northwest trek wildlife park

993BillM993

call them to see when the babies are out. But anytime of year is great. We prefer early spring anf winter. The new zip line is a blast

MaryKae551

This is a wonderful place to visit with children. It is a little pricey but we got in on our daughter's family membership. The staff are very friendly & the tram ride is great to see so many animals in their native habitat. It is also a good way to get in some exercise. The restaurant has a good variety of food & the fireplace is a nice touch. The gift shop is a fun place to take the grandkids!

ListJamaica

This park is an excellent replica of the natural Northwest habitat. The tour guides/tram drivers were very knowledgable about the history of the region and the indigenous wildlife. It felt like I was immersed into the wilds of Washington. The only issue is the variability of what you might actually see as some animals wander off the path areas at certain times.

rammsteingal

What a great time for the whole family. The animals are lose and you ride through the park. All the displays are very natural and you feel like you are immersed in the Northwest ecosystem.

697trishs

This is an amazing place.. Wonderful for all ages! Kids will have a blast cause its like a "zoo", and the adults will just appreciate the care of this amazing park. The tram ride is always different in that depending on the time of day you go, you will see more or not. I always bring friends and family early, just after they open. That is when the animals are out and about, before it gets too hot in the open, and they start bedding down for the afternoon. All the tram drivers/interpreters are fun and interesting and they always spot the hidden animals. The self guided walking tour around and thru the animal enclosures is also impressive.. The staff is quite informative, helpful, and genuinely pleased to answer questions, and explain what they are doing. This is a MUST SEE!!! I go several times a year - especially in the spring when the babies are born! Cute, cute, cute!!

205deniseh

We loved all of it. I saw animals In the flesh for the first time. The guided bus tour was fun and informative.

KimN_WA

We were there for our daughter's wedding. The park staff were over-the-top helpful & patient. The logistics for something like this are hugh and they handled it with flying colors. The tram ride through the park was enjoyed by all. Thank you for a lovely event.

dariceg2014

The tram ride is well worth the crowds. We brought our four year old grandson and it was just long enough not to bore him. He had a great time spotting the animals hiding in the woods. We went into the wolf area and the wolves actually came up and licked the window where he was sitting. Highlight of the trip! We as adults felt bad for some of the animals for the size of their enclosures but understand the mix of space verses need and hope that more land can be given to grow the preserve. We will continue to go as often as possible because there is always something more to see.

18vivian18

There was a tram ride that took us through the park and was pretty awesome with the driver telling us all about the animals....we were on our own after that and able to see whatever wildlife we wanted to see

Shell1766

This was my second time visiting Northwest Trek. My previous visit was in April 2014. Few suggestions would be to get there for first tram (right when park opens) and sit on the left side of the tram cars two or three. We were not able to get into these cars this trip because they had big tour group that took those two cars and had to sit in the first car. They did say we could ride the tram a second time if we took our receipt to admissions. Our tram/enviromentalist, Frankie, was awesome, but personally being farther back has advantages. They had quite a few new animals and they do an incredible job creating natural and stimulating environments for their animals. They do offer military discounts and you can find coupons in some of the tourist activity brochures. It is not highly commercialized which is a refreshing experience--except for the vending machines drinks which are ridiculous. Think it was $3 a bottle.

Timzorrr

NW Trek is worth the trip for many reasons.The drive to NW Trek offers amazing views of Mount Rainier. The mountain towers above you as you make your way to NW Trek.Once there, spend an hour walking the paved trails to the different wildlife areas. The animals are in very natural settings and the walk is just a wonderful time in the woods. There are viewing areas and information specific to each animal.The tram ride takes an hour or so and slowly drives through 5 miles of woods, wetlands and meadows. Our guide Jess was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable! We saw lots of animals and birds, often up close and personal. The whole experience was really great! Highly recommended!

fsdukejr

A very different zoo experience. The biggest part of the large park is a free roaming wildlife area for grazing animals. The most impressive are the Roosevelt Elk and the Bison herd. The tram ride takes you through this whole area and gets you very close to these animals. I have been on safari in Africa and this experience is about as close to a game drive as you get. You see the animals in their natural habitat with no enclosure. Sometimes they are very close and sometimes far away. In addition to the tram ride, there are extensive walking trails that take you from exhibit to exhibit of confined animals but even these animals are in large natural enclosures and the exhibit area is like a research blind where you can spy on them without intruding too much. I had never seen grizzly bears in a wildlife park before and they have 2, likewise for cougar and lynx. I have seen them in Alaska and these were much closer. this place will run you about $20 each but there are lots of special days where admissions are reduced. Plan to spend 2-5 hours.

LizardMartini

If you love to view wildlife, particularly, wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, then you need to visit Northwest Trek. There is an admission but it does include a tram tour which is the best way to see the herds of bison, big horn sheep, & Roosevelt elk. Not only that, but on our tram tour we got to see a moose, trumpeter swans, mountain goats, black tail deer & great heron. The park is beautiful. The docents are very knowledgeable. We wandered the trails and checked out the habitats with a grizzly bear, two new black bears, golden eagles, bald eagles & a turkey vulture. Food was a bit pricey but you are welcome to picnic there with your own fixin's. Our kids enjoyed it (12, 14, & 16). We got some terrific pictures of many animals! We are going back to try the zip line (there wasn't time on our visit).

Mdduckett

We love visiting the Trek! We go every time we come out to Washington state. The tram travels around the fenced in area where the animals roam freely. Every visit is different. You can also walk the pathways outside the fence to see other animals and birds that live in Washington. There are trail side demos and various informative classes to attend. It is a great place to take the family and spend the day.

Jmycal

My girlfriend and I were looking for an activity outside of Seattle to do during our visit. I came across a recommendation for the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. We had previously been to a wildlife preserve in our home town and loved it, so we decided to head there for the afternoon. We were very glad we did. The highlight of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is the guided tram tour through 500 acres of wilderness where elks, bison, deer, and sheep freely roam. Our guide, April, was amazing. She had plenty of insight about the animals, the history of the park, and nature. The tram itself is comfortable, with open windows so you can take clear photos of the animals and lush landscapes. The tour is filled with trees, wetlands, and plenty of free-roaming animals, some of whom enjoying providing guests with a close-up appearance. There are also numerous walking trails where bears, big cats, birds, and seasonal activities. We saw a beautiful bald eagle sitting comfortable upon a perch. We will return to the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park when we visit Seattle in the future.