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HOURS & PRICES
Hours
Today - April 30
Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 1 - September 2
Open 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September 3 - September 30
Monday - Friday
Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Open 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The zoo is open daily except Christmas Day, December 25.
Today’s Prices
Adult (13-64) $15.50
Child (3-12) $10.50
Senior (65+) $13.50
Toddler (0-2) FREE
$5 Discover Ticket for current recipients of Washington Quest/EBT and/or WIC assistance*
Discount for persons with disabilities:
$2 off regular admission, 1:1 aides are complimentary*
Learn more about accessibility at the zoo
*only available at zoo gates, not online
Visiting From Out of Town?
Save with Seattle CityPASS
Save 42% or more at Seattle’s 5 best attractions: Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center OR Chihuly Garden & Glass, and Woodland Park Zoo. Valid 9-days.
Prices
Adult $89
Child (5-12) $69
Get your CityPASS now or purchase at zoo gates.
Seattle CityPASS (Español)
Con los tickets Seattle CityPASS ahorrarás un 42 % o más en la entrada al Woodland Park Zoo y a otras 4 atracciones principales de Seattle. Para obtener información y para compra boletos traducidos al Español, visite el sitio web traducido, es.citypass.com.
NOTES TO VISITORS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Special Viewing Times or Areas
Giraffes are currently on view in the Giraffe Barn located in the African Savanna biome.
Snow leopard cub Aibek, and mom Helen, will be visible in their exhibit on even-numbered days of the month.
Zoo Closures
No scheduled closures at this time.
Exhibit Closures
Food Service Notice:
The Chowder House is closed for food service until mid April. Food service is available at the Rain Forest Food Pavilion.
The Wetlands exhibit in the Temperate Forest will be closed for cleaning during weekdays January 8 - February 2, 2019. The exhibit will be open on the weekends.
Willawong Station will be closed January 11 - 18, 2019 for annual cleaning.
The Molbak's Butterfly Garden is closed for the season.
The Day Exhibit is closed until further notice.
West Entrance
5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
Cross streets:
Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th and N. 56th St.
South Entrance
750 N. 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Cross streets:
N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N.
Directions
BY CAR
From North or South bound I-5, take Exit 169/NE 50th St, go west 1.3 miles to arrive at the South Entrance.
BY BUS
Take North or South bound Metro Bus #5 to Phinney Ave. N. and N. 55th St. to arrive at the West Entrance.
Save $2 off zoo admission when you present your valid Metro bus transfer or ORCA card as proof of ridership at any zoo entrance
BY BIKE
Ride your bike to the zoo and save $2 off regular zoo admission!
Present your bike helmet, optionally with a Bike Benefits sticker, as proof of ridership at the entrance locations to redeem your discount.
Parking
ADA accessible parking stalls are available in all zoo lots. Parking fees do not apply for any vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking placard, in any WPZ parking space.
$6.00 (+ local & state taxes) per day for cars
$4.00 (+ local & state taxes) per day for motorcycles
$18.00 (+ local & state taxes) for buses, RVs and other oversize vehicles
FREE covered, secure bicycle parking at West Entrance
Electric car charging stations available through ReachNow:
There are four Eluminocity chargers in the Otter Lot by the West Entrance, and two Eluminocity chargers in the Hippo Lot by the South Entrance.
Pay-for-parking kiosks are located at each lot.
No overnight parking is permitted in the zoo lots.
RV and bus parking is available at the South Entrance Hippo Lot, N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N.
Additional parking is located in Lower Woodland Park at N. 50th and Aurora Ave. N. about .1 mile from the South Entrance.
DAILY ADMISSION FAQ
For questions about daily admission and online purchasing, please refer to our FAQ.
READ THE FAQ