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Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

Just minutes away from downtown Seattle, in the neighborhood known as Phinney Ridge, you’ll discover the Woodland Park Zoo , 92 acres that feature almost 1, 100 animals and 300 different species. From the smallest to the largest creatures, insects to the African elephant, you and your family will be able to explore a number of intriguing spaces, such as the Tropical Rain Forest Building, the Northern Trail, the Day Exhibit, and the Zoomazium.

The 92 acres are divided into various bioclimate zones, simulating different habitats, including the humid conditions of tropical rain forests, to coastal deserts, to more temperate rain forests, such as the ones in the Pacific Northwest. In the Tropical Rain Forest Building which contains the Tropical Rain Forest dome, you’ll witness birds from South America freely flying, ocelots, snakes and poison dart frogs; you’ll find outdoor exhibits of red ruffed lemurs, colobus monkeys, gorillas, and jaguars. In the temperate rain forest, you’ll find exhibits of red pandas, Chilean flamingos, and Asian cranes, as well as wetland waterfowl, Bug World, and the Family Farm exhibit, which features miniature cows, sheep, goats, and chickens.

Along the Northern Trail, you’ll see a replica of Alaska’s tundra and Taiga region, including an inside viewing area for river otters that play and swim underwater, as well as bears that hunt for trout. In the Tundra Center, there’s a 70 foot long curving mural that displays the Alaskan tundra and a video about native people in the area. The Day Exhibit focuses on reptiles and amphibians, featuring creatures from gila monsters to king cobras.

While it might be a matter of debate if toddlers like king cobras, everyone from the toddler to children eight years old, should enjoy the Zoomazium, which is a nature-themed play space. Kids can climb a “mountain,” here, climb a gigantic tree and meet animals, and enjoy special presentations and performances specifically designed for them.

After a full day of the zoo — summer hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily; winter hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — it’s a good thing to return to some of the top Seattle hotels , either for a well-deserved night’s rest or to prepare to go out to enjoy Seattle’s night life.

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