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q Woodland Park Zoo

Purchased by the City of Seattle in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo is
one of the oldest zoos on the West Coast and one of the region’s
major attractions. Of the nearly 300 animal species that reside
at the botanical garden, most live in environments that closely
resemble their native habitats. Unlike typical zoo models
where animals are grouped by species, Woodland Park’s
wildlife residents are grouped in bioclimatic zones. Seven
of the zoo’s naturalistic exhibits have won top honors from
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Among these is
the Trail of Vines, which includes the first open-forested
canopy for orangutans to be created at a zoo. The exhibit
also features siamangs and tapirs.

. Jaguar Cove
Visit the tropical world
of the jaguar, the largest
cat in the Western Hemi-
sphere. This is one of the
most naturalistic exhibits
dedicated to jaguars in
any zoo.

. Tropical Rain Forest
The gorilla exhibit in the Tropical Rain
Forest includes the endangered
western lowland gorilla, a gentle
giant that can eat as much as 70 lb
(32 kg) of food each day.

Family Farm
A popular seasonal
Contact Area is one of
the features of the
Family Farm, as is the 0 meters 100
year-round Bug World, 0 yards 100
exhibiting earth’s
smallest animals.
For hotels and restaurants see p288 and pp298–300

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