List of Zoos and Aquariums in Washington
Penguins, tigers, and polar bears oh my! Washington State has many zoos and aquariums to offer and are always a favorite for families. Including my own; we love seeing and learning all about the animals, the activities, the scenery, the walking. It’s all fun!
My family and I love to visit zoos/aquariums, whether we’re going for a couple hours or spending the entire day. We love how quiet and relaxing it is, entertainment for all ages, even if you’ve been numerous times there’s always something different.
We currently have a membership to the Point Defiance Zoo and we visit at least every other week.
LIST OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS IN WASHINGTON STATE
There are over six zoos and aquariums across Washington state, something for everyone. The animal lover will be happy at any of the locations, maybe science is your thing, or maybe you’re looking for something to do with your family or friends.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Located: Tacoma
Hours: varies by season
Prices: $16-25, check online for discounts & memberships
The only zoo and aquarium in the area, you can easily spend a full day here checking out all the animals and sea life. Picnic areas, great children play area, petting zoo, carousel and they’re opening up a new aquarium this summer that’s going to be amazing.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Located: Eatonville
Hours: varies by season
Prices: $10-25, check online for discounts & memberships
Note: Discovery Tram Tours on our new electric trams are suspended until further notice due to maintenance issues.
NW Trek is an amazing walk through zoo with amazing animals to see, a fun tram ride look for animals see the scenery about an hour long, an amazing children’s playground, and picnic area.
Seattle Aquarium
Located: Seattle
Hours: daily 9:30am-6pm
Prices: $35-40, check online for discounts & memberships
Perfect location right on the water downtown Seattle, great aquarium, family activities, great way to spend a couple hours while in downtown Seattle.
(photo credit: Seattle Aquarium)
Woodland Park Zoo
Located: Seattle
Hours: varies by the season
Prices: $15-30, check online for discounts & memberships
Note: There are parking fees.
We love this zoo and could easily spend an entire day here exploring. There’s so much to see and do. All sorts of different animals, interactive fun, wonderful indoor and outdoor children’s area.
(Photo credit: Woodland Park Zoo)
Olympic Game Farm
Located: Sequim
Hours: changes with the season
Prices: $17-20 per person, 5 and under free
Note: No outside bread, must buy it there
This unique experience drive through safari you get to feed the animals from your car, the game farm has worked exclusively for Walt Disney Studios for 28 years, visit filming locations and meet some animals actors, seasonal walking tour, and petting zoo, picnic area.
(photo credit: Olympic Game Farm)
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Located: Issaquah
Hours: varies by season
Prices: general admission $16, check online for discounts & memberships
We have yet to visit this zoo, but will be soon. This zoo has amazing animals and exhibits, interactive fun, encounters, and enjoy your lunch here. Easily spend a whole day at this zoo.
(photo credit: Cougar Mt Zoo)
Blue Zoo Aquarium
Located: Spokane
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-7
Friday-Saturday 11-8
Sunday 11-6
Prices: $16-19, check online for discounts & memberships
Educate and inspire in a fun, hands-on environment! Touch and feed stingrays, birds and reptiles! Experience sharks, an octopus, clownfish, seahorses, jellyfish and angelfish! Play on multiple water tables and a pirate ship!
(photo credit: Blue Zoo)
SEA Discovery Center
Located: Poulsbo
Hours: Open Fridays & Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
Prices: FREE, $2 suggested donation
At the SEA Discovery Center, we are dedicated to inspiring a deeper sense of understanding and stewardship of the marine environment.
Marine Life Center
Located: Bellingham
Hours: varies
Prices: Free
Free-admission educational center featuring local marine animals & an interactive touch pool.
Bug & Reptile Museum
Located: Bremerton
Hours: open daily from 10am-5pm
Prices: Free
See our cool LIVE bugs, explore bizarre bugs under the microscope, look through glasses that let you see like a bug, and even watch busy ants in our giant 8 foot long Ant Farm! We have the weirdest and most interesting bugs on display for you to see up close. Over 15 kid friendly exhibits to explore.
(photo credit: Bug Museum)
Wolf Haven International
Located: Tenino
Hours: advanced reservation only
See some wolves while enjoying a 50-minute guided walking visit of our sanctuary.
(photo credit: Wolf Haven)
Cat Tales Wildlife Center
Located: Colbert
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prices: $10-15, purchased at gate or online, check online for discounts & memberships
Welcome to our wildlife sanctuary, where we’ve created a safe and nurturing environment for our fantastic animal residents. Walk within 10 feet of tigers, bears, pumas, bobcats, lynx, wolfdogs, foxes, and the other animals that call this sanctuary/zoological park – home. Go at your own pace or schedule a tour.
(photo credit: Cat Tales Wildlife Center)
You forgot Cat Tails in Spokane
Don’t forget to visit The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, WA Tabitha. You and your family will love the fascinating place. I wrote a review of it and posted some photos on my website.
I’ve been to all of them and they are fabulous!