WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Maps, rentals, dining and shopping information
ZOO MAPS
ZOO MAPS & GUIDES
Temporary Map Changes
To safely manage social distancing, guest flow will be temporarily adjusted and some areas identified on the zoo map may not be accessible.
We have made a revised map to help you follow the new flow, find hand sanitizing stations, and identify other important changes for health and safety.
DOWNLOAD THE ZOO MAP
Additional Maps and Guides:
West Entrance Map (PDF)
School Field Trip and Map Guide (PDF)
MOBILE APP
Mobile App Phase Out
Thank you for using the Woodland Park Zoo mobile app. The app is being phased out and will no longer be supported after December 30, 2020. If you’ve used the mobile app and want to give us feedback on the experience, please fill out this brief survey.
Mobile App Feedback
RENTALS
Mobility equipment including wheelchairs and ECV scooters will be available to rent at the Guest Services locations inside the West Entrance and near the ZooStore at the South Entrance. These items will be thoroughly cleaned between rentals for your safety.
- Wheelchair (non-electric) $10.00*
- Electric mobility scooter or ECV $25.00**
Items that will not be available to rent at this time include strollers, double strollers, wagons, and handheld items such as binoculars and umbrellas.
*Recipients of EBT/Washington Quest, WIC assistance, and foster and kinship families can receive a 50% discount on wheelchair rentals. Must present verification such as EBT/Washington Quest card, WIC voucher/card or appointment folder, DCYF caregiver authorization form, or foster caregiver ID card or license certificate.
**Conditions: Must leave $200 refundable deposit and valid driver’s license; 18 years and older, or 16 years with parent/guardian permission; 400-pound weight limit.
Dine & Shop
Food & Drink
Outdoor food service and grab-and-go options are available throughout the zoo during regular zoo hours.
Open daily during regular zoo hours; CLOSED during quarterly reserved accessibility hours (January 27 and April 7, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Our Dining Options are Going Cashless
Starting Tuesday, December 1, 2020, all of our dining options at the zoo will be going cashless for the safety of our guests and staff. The following payment options will still be accepted: credit, debit, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
1899 Grove
Grab-and-go and outdoor seating available; indoor service currently unavailable. Located on the main loop path across from Zoomazium, formerly known as Rain Forest Food Pavilion.
Gather & Graze Cafe
Located across from the Wildlife Theater.
Carts & Outposts
Wild Cup coffee cart near the Education Center and across from the African Savanna.
ZooStore
ZooStore will be open at the West Entrance near penguins only.
ZooStore at the South Entrance near the African Savanna is closed at this time.
Open daily during regular zoo hours; CLOSED during quarterly reserved accessibility hours (January 27 and April 7, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
ZooStore operates at <25% capacity and complies with all Washington state safety guidelines for retail spaces. Guests are asked to maintain at least six feet of social distance from others while browsing and shopping.
Find the perfect plush, mug, t-shirt or book to remember your trip, or a gift for that animal lover in your life. Buy a reusable water bottle to tap into Seattle’s finest water at our refill stations. Don’t miss Conservation Commerce hand-crafted items that create sustainable, eco-friendly income alternatives for global communities.
Closed Christmas Day. For questions, please contact 206.548.1535.
NURSING AREAS
Temporarily Closed
For the health and safety of our guests, including nursing mothers and children, most indoor and high-touch spaces, such as the mother’s/nursing rooms, are closed at this time. Mother’s are welcome to nurse anywhere they feel comfortable.