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Admission

Hours

January through November

Open Wednesday through Sunday for general admission
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve,
New Years Day

Open Monday and Tuesday, by advanced reservation only, for the following activities:
Guided Tours
Birthday Parties
Celebrations
Lectures
Outreach Programs
Close Encounters
Special Events
For Information & Reservations Call (425) 392-6278

Zoo Admission - Minimum Donation

(Subject to change without advance notice)

 

General (13+) $10.50
Seniors (62+) $9.50
Child (2-12) $8.00
Under Age 2 FREE
Zoo Member FREE
Parking FREE
Group Discount (12 or more) $1.00 off per person
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AZA/ZAA Members (with card) FREE
AAZK Members (with card) FREE
AAA Members (with card) $1.00 off per person

 

December – Issaquah Reindeer Festival

December 1st through 23rd  -  Open 10 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
December 26th through 30th  -  Open 11 AM to 3 PM Daily

Featuring the Issaquah Reindeer Festival and selected Zoo exhibits

Click here for Festival Admission Information.

The Zoo may be closed in part or full due to the weather and other unforeseen circumstances and these schedules are subject to change without advance notice.
For Additional Information Call (425) 391-5508
Prescheduled Programs available daily

Wild Treasures Gift Shop

The Wild Treasures Gift Shop features a broad variety of the very best in gift items, high quality toys and other educational paraphernalia.  Come and browse, you will find that unique item for yourself or a great gift for someone special.

 

Admission Policies

1.   No refunds for any reason

2.   Members shall be admitted as per Society Membership policies only.

3.   The Zoo reserves the right to eject any visitor without refund in case of unbecoming

      conduct or noncompliance with Zoo Rules

4.   The Zoo reserves the right to change visiting hours or to close at any time without advance notice.

5.   In case of sudden closure Visitors may receive full or partial vouchers applicable to a

      future visit.

6.   The Zoo reserves the right to change admission donation fees and/or admission

      polices without advance notice.

7.   The Admission Donation Polices of the Cougar Mountain Zoological Park are not

      subject to change, exception or negotiation.

8.   Special presentations and Mini Lecture schedules are subject to change and

      cancellation in part or full without advance notice due to weather, animals' state of

      mind or Zoo Staff availability.

 

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Zoo Etiquette

The Cougar Mountain Zoological Park is a unique Zoo where Visitors can experience a close encounter with the animals that call the Zoo Home. Visitors are considered privileged but greatly valued guests. To maintain a safe and fun filled environment, Visitors of all ages are expected to closely observe the following rules:

 

Please:

Do Not FEED Animals unless posted otherwise
Do Not TOUCH or TEASE Animals
Do Not ENTER Habitats
Do Not CLIMB on railings or chains
Do Not THROW rocks
No Food or Drink OUTSIDE MOUNTAIN LION PLAZA
No GUM, BALLOONS or STRAWS in any part of Zoo
No SMOKING
No PETS allowed
Stay ON Pathways
Stay 4 ft from Habitat Walls

Stay out of the Fountains
CHILDREN must be Supervised at all times

 

To maintain a safe and fun-filled environment, Visitors of all ages are expected to closely observe all zoo rules posted.