Our mission
Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.
Woodland Park Zoo is a multi-award winning zoological park and botanical gardens encompassing 92 acres located just 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. The zoo, formed in 1899, is renowned for its naturalistic animal exhibits which incorporate the many elements of nature mimicking the actual habitats of hundreds of animal species around the globe. More than 65 acres of exhibits with nearly 1,100 animals representing nearly 300 species, thousands of plants and trees, full guest amenities and much more are to be discovered once you enter the gates where more than 1 million people visit each year.
Our mission focuses on public education about the animals, habitats and ecosystems that are, more than ever, in need of protecting, and the conservation programs that effectively help bring solutions to imperiled wildlife and wild places. We invite you to learn more about our more than two dozen conservation projects that we support when you visit.
For questions or comments, you may call 206.548.2500 or email. To help us in our mission, please consider donating.
For details on vist information, please read our Plan Your Visit section.