COVID-19 Safety
Positive Changes for everyone
Please postpone your visit to the Zoo if you are feeling unwell, have a fever or any COVID-19 related symptoms.
We will continue to follow all Washington State and King Co. public health guidelines. Guidelines are subject to change at anytime.
For the latest information on the coronavirus and best practices to stay safe please visit www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health.
Updated For March 12, 2022


We've taken steps to ensure everyone stays healthy
- Times are changing! Pursuant with guidance from local health authorities, face coverings are no longer required in most areas. Regardless of vaccination status, masks may be required for certain Animal Encounters - bring one just in case!
- Even though we already had them, we've added even more hand sanitizing stations.
- You'll find signage all over the zoo promoting excellent hygiene and reminding you if a mask is required.
- Zookeepers love to clean! We've increased the frequency of daily cleaning and disinfecting.
- We still want you to learn something during your visit! Mini Lectures have returned to their regularly scheduled times! Please continue to social distance from staff and other guests during these great presentations.
- We love to learn! That means our staff has ongoing education on COVID related best practices, which ensures we're all working as a team to promote your health.
- We're working to limit our interaction as much as we can. With online admission purchases, enjoy a contactless zoo entry.