Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre facility with many threatened and endangered species from around the globe. Immensely popular with families, the zoo was the first to create naturalistic exhibits, and its 300 different species range from Asian and African elephants to snow leopards, jaguars, lemurs, and grizzly bears. Check a current schedule for daily programs, animal feedings, and educational lectures, or to find hours for the solar-operated carousel. For a real treat, visitors can book an animal experience tour, which allows animal lovers to get up close to some of the zoo’s most fascinating wildlife, often with the chance to feed or touch the animals. Experiences include the opportunity to meet giraffes, penguins, lemurs, and other residents.