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Experience the awe and wonder of Northwest nature and wildlife up close.

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Hoot ‘n’ Howl
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2023
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Trek News

Elk Mating Season
All the sounds in the Free-Roaming Area tell us the rut is here!
Endangered Frogs Return to the Wild
Endangered northern leopard frogs have been released
How to Feed A Wildlife Park
Ever wonder what it takes to feed an entire wildlife park?
1 Year Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to the moose!
Tagging Northern Leopard Frogs
Experts at Northwest Trek came together to tag the frogs.
5 Years of Grizzlies
Learn more about Huckleberry & Hawthorne
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Animals & Habitats

Over 40 species of native Northwest animals live in our wildlife park. Find out what's open and closed.

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Hours, Tickets, Safety

Online tickets, new hours and what to bring and expect.

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Parking & Directions

We are located in Eatonville, central to Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. Plan your experience.

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Grizzlybear
Grizzly bear
Grizzly bears can have brown, blond or black fur. Their silver guard hairs give them their common name.
A grizzly's distinctive shoulder hump is made of muscle, giving it massive power.
Young cubs can climb trees, but adults get too big.
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RooseveltElk
Roosevelt Elk
Roosevelt elk (named for President Theodore Roosevelt) are social members of the deer family that can form very large herds.
Elk herds may migrate from lowland ranges in winter to higher elevations in summer.
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RedFox
Red Fox
Red foxes look like a small dog, with a reddish-yellow coat, bushy white-tipped tails. They can also be black, silver or a red-silver cross.
Like other canids, foxes communicate through sounds as well as scent-markings. Their vocalizations range from aggressive yapping and howls (young males) to soft whimpers and barks (vixens and pups).
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Beaver
Beaver
Beavers are large rodents, with blonde to black fur. They have small ears and eyes, and a long, horizontally flattened, paddle-shaped and scaly tail.
Beavers are engineers, second only to humans in their ability to alter their environment. Together they construct elaborate dams and lodges to create ponds or wetlands.
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Moose
Moose
The moose is the tallest wild animal in North America, easily identified by their broad antlers, prehensile muzzle and throat dewlap.
While moose mostly eat leafy browse, they are also excellent swimmers and eat underwater plants.
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Bighornsheep
Bighorn sheep
During rut (breeding) season, bighorn rams head-butt with a loud crack to prove dominance. Don’t try this at home – bighorns have specially-adapted skulls and neck to prevent injury.
Bighorn sheep lick salt and mineral deposits to get essential nutrients.
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Americanbison
American bison
Like cows, bison ferment food in a special stomach.
You can spot a male bison by his broader head, large shoulder hump and prominent cape of fur.
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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 25 years of high standards by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. And we protect wild habitats with earth-friendly practices.

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Watch Wildlife Happen

Bear Camp

Rescued Moose Calves Find Forever Home

Beary Good Winter Nap

Snow Day

Great Basin Spadefoot Toadlets

Meet Orphaned Moose Calves Atlas, Callisto and Luna!

Endangered Northern Leopard Frogs Released Back Into Wild

Transporting Orphaned Moose Calves

Bison and Mountain Goats Caught on Trail Cam

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

A match made for swans

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Tag your Instagram photos & videos with #nwtrek and share your experience.

Rescued bald eagle Cheveyo sunning her wing. πŸ¦… Cheveyo was rescued in New York with a gunshot wound to her left wing, which had to be amputated.

πŸ“Έ: Keeper Becky

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Rescued bald eagle Cheveyo sunning her wing. πŸ¦… Cheveyo was rescued in New York with a gunshot wound to her left wing, which had to be amputated. πŸ“Έ: Keeper Becky

When you misplace your glasses to find them on your head... 🀣 Chip the beaver was snacking on maple browse when she found a little extra. 🦫🍁

πŸ“Ή: Keeper Wendi

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When you misplace your glasses to find them on your head... 🀣 Chip the beaver was snacking on maple browse when she found a little extra. 🦫🍁 πŸ“Ή: Keeper Wendi

Roosevelt bull elk bugling during the rut (breeding season). 🎺 This incredible sound is to show off to other bulls and females.

#bullelk #elk #elkbull #rooseveltelk #nwtrek #pnw #wildlife #elkrut #rutseason

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Roosevelt bull elk bugling during the rut (breeding season). 🎺 This incredible sound is to show off to other bulls and females. #bullelk #elk #elkbull #rooseveltelk #nwtrek #pnw #wildlife #elkrut #rutseason

Crisp apple snacks for the mountain goats! 🐐🍎

πŸ“Ή: Keeper Deanna

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Crisp apple snacks for the mountain goats! 🐐🍎 πŸ“Ή: Keeper Deanna