Woodland Park Zoo
About
Woodland Park Zoo - 92 Acres in Phinney Ridge
92-acre zoo in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood, home to more than 1,000 animals across natural-habitat exhibits including African Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest, and Northern Trail. The zoo runs accredited education programming alongside daily admission.
Programs for Kids
Education programs span camps through advanced learner tracks. Programs include:
- Camps during summer and school breaks
- Programs and Classes for kids and families
- Field Trips for school groups
- Masters Program for advanced learners
- Empathy For Wildlife programming
- Zoo to You outreach
- Homeschool Resources
What's Included
- Education staff with wildlife training
- Camps grouped by age band
- On-site naturalist-led sessions
- Daily general admission
Experience
Seattle families use Woodland Park as a year-round destination, with rainy-day indoor habitats (Tropical Rain Forest, Day Exhibit) covering Pacific Northwest weather. The Phinney Ridge location is reachable from Ballard, Fremont, and Green Lake neighborhoods.