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We Conserve Wildlife
Since 1975, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park has been the best place to see native Northwest wildlife. But we're also dedicated to conserving that wildlife for our planet. We've been recognized for over 40 years of high standards by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. And we protect wild habitats with earth-friendly practices.
Watch Wildlife Happen
One-month-old critically endangered Red Wolf pups
Bison calves born at Northwest Trek
Fun in the sun with rescued grizzly bears Huckleberry and Hawthorne
Rescued cougar Sullivan celebrates one-year anniversary at Northwest Trek
A leap toward hope for endangered frogs
Meet Hudson
Black bear receives root canal
Endangered Northern Leopard Frogs Released Back Into Wild
Transporting Orphaned Moose Calves
Thistle the porcupine enjoys fresh, cold treats!
Cheney Discover Center Reopens!
Training Animals at Northwest Trek
Wolverine Ahma Training Following Eye Removal
Black bear Benton scratches tree
Timber the Beaver Makes a Cozy Bed
Playful River Otters
Wolves Howling
Wiggling Wolverines
Grizzly Bears Waking up from Torpor
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More sweet puppy moments! ❤️ Nine critically endangered red wolf pups born April 18 at our offsite facility are growing fast and thriving. These playful pups are an important part of the effort to help save one of the world’s most endangered canids.
The critically endangered American Red Wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility, so stay tuned online for pupdates.
🦌 You may notice something new on one of our elk!
One of our 13-year-old elk is now wearing a GPS collar, helping staff locate and monitor the herd across our 435-acre Free-Roaming Area.
This technology allows our animal care and veterinary teams to quickly find the herd when exams or closer monitoring are needed, supporting excellent care while giving the animals space to roam naturally.
A big thank you to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for donating this technology and supporting the wellbeing of the animals in our care. 💚
Nine critically endangered red wolf pups born April 18 at our offsite facility are growing fast and thriving. ❤️🐺
These playful pups are an important part of the effort to help save one of the world’s most endangered canids.
The critically endangered American Red Wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility, so stay tuned online for pupdates.
Giant News: Trolls are coming! 🎉
Beginning Oct. 15, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium become the first locations in the Pacific Northwest to host TROLLS: A Field Study. Get ready to discover 12 larger-than-life troll sculptures by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo throughout the forests, gardens, and pathways of both parks.
✨ Learn more at TrollTrek.org
📆 Mark your calendars, the trolls are coming, Oct. 15!
🎟️ Included with admission or membership
📷 Courtesy of @theimagineteam & @thomasdambo
Seven weeks old and growing fast! 🐾
Our critically endangered Red Wolf pups are reaching exciting milestones as they continue to explore the world around them. The curious youngsters are now following mom Violet and dad Fiddle on adventures through their habitat and have started eating solid foods as they become more independent each day.
The critically endangered American Red Wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility, so stay tuned online for pupdates.
Meet Ruzco for World Caribou Day! Ruzco, a nearly 4-year-old caribou, arrived in April and is already settling in well with the herd and other animals like mountain goats, moose, bison, elk, deer, and bighorn sheep.
The otter sisters are putting their noses to work! 🦦🦦
Oakley and Blakely spent time exploring fabric enrichment filled with hidden treats. By tucking snacks into folds and pockets, keepers encourage natural foraging behaviors, giving the curious sisters a fun challenge that engages both their minds and their sense of smell.
📹: Keeper Matt
The wood ducks are back! 🦆 And they`re not the only interesting birds making an appearance. Check out this wild Greylag/Canada Goose hybrid recently spotted at Northwest Trek! From colorful wood ducks to rare hybrids, there`s always something new to discover.
