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The large exhibit presents a seasonally dry forest scene, featuring grasses and small palms. In addition to an artificial embankment, other elements to promote natural behavior include: a small pool for cooling, heated rocks, natural and artificial sunlight for basking, and soil for digging.

An open canopy of deciduous trees, palms, shrubs and grasses at the exterior entry completes the aura of the dragon's habitat.

In the smaller exhibit, a nesting mound of megapodes ( ground-dwelling, chicken-like birds) demonstrates the female dragon's tendency to pilfer the birds' nests to lay their own eggs.

Three-dimensional models offer aspects of the dragon, such as skin texture and animal parts; and audiovisuals further portray the adaptations of the endangered reptile and the conservation efforts underway to protect this species whose fate is now in the hands of humans.

The Komodo dragons are on display in Woodland Park Zoo's Trail of Adaptations building, formerly the Feline House. The zoo is located at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., just minutes outside of downtown Seattle.
By car: from downtown Seattle, take I-5 north to N.E. 50th St. (exit #169). Go west 1.3 miles to the South Gate at N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N.; the West Gate is at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N.; and the North Gate is off N. 59th St. and Phinney Ave. N.
By bus: Call METRO Transit information at (206) 553-3000.

Adult (13-64) $10.00; Youth (3-12) $7.00; Toddler (0-2) Free. Special discounts are available for senior citizens and the disabled. Please ask at the gate.

Parking: $3.50; $10.00 for buses and RVs