Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Type: Family Friendly, Reserves
10Best Says
Founded in the late 1970s by a retired Tacoma pediatrician and his wife, who donated the 715 acres for the park, this regional gem is home to more than 200 species of indigenous wildlife. In... Read More
Founded in the late 1970s by a retired Tacoma pediatrician and his wife, who donated the 715 acres for the park, this regional gem is home to more than 200 species of indigenous wildlife. In residence are snowy owls, river otters, bald eagles, lynxes, gray wolves, cougars, grizzly and black bears, and bobcats. On a good day, all of these creatures and more can be spotted during the 50-minute tram ride that meanders through the park. For the more adventurous, five miles of trails that wind through this pristine wilderness. The Cheney Discovery Center provides interpretive nature education for kids, and the Fir Bough Cafe is the perfect place to fuel up for more exploring and learning.
Hours:
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
- Hours May Vary Seasonally
Admissions:
- Adult (13-64) $16; Senior (65+) $14.50; Child (5-12) $11; Child (3-4) $8
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "An overnight Family Camp adventure allows visitors to see the animals at night, enjoy a narrated tram tour and play games and other exciting activities."
- Parks: "Unlike at traditional barnyard petting zoos, here children can get up close and cuddly with deer fawns and other baby wild critters."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: In Tacoma, the 715-acre Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is home to more than 200 species of indigenous wildlife.
- Best for Parks Because: The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville, Washington, is a regional gem, home to more than 200 species of indigenous wildlife.
