Discover Animal Facts
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.
Watch Wildlife Happen
Bear Camp
Snack Time for Caribou
Rescued Moose Calves Find Forever Home
Beary Good Winter Nap
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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Elk rut (breeding season) has officially started! It’s that time of year when bull elk decorate their antlers, bugle and battle fellow bulls for the ladies.
📸: Keeper Stephanie
The bull elk have shed their fuzzy velvet from their antlers, which means elk rut (breeding season) is starting! Antler grows faster than any other kind of bone. During summer months, bull elk antlers can grow up to 3/4 inches per day!
If I fits, I sits! 🐻
From a rescued cub to big bear, Hawthorne still believes: if I fits, I sits! 💗 Some things never change, especially when it comes to the grizzly bear’s favorite weeble toy.
📹: Keeper Carly
Gobble, devour, munch. We’re making this Labor Day weekend a Feeding Frenzy as we give our animals the food they love: whole prey, carcasses, or vegetarian (herbivore) options.
Benton the black bear is recovering well after an emergency procedure in mid-August.
Our dedicated team, led by Head Veterinarian Dr. Allison Case, discovered and removed a small wire embedded in his paw that was causing him discomfort.
To ensure Benton’s comfort during recovery, he enjoyed a cozy straw bed, his favorite fruits and veggies, and a special “bobbing for peaches and fish” pool! Benton is now back to exploring the black bear habitat.
Read the full story at nwtrek.org
Happy Hudson steals the spotlight as our adorable snacking beaver! 🥕 Meet the 7-year-old beaver from the Big Apple, now sharing a special friendship (and snacks) with Chip, our 18-year-old female beaver, at the wetlands habitat. 🦫 See the beavers and other animals throughout Northwest Trek enjoy some of their favorite meals and enrichments during our Feeding Frenzy event this Labor Day Weekend!
