Best Seattle-Area Farms and Petting Zoos for Springtime Fun With Kids
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BFFs Rufus and Remy are two cows at Woodland Park Zoo’s Family Farm. Photo: Ryan Hawk
Woodland Park Zoo Family Farm, Seattle
We love mountain goats, siamangs and hippos, but it’s always fun to wander over to Woodland Park Zoo’s Family Farm area, part of the Temperate Forest exhibit. Here you can say hello to the more, well … domestic inhabitants. Kiddos can interact with goats, sheep and more. Learn how a cow is milked, take a peek at the chicks and play on a tractor by a farmers market.
Note: Big changes are coming to the Family Farm! Woodland Park Zoo will be transforming the area into Wild Encounters, giving visitors more up-close and hands-on experiences with animals. The goats and sheep are staying, but their area will be upgraded. Two giant tortoises and colorful lorikeets will soon find a home here, too. The first phase of the transformation opens this summer.
Cost: Included with zoo admission ($16.16–$34.95; ages 2 and younger are free) or membership
Hours: The zoo is open daily, hours vary seasonally. Check the website for current operating hours.
Location: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
