I live in the Seattle area, but just recently went to the zoo when some visitors came to town.... Kirkland_Traveller , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on Tripadvisor
3.5	Do the Zoo! (Jun 18 '00) The Woodland Park Zoo is a community asset that our family enjoys on a regular basis and... bartzone , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on epinions.com
5.0	A Great Zoo (01/09/05) The Woodland Park Zoo is a great place for families visiting Seattle. There are a variety of animals... By A Yahoo! User from Seattle, WA , a user of yahoo, Read full review on yahoo

From I-5 (north- and southbound): take the Northeast 50th Street exit, #169.) Travel west on Northeast 50th Street about 1 1/3 mile to Fremont Avenue North. Turn right into the South Gate parking lot. Parking in the Zoo lots is an additional $4. Parking is located in the main lot at the South Gate; just west of the South Gate entrance at North 50th Street and Phinney Avenue North; north of the West Gate entrance at Phinney and North 55th Street; and at the North Gate at North 59th Street (one block east of Phinney). Public transportation: From downtown at 3rd and Pike, take the #5 Metro Transit bus northbound to the West Gate entrance. Routes 5, 16, 44, and 358 all stop within blocks of the zoo. Bike routes: The King County Bicycling Guide map is available online or by calling 206.263.4700. For a Seattle bike map, call 206.684.7583.

Mid Mar-mid Apr: 9:30a-5p M-Su, May-mid Sep: 9:30a-6p M-Su, mid Sep-mid Oct: 9:30a-5p M-Su, mid Oct-mid Mar: 9:30a-4p M-Su, Winter Daily 9:30am-4pm; Summer Daily 9:30am-6pm

Admission : Oct 1 - Apr 30: Adults (13-64) $10.50; Children (3-12) $7.50; Toddler (0-2) Free
Events: Elephant Talk;Humboldt Penguin Feeding;Ocelot Feeding;Piranha Feeding;Raptors - Training Session;Reticulated Python Feeding;Yellow Anaconda Feeding. More on the official website.

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