EARLY CLOSURE

The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 for our annual fundraising event.

A close-up of a wild cat’s face, partially hidden behind green pine branches, with one eye and its nose visible through the foliage.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Dining and Shopping Information

Dine & Shop

Food & Drink

Food service and grab-and-go options are available throughout the zoo during regular zoo hours.

All of our dining options at the zoo are cashless for the safety of our guests and staff. The following payment options will still be accepted: credit, debit, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

To serve guests that prefer to use cash, we have a Cash to Card Kiosk inside 1899 Grove. With this system guests can enter up to $1,000 USD cash to receive a prepaid debit card to pay for their snacks or meals or to use off zoo grounds anywhere Mastercard/Visa debit is accepted. This service is free to use.

Outdoor patio of 1899 Grove with empty black metal tables and chairs, yellow umbrellas, and greenery in the background on a sunny day. The restaurants entrance and sign are visible.

1899 Grove

Open Daily
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Grab-and-go and outdoor seating available. Indoor dining and seating is available at the 1899 Grove. Located on the main loop path across from Zoomazium, formerly known as Rain Forest Food Pavilion.

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A sign reading Gather & Graze with illustrated green leaves is mounted above the entrance of a café, with bare trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Gather + Graze Café

Open Saturdays and Sundays
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grab-and-go and outdoor seating available. Located across from the Wildlife Theater.

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A snack stand called The Wild Cup displays popcorn, chips, drinks, and snacks. Two women and two children stand at the counter while a staff member assists them. The menu is visible behind the counter.

The Wild Cup

Open Daily
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wild Cup coffee cart near the Education Center and across from the African Savanna.

ZooStore

Open daily during regular zoo hours

Find the perfect plush, mug, t-shirt or book to remember your trip, or a gift for that animal lover in your life. Buy a reusable water bottle to tap into Seattle’s finest water at our refill stations. Don’t miss Conservation Commerce hand-crafted items that create sustainable, eco-friendly income alternatives for global communities.

Closed Christmas Day. For questions, please contact 206.548.1535.

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NURSING AREAS

Mother’s Room

We offer a Mother’s Room located at the Historic Carousel. Inside, mothers will find everything they need to care for their little ones, including books for anyone else that might need a distraction.