EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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TICKETS

 

 

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Buy online to save time at the zoo and avoid lines!


Full-priced General Admission Tickets purchased 4 or more days in advance receive a 10% discount. (Restrictions apply: May not be combined with Kid at Heart dates or Military Discounts.)

For information about disability accommodations and other safety protocols, see the Guest FAQ.

Discount for Persons with Disabilities
$2 off regular admission, 1:1 aides are complimentary.
Learn more about accessibility at the zoo


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For current ticket prices, please visit our ticket purchasing page by clicking the 'Buy Tickets' button.

 

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HOURS


Hours During WildLanterns

2024


November 15 - December 31, 2024

Monday*

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

*Monday, December 16, 23 & 30, 2024 and January 1, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The zoo is open daily except Christmas Day, December 25.

2025


January 1, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

January 2 - 19, 2025

Monday - Wednesday

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday - Sunday

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parking


Parking fees do not apply for any vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking placard, in any WPZ parking space.

Parking Rates

$8 for first 2 hours; $3 each additional hour (+ taxes and fees)
$12.00 maximum daily rate

Find out more about getting to the zoo

 

 

Notes to Visitors

Exhibits are open, and there are dining and shopping experiences to enjoy and restrooms available for your convenience.


Temporary Closures


All walk-through aviaries such as the Wetlands, Conservation Aviary and Savanna Aviary are temporarily closed to protect birds most at risk from exposure to Avian Influenza. The Tropical Rain Forest Dome will remain open at this time as there are currently no birds in the exhibit.

Part of the Otter parking lot will be closed due to WildLanterns installation starting September 27, 2024.

The Flamingo parking lot is closed to guests in order to prepare for the new Forest Trailhead exhibit construction.

 

 

 

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Seattle CityPASS (Español)

Con los tickets Seattle CityPASS ahorrarás un 48% o más en la entrada al Woodland Park Zoo y a otras 4 atracciones principales de Seattle. Para obtener información y para compra boletos traducidos al Español, visite el sitio web traducido, es.citypass.com.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

 

Please respect other guests at the zoo as well as zoo animals and staff:

  • The zoo is a non-smoking facility
  • For the safety of our animals, no pets—except for service animals—are allowed on zoo grounds. See the service animal guidelines
  • Stay on marked paths and areas.
  • Do not throw food or objects into exhibits.
  • Do not tap on glass or otherwise stress the animals.
  • Be quiet near exhibits.
  • Use recycling, compost and trash containers throughout the zoo.
  • For the safety of our animals and visitors, please: No balloons, barbecues, balls, weapons, radios, skates, skateboards, bicycles, flying discs, scooters, drones, straws, lids or alcohol.
  • Guests who become separated from their party can seek assistance from Guest Services or any team members identified by Woodland Park Zoo name tags. We recommend that all groups decide on a meeting place, in the event they get separated.
  • All youth ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult or legal guardian throughout their visit. Some experiences may require adult supervision.
  • Proper attire, including shirts and shoes, must always be worn while on zoo grounds.
  • Costumes or disguises that conceal identity are not permitted for all guests ages 13 and up.
  • All guests ages 13 and up wearing costumes and being accompanied by a child or children under the age of 13 are permitted on zoo grounds to participate in appropriate zoo-sponsored events during which costumes traditionally are worn (e.g. Pumpkin Bash) with the exception that the face of any person in costume age 13 or older must be entirely visible and cannot be concealed in any manner by a costume or disguise.

Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.


5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103   |  206.548.2500  |   zooinfo@zoo.org


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