A close-up of a plate with smoked salmon on bread, a halved boiled egg, and a glass of rosé wine, all set on a floral-patterned plate.

Grazing at the Zoo

Rise and Dine at Forest Trailhead

Adult $105 (13+), Child $72 (3-12) (includes fees)

Tickets must be purchased at least 8 days before each event.  Tickets include zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides.  Children 2 and under can attend for free but still require a ticket for capacity purposes.

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  • A round table set with a variety of brunch foods, including bao buns, sausages, bacon, fruit, pastries, and sliced vegetables, with two drinks. A lush green forest is visible in the background.
  • A breakfast table with two mugs of coffee, two glasses of orange juice, a plate of assorted pastries, and a plate of fruit, sausage, and vegetables, set by large windows overlooking trees.
  • A clear plate with sliced honeydew melon, pineapple, and a cantaloupe bowl filled with strawberries and blueberries, garnished with yellow and orange edible flowers.
  • A person uses a black engraving pen to write cursive text on a clear glass mug. Their hands are visible, and the mug rests on a dark surface. The focus is on the engraving activity.
  • A brunch spread featuring a mimosa, a Bloody Mary with bacon and olives, a plate with fruit, toast, and a sandwich, two cream puffs dusted with powdered sugar, a white coffee cup, and orange flowers on a light background.

Location: Forest Trailhead Exhibit 

Available Time Slots: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Available Dates: April 25 and April 26.

Entry for Rise and Dine at Forest Trailhead at West Entrance only.

Rise and dine with some of the most elusive animals in the world — and be among the first to ever step foot into our brand-new Forest Trailhead exhibit! Enjoy delicious dishes served among the canopy as you discover the sights, sounds, and stories of these incredible animals and the places their species call home.

Guests will be served dishes inspired by Papua New Guinea and China as a tribute to the homes of the Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo and Red Panda. Each dish is a culinary journey as wild and wonderful as the animals themselves. It’s a magical way to start your day, perfect for families, friends, and nature lovers of all ages. This exclusive experience includes one alcoholic beverage for guests 21+ and a personalized keepsake to remember this one-of-a-kind experience!

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You get exclusive access to Forest Trailhead before its grand opening to the public. Each guest will also receive a specially personalized keepsake glass mug engraved onsite.

Be among the first to explore Forest Trailhead before it opens to the public — your experience also includes all-day zoo admission and complimentary carousel rides.

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For Rise and Dine at Forest Trailhead, guests can ONLY enter through West Gate.

All event locations are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at zooinfo@zoo.org in advance.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free [GF] options and items with nuts will be notated on the menu below.

Unfortunately, we are unable to support menu substitutions at this time.

  • Kaukau (coconut cream sweet potato with ginger & butter [Vegan, GF] 
  • Chinese Scallon Pancakes – served with scrambled eggs, chili crunch oil [Vegetarian] 
  • Gua Bao – pork belly, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, sesame seeds 
  • Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon [GF] 
  • Handcrafted Artisan Sausage [GF] 
  • Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy with Mushroom Gravy [Vegetarian] or Sausage Gravy
  • Bavarian Cream Puffs filled with Bavarian Cream and Coffee Cream (made with YUS Tree Kangaroo Conservation Coffee)
  • Berry & Chia Breakfast Bowl [Vegetarian, GF] 
  • French Toast Shooters [Vegetarian] 
  • Fresh Fruit Display [Vegan, GF] 
  • Assorted Petit Fours [Vegetarian] 
  • Assorted Macarons [Vegetarian, GF, *contains almond flour] 
  • Baklava [Vegetarian, *contains walnuts & pistachios] 
  • Seasonal Bundt Cake [Vegetarian] 

COMPLIMENTARY BEVEARGE SERVICE:
Coffee, hot chocolate, orange juice, and infused water + 1 glass of Mimosa OR Bloody Mary for 21+ guests with valid ID.

TRANSACTION BAR:
Additional Mimosa for purchase $12, additional Bloody Mary for purchase $14 .

Rise and Dine will take place inside the new Forest Trailhead exhibit, where guests will get to explore the space before its grand opening to the public.

Yes, these events are family-friendly so children are welcome!

Lap infants & toddlers 2 and under can attend for free but require a ticket for capacity purposes.

Child tickets are required for ages 3-12 years old to ensure that the kitchen prepares accurate servings.

Adult tickets are required for ages 13 and up.

Please check in at West Entrance 10 minutes before your timeslot:

  • Timeslot A: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Round tables will be arranged inside Forest Trailhead for communal seating. Seating is first-come, first-serve.

We are unable to accommodate table reservations. Larger groups should arrive early to increase the likelihood of adjacent seating.

Yes, groups hoping to sit together or in close proximity MUST purchase all tickets on one transaction.

Yes, your Rise and Dine ticket includes all-day zoo admission as soon as gates open to the public at 9:30 a.m. We do recommend you explore the zoo after your Rise and Dine event so you get the most out of your dining experience.

No, tickets need to be pre-purchased 8 days in advance.

Parking for these events is in the zoo lots located along Phinney Avenue N. and N. 59th Street, and the lot accessible on N. 50th & Fremont Ave. N.

Penguin Lot and Otter Lot are the two parking lots closest to Pollinator Patio.

Pay-for-parking kiosks are located at each lot. Rates for Penguin Lot and Otter Lot: $10 for the first 2 hours; $2 each additional hour with a $14 maximum daily rate (+taxes & fees).

Disabled parking is available in all zoo lots.

If you must park on the streets surrounding the zoo, please be courteous and do not block driveways.

No rescheduling and no refunds. If the zoo cancels an event, we will refund in full.

The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather and zoo closure, we will cancel the event and issue refunds.

Yes, the dining space will be indoors.

Yes! We kindly ask that you park strollers and wagons in designated areas. Your cooperation allows easier access for guests with mobility devices to navigate within Forest Trailhead. Highchairs will be available upon request.

Includes one complimentary Mimosa OR Bloody Mary for adult ticket holders with valid 21+ ID. Additional Mimosas or Bloody Marys will also be available for purchase.

Yes, the thoughtfully designed Forest Trailhead will provide great viewing opportunities for animals such as red pandas, tree kangaroos, keas, and various reptiles.

Woodland Park Zoo Membership holders and Wild at Heart donors receive 10% off ticket purchase. Simply log in and the discount should be applied at checkout.

At this time, there are no senior discounts available.