ZOOMAZIUM

A nature-inspired indoor play space for kids 8 years and younger

Open Daily* 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays

*day of changes may occur due to staff availability  

NATURE PLAY

 

About Zoomazium


Zoomazium is an indoor, all-weather facility that incorporates spectacular multimedia features with fun, interactive nature-themed areas devoted to play and learning for children from birth to eight (8) years of age (though all ages and abilities are welcome!) All of the exhibits within Zoomazium have been designed for whole-bodied, imaginative play, as well as integration with existing zoo programs.

The building is divided into several play areas, including active spaces for exploratory play, a stage for theatrical demonstrations, storytelling, puppet shows and video presentations, and a Project Place for guided learning. What could be more fun than exploring a mountain cave, crossing a rope bridge in the tree canopy, discovering what lies beneath a savanna water hole or even climbing a 20-foot tree?! All this and more are awaiting discovery for young children interested in nature.

 

Sensory Friendly Fridays

Fridays in Zoomazium are Sensory Friendly! On Fridays, Zoomazium provides modifications to create a quieter and more comfortable environment for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. Here are some of the modifications you will find in Zoomazium. 

  • Background noises are reduced 
  • Strangler Fig tree is closed to reduce noise
  • Exhibit lights are adjusted to be more sensory friendly
  • Mountain projectors show a still image instead of moving video 
  • Sensory activities are provided to support language development, motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interactions 

Rain or Shine Play Time

Featured Activity

Calm Critters


Take a moment today to slow down and appreciate all your feelings! Nature is a great place to calm your body and mind.

 

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Download Previous Activities

Nature Patterns
Listening Walk
In Search of Winter Snacks

Virtual Backpacks

 

These virtual backpacks are activity packets designed for caregivers and their children to use while visiting the zoo. They are modeled after the physical backpacks we used to have available in Zoomazium.

 

 

Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.

Humane Certification
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Association of Zoos & Aquariums

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5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103   |  206.548.2500  |   zooinfo@zoo.org

EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 for our annual member appreciation event.