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Aquarium / Zoo: WOODLAND PARK ZOO
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  • Lady_Mystique
  • Updated By Lady_Mystique on December 6, 2004
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  • Sumatran Tiger - Seattle
    Sumatran Tiger
    by Lady_Mystique
    Being an avid ANIMAL LOVER I always try to get down to this absolutely magnificent zoo whenever I'm in Seattle.

    I highly recommend this as a 'MUST SEE' !!!

    THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!!

    HOURS:
    (Open 365 days a year including holidays)*

    March 15 to April 30: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
    May 1 to September 14: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
    September 15 to October 14: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
    October 15 to March 14: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

    *The North Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N. is closed during the fall/winter season.

    ADMISSION:
    (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, personal checks and cash accepted)

    Adult (13-64) $10.00
    Child (3-12) $7.00
    Toddler (0-2) FREE
    There is a $2.00 discount from regular admission prices for persons with disabilities and senior citizens (65 years+).

    PARKING:
    $3.50 for Cars, $10.00 RVs and Buses

    Eating Opportunities:

    1. 'Rain Forest Food Pavilion'~
    Inside the zoo's West Gate across from Jaguar Cove, the Pavilion offers indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms and an ATM.

    2. 'Outback Cafe'~
    Across from the Raptor Center with BBQ, hotdogs.

    3. 'Trail Side Treat'; 'Savanna Snacks' ; & 'Bear Necessities' ~
    Snack shacks are located along main zoo path.

    4. You may also bring your own food, but no barbeque equipment or stoves, and no alcoholic beverages are allowed.

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  • Address: South Gate Entrance located at N. 50th and Frem
  • Phone: (206) 684-4800
  • Website: %cbhttp://www.zoo.org/
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    Aquarium / Zoo: Seattle Aquarium
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  • machomikemd
  • Updated By machomikemd on October 4, 2008
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  • Entrance! - Seattle
    Entrance!
    by machomikemd
    One thing to decribe the Seattle Aquarium, lots of Sea Otters! The Seattle Aquarium features exotic fishes, sea mammals and other ocean life like the sea lions, harbor seals and even come face to face with a shark.

    Hours: 9:30am to 5pm daily, Last entry at 5pm, exhibits close at 6pm

    Aquarium Only
    Adult (ages 13 & over) $15.00
    Youth (ages 4-12) $10.00
    Child 3 and under Free

    Aquarium & Argosy Harbor Cruise
    Adult (ages13 & over) $28.00
    Youth (ages 6-12) $17.00
    Child (ages 4-5) $10.00
    Child 3 and under Free

  • Address: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Phone: (206) 386-4300
  • Directions: Pier 59, Waterfront Park, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Website: www.seattleaquarium.org/
  • Other Contact: fax: (206) 386-4328
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    Aquarium / Zoo: see fish swim instead of fly
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  • Jonathan_C
  • Updated By Jonathan_C on November 27, 2003
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  • under the sea - Seattle
    under the sea
    by Jonathan_C
    After seeing the fish mongers in Pike Market you owe it to yourself (and the fish) to hike down the hill and visit the aquarium. Here you'll be able to see the very same creatures alive and well in a naturalistic exhibit. You'll also be able to get aquainted with the various animals -- invertebrate, avian and mammalian -- you'll see when you go out to the coast.

    As always, you'll enjoy the aquarium most if you've done some homework. Before coming to Seattle you should definitely read a book on the natural history of Puget Sound. The deep, cold waters of the sound, combined with our temperate rainforest climate create a unique environment worthy of study and protection. Seattle's long history of fishing and environmentalism make us the perfect place for an aquarium along the lines of the great Monterey Bay Aquarium with an entirely local focus. Unfortunately, we don't yet have an angel like the Packard family to make this dream a reality. So come to the aquarium with only moderate expectations: the interpretation of exhibits is not the best. But the animals are still there for you to get aquainted with.

    Admission is $11.

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  • Address: 1483 Alaskan Way
  • Phone: 206.386.4300
  • Directions: On the waterfront just downhill from Pike Market.
  • Website: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/
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    Aquarium / Zoo: Excellent Aquarium
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  • Brehone
  • By Brehone on June 4, 2004
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  • Aquarium / Zoo - Seattle
    by Brehone
    The Seattle Aquarium is excellent. I used to be a kindergarten teacher and every year we would take our classes to visit this amazing center. I have been to several aquariums along the northwest and would say this one deffinitely ranks high on the list.

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  • Address: 1483 Alaska Way, Seattle WA 98101
  • Phone: 206.386.4300
  • Directions: Downtown on the water front
  • Website: www.seattleaquarium.org
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    Aquarium / Zoo: Seattle Aquarium
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  • Updated By annk on November 24, 2002
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  • Underwater Dome - Seattle
    Underwater Dome
    by annk
    Includes more than 380 species of birds, fish, invertebrates and marine mammals. Interesting features are the 400,000 gallon underwater dome (shown), pacific coral reef, tide pool exhibit, sea otters, water shed and salmon stream.
    Open: Daily 10-5
    Memorial Day to Labor Day: 10-7
    Admission: $9.00 adults
    Children: 6-14 $8.00, 3-5 $4.25
    Auto Club (AAA) discounts
    IMAX theatre next door

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  • Address: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
  • Phone: 206-386-4320
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    Aquarium / Zoo: The Wonderful Seattle Aquarium
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  • Venturingnow
  • Updated By Venturingnow on February 3, 2003
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  • Fish at the aquarium, on ice, just kidding - Seattle
    Fish at the aquarium, on ice,
    just kidding
    by Venturingnow
    Let's begin with hours and prices. I warn you, the entrance fee for the aquarium is very pricey, but worth it. Adult 13 and up cost $11.00, Youth 6-12 are $7.00, Child 3-5 are $5.00 and Child 2 and under are free. The aquarium is open from 10-5 every day of the year, reduced hours on holidays are 10-3 I think. Ok, the Aquarium is home to a variety of native species such as salmon, sea and river otters, beavers, seals, snakes, squirells, frogs, puffins and other native birds, and a number of interesting fish and starfish.

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  • Address: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Phone: (206)386-4300
  • Directions: The Aquarium is actually located on a pier on the Seattle waterfront, it's pier 59.
  • Website: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/
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    Aquarium / Zoo: See the different Octuposes at Seattle Aquarium
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  • joiwatani
  • By joiwatani on February 8, 2009
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  • The Seattle Aquarium - Seattle
    The Seattle Aquarium
    by joiwatani, 4 more photos
    The Seattle Aquarium is very interesting because they show different kinds of aquatic animals at a certain particular day. They have "Special for the Day" kind of. This week, they are showing different kinds of Octopuses- from the smallest to the biggest. There are also different colors of octuposes.

  • Address: Alaskan Way, Seattle
  • Directions: The Seattle Aquarium is located close to the waterfront, adjacent to Pier 57 and the Argosy Cruises. You can't miss it if you go down from the Pike Place Market close to the water.
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    Aquarium / Zoo: Woodland Park Zoo
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  • Carmanah
  • Updated By Carmanah on February 15, 2003
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  • This zoo is amazing - not the cruel type of zoo where animals are left in sterile cages, but 92 acres of parkland divided up into several geographic zones - everything from exotic Asian rainforest, a Thai elephant forest, and African savanna and a rugged northern region. You'll find all kinds of animals - apes, tapirs, lions, giraffes, zebras, snakes, gorillas, elephants, frogs, birds, otters, mountain goats, wolves, bears and more!

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  • Address: 5500 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle
  • Website: www.zoo.org
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    Aquarium / Zoo: Seattle Aquarium
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  • jamiesno
  • Updated By jamiesno on May 30, 2005
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  • Seattle Aquarium - Seattle
    Seattle Aquarium
    by jamiesno
    Here is a picture of the Aquarium I got from the Washington State ferry. I also walked by it a couple of times when exploring the waterfront.

    Unfortunately for me it closes at 5:00 pm in May and with my around the clock schedule the doors where all locked when I got there.

    So that is my only tip go there earlier! On the web site you'll see it does look like a nice facility.

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    Aquarium / Zoo: Lions and Salmon and Bears - OH MY!
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  • By Johnscarroll on January 17, 2005
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  • Feeding Time - Seattle
    Feeding Time
    by Johnscarroll
    As an elementary school teacher, I visit these two sites with regularity: The Seattle Aquarium and the Woodland Park Zoo.

    The Aquarium is located at the midpoint of Seattle's tourist oriented waterfront - on the west edge of downtown.

    The aquarium is small compared with the likes of Monteray and San Diego - but I like it none the less.

    There is a great underwater viewing dome, a fascinating trip through a Salmon's life cycle, and dozens of beautiful aquariums. Don't miss the octopi exhibits. Puget Sound is home to the largest Octopi in the world.

    Further to the north is the Woodland Park Zoo. Again, it is small but well done. I grew up in San Diego - so I know what a good zoo is like. This is a good zoo, just on a small scale. All the exhibits are in natural settings. The admission price is reasonable, and parking is usually easy. If you are traveling with kids, these are great places to see.

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  • Address: 50th & Phinney or the Central Waterfront
  • Directions: Take Aurora north and exit at Greenlake. Turn under the highway and the Zoo will be on your right at the top of the hill. The Aquarium is on Alaskan way next to Waterfront Park. Park under the viaduct or in a nearby lot/garage.
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