WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Maps, rentals, dining and shopping information

ZOO MAPS

 

 

Maps & Guides

We have made a revised map to help you find hand sanitizing stations, and identify other important changes for health and safety.


Language Maps

Spanish Grounds Map (PDF)
Chinese Grounds Map (PDF)


Sensory Maps and Guides

Zoo Social Story (PDF)
Accessibility Guide (PDF)
Sensory Grounds Map (PDF)
Sensory Guide for Zoomazium Visitors (PDF storybook)


DOWNLOAD THE MAP

 

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.

  • Wagon $11.00
  • Single stroller $8.00
  • Double stroller $10.00
  • Wheelchair (non-electric)  $10.00*
  • Electric mobility scooter or ECV  $25.00**

*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

Food service and grab-and-go options are available throughout the zoo during regular zoo hours.  Indoor dining and seating is available at the 1899 Grove, but at a reduced capacity.  The Gather and Graze Café is open Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 


Mobile Ordering Now Available


All food & beverage locations will now offer mobile ordering. Signs with QR codes will be stationed at the entrance gate and food locations to scan using your phone which will direct you to the mobile ordering system. Non-mobile orders are still permitted at food and beverage locations.


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.

 

 

 

ZooStore

Open daily during regular zoo hours


The West ZooStore, near penguins, is open during regular zoo hours. The South ZooStore, near the African Savanna, is closed at this time.

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.


Shop ZooStore online

 

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.