Zoos

Living Northwest Trail

Name: Living Northwest Trail
Address: 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA, US
Telephone: (206) 548-2500
Rating: 5

★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)

📍 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

📞 (206) 548-2500

🌐 www.zoo.org/livingnwtrail

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–4 PM

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About Living Northwest Trail

Living Northwest Trail is a zoo in Seattle, WA. Features a dedicated Cathy Herzig Basecamp Northwest with a turtle head start center where visitors can observe animal keepers rearing endangered turtles in a working conservation lab. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 11 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Location: Seattle, WA
Main Attraction: Living Northwest Trail with local wildlife and conservation focus
Key Exhibits: Canada lynx, river otters, gray wolves, brown bears, endangered western pond turtles
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a dedicated Cathy Herzig Basecamp Northwest with a turtle head start center where visitors can observe animal keepers rearing endangered turtles in a working conservation lab
⭐Incorporates indigenous art installations and storytelling experiences led by Native American artists including Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha Klallam/S'Klallam Tribe) and master carver Toma Villa (Yakama Tribe)
⭐Specializes in Pacific Northwest native species including gray wolves, river otters, brown bears, Canada lynx, snowy owls, Steller's sea eagles, and mountain goats in naturalistic exhibits
⭐Operates a Pigott Family Lynx Exhibit, indicating a notable breeding or conservation program for the endangered Canada lynx species

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Visit the brown bear yearling area early in your visit—they're most active during morning hours. Juniper is a visitor favorite, so arrive early to see them at peak activity levels.
💬The Steller's sea eagle exhibit may have limited viewing depending on breeding season (closed areas for nesting). Check ahead or be prepared to view through windows, but it's still worth seeing.
💡Don't miss the interactive learning experience at the Cathy Herzig Basecamp Northwest where you can glimpse the conservation lab with animal keepers rearing endangered turtles—this behind-the-scenes look is a unique educational highlight.
💡Attend the Native-carved artwork storytelling sessions featuring Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha Klallam/S'Klallam Tribe) and master carver Toma Villa (Yakama Tribe) for deeper cultural and educational context about the Pacific Northwest.
💬Bring a camera and allow 2-3 hours to explore comfortably. Watch for unattended youth in some areas, and note that not all animals are always visible (elk and mountain goats may not be active depending on the day).