Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in Seattle
Seattle Aquarium
Bayside facility with hands-on exhibits. Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.
Zoomazium
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Woodland Park Zoo
Conservation-focused 92-acre attraction. 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space.
Penguin Cove
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Tropical Asia Trail of Vines
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Raptor Center
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Living Northwest Trail
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Cougar Mountain Zoo
Big cats, exotic birds & sculpture. Small zoo focusing on endangered species, especially big cats & exotic birds, with sculpture forest.
SEA Discovery Center
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MaST Center Aquarium
Marine biology center with an aquarium. Highline College's marine biology center features an aquarium housing over 250 native species.
Rocky Shores
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Red Wolf Woods
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Point Defiance Zoo Botanical Gardens
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Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Wildlife of the Pacific Rim. Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Gate 6
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Asian Forest Sanctuary
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Reptile Zoo
Snake-handling, a 2-headed turtle & more. Offering hands-on experiences with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator & other creatures.
Debbie Dolittle's Petting Zoo
Petting zoo with camel & pony rides. This cozy indoor petting zoo offers hands-on animal encounters, including camel & pony rides.
Old McDebbie's Farm / Jim's U-Fish
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The Outback Kangaroo Farm
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Puget Sound Estuarium
Hands-on discovery center with aquariums. Educational marine life center with saltwater aquariums & interactive learning exhibits.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Reserve for moose, bison & birds of prey. Walking paths & driving tours to view moose, American bison & bighorn sheep, plus birds of prey.
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