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Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren|Woodland Park Zoo
Price & Hours
Prices vary
9:30 a.m.-4 or 6 p.m. daily
Details
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2 hours to Half Day Time to Spend
Scorecard
Value 3.0
Facilities 3.0
Atmosphere 3.5
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Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo stretches across 92 acres and is home to more than 900 animals and 250 species, some of them endangered. Its exhibits include the African Savanna, featuring lions, giraffes, hippos and zebras; Humboldt Penguins, with penguins from coastal Peru; Tropical Asia, which includes orangutans, tigers, sloth bears and various birds; and the seasonal Butterfly Garden. The zoo also welcomes temporary exhibits, and in the past has hosted "Dinosaur Discovery," which displayed more than 20 full-size dinosaur replicas, including a 40-foot-long T. Rex. Woodland Park also houses two western lowland gorilla families.
Recent visitors generally appreciated the zoo's size and the number of animals on display, though some reviewers were disappointed to find that some animals were not viewable due to exhibits being unexpectedly closed.
Hours & Tickets
The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 to Labor Day and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the rest of the year. Entrance fees vary by the daybut may range between $12 and $35. Kids pay less than adults.Seattle CityPASS holders can opt to include the zoo in their pass and receive included admission if they do. Note that some special exhibits cost extra. The on-site rose garden, in contrast, can be visited for free all year long.
If you arrive at the zoo by car, you can park in one of its lots, which costs between $8and $12, depending on the length of your visit. You can also reach the zoo by bus; the No. 5 route drops you at the zoo's west entrance. There's also free covered parking for bicycles. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the zoo's website.
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Since 1907, this bustling market near the downtown waterfront has been the go-to place for local produce. Today, you can find almost everything, from local artwork to vinyl records. Plus, the flower market and fish tossing are particular must-sees, according to reviewers. Though Pike Place Market is one of the most tourist-heavy attractions in Seattle (plan to run into crowds, especially on the weekends) that's no reason to scratch it off your to-do list. Recent visitors said the abundance of vendors and lively atmosphere make it an experience you shouldn't pass up, no matter how busy it gets.
The streets surrounding Pike Place Market are peppered with restaurants and coffee shops, and there's an information booth just west of the marketplace at First Avenue. If you want a little help navigating the massive market, guided tours and food tours are available from third-party companies.
Since 1907, this bustling market near the downtown waterfront has been the go-to place for local produce. Today, you can find almost everything, from local artwork to vinyl records. Plus, the flower market and fish tossing are particular must-sees, according to reviewers. Though Pike Place Market is one of the most tourist-heavy attractions in Seattle (plan to run into crowds, especially on the weekends) that's no reason to scratch it off your to-do list. Recent visitors said the abundance of vendors and lively atmosphere make it an experience you shouldn't pass up, no matter how busy it gets.
The streets surrounding Pike Place Market are peppered with restaurants and coffee shops, and there's an information booth just west of the marketplace at First Avenue. If you want a little help navigating the massive market, guided tours and food tours are available from third-party companies.
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Alan Alabastro|Visit Seattle
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