No. 278 Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo
601 N. 59th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Website:  http://www.zoo.org/

Established over 110 years ago the Woodland Park Zoo sprawls out over 92 acres in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood north of downtown Seattle. The zoo is open all year long except for christmas. Visiting hours depend on the season. When planning to visit the zoo ask the information desk about special events, exhibits and when feeding times are. Animals are more active when they know food is coming. As of 2010 the zoo has 300 animal species, 1090 animals, 50.000 shrubs and 1000 plant species on the grounds of the zoo.

Here is sample of the animals you may get to photograph inside the Woodland Park Zoo.

Brown Bear (Grizzly) 

Grey Wolf

Grey Wolf

Peregrine Falcon

Patas Monkey 

Giraffe 

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No. 146 Tropical Butterfly House

Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/

Hours:

Mon, Wed-Fri  10am–5pm Tue  Closed Sat-Sun  10am–6pm

When you visit Pacific Science Center's Tropical Butterfly House be prepared to enter a tropical oasis. You will be encouraged to lighten your load by leaving coats and bulky items behind at the entrance.
When you arrive at the door, one of the staff will greet you to facilitate your entrance into this special habitat. The facility features double doors to prevent butterflies from escaping and to maintain the tropical climate. Once inside help  preserve the health and beauty of our butterflies and the plants on which they depend by refraining from touching or disturbing them.
On your way out, be prepared to take a few moments at the exit helping us to prevent butterflies from escaping.

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No. 122 Narbeck Wetlands Santuary

Narbeck Wetlands Sanctuary
6020 Seaway Blvd
Everett, WA
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Opened in 1999 the Narbeck Wetlands cover about 50 acres along Seaway Boulevard in Everett and acts as a leaky bur to off set the impact the growing Boeing Company Assembly Plant and expansion projects of the Paine Field Airport has on established souround waterways and wetlands. The newly establish wetlands is home to a variety of birds and wildlife, including ducks, heron and beavers. In spring and summer many insects can also be scene in the different ponds. 
From the parking lot you can take a short path which connects to  the 1/3-mile-long raised boardwalk. Then hop on the 1.5-mile perimeter trail for even more scenery.

There is limited parking both in the sanctuary and on the street. Most days the parking lot is used by Boeing employees as overflow parking. So finding parking is not very easy. There are only 4 parking spots on the Seaway Blvd which are often occupied as well.  

Interpretive Beaver Dam looks out over the large pond

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