About Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo offers a well-designed layout with a variety of animal exhibits, making it a great educational and fun destination for families. The zoo emphasizes wildlife conservation and provides interactive experiences for children.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Homeschool families looking for educational outings.Families wanting a quick adventure on a Saturday afternoon.Parents seeking a fun and interactive environment for young children.Toddlers: Enjoy the carousel and interactive exhibits.Preschool to early elementary: Engage with animal exhibits and educational programs.
Why families love it
- Gorilla exhibit provides an up-close view of the troop.
- Bird exhibits allow visitors to walk inside and interact with the environment.
- The carousel offers a fun ride for kids without extra fees for accompanying adults.
- Friendly staff, particularly noted at the membership office.
- Wide paths for easy navigation with strollers or wagons.
- Availability of rentals for strollers, wagons, and umbrellas.
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and get the most out of your visit.
- Wear sturdy shoes or boots, especially on rainy days due to puddles.
- Consider purchasing tickets in advance to skip entry lines.
- Park at the west entrance if planning to rent a stroller.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours on weekends, as it can get crowded.
- Going when specific exhibits are closed, such as the petting area.
- Some areas were closed for construction or improvements.
- The petting animal area was closed during one visit.
- The relocation of the hippo disappointed some visitors.
- Crowds
- Less crowded on Monday mornings, making it a good time for visits.
- Value
- General admission pricing not specified, but a year membership is noted as a great value for frequent visitors.
- Food
- Food options available, but specific details on pricing and availability were not mentioned.
- Accessibility
- Strollers and wagons available for rent, accommodating families with young children.
- Safety
- Animals have the choice to hide, promoting their well-being.
What parents say
"Took the family for a quick Saturday adventure. (Arrived at 1pm and stayed until closing, 4pm.) Kids loved it over all. I was impressed with the layout of exhibits and overall how they fit so much in their allotted space. Unfortunately, a few areas were closed due to construction or improvements. We didn't eat any food or drinks, but seemed like they had options for everyone. Gorilla exhibit I enjoyed the most! To see the troop up close was amazing! My daughter enjoyed the bird exhibits. (There was several included two, that we walked through, where you are inside of the exhibit.) The bug exhi"
2 weeks ago
"Was a fun zoo to take the Littles out and let them explore each animal. Would recommend parking in the west entrance if you plan to rent a stroller, if not than any parking lot would do. I would recommend carving out a few hours to just relax and walk thoroughly through each exhibit. Loved looking at the giraffe, zebras and the lions! Definitely recommend getting tickets in advance just to avoid the lines on the entry."
a week ago
"My family had a great time. Even though it was raining for the second half of the visit, the animals were all snuggled up taking naps which was super cute to see. I liked that the zoo had umbrellas, strollers, and wagons available to rent. There were lots of places to sit and nice wide paths to walk. When it was rainy there were quite a lot of puddles so I would recommend wearing boots or other sturdy shoes for water and mud. Good variety of animals and wasn’t too crowded or busy on a Monday morning."
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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