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Animal habitats

Explore the paths
and connect with wildlife

Gaze at grizzlies, bald eagles, and more while you explore forested paths, then play at the Kids’ Trek playground.

Discover at your own pace

Explore paths that lead you around the wildlife park to meet bears, canines, cats, birds and more in their native habitats. See what animals you will see by visiting our animals page.

Kid on giant tree rope ladder
Play wild at Kid's Trek

Climb, jump, slide and splash at the nature-inspired Kids’ Trek playground.

ROUGH-SKINNED NEWT
Cheney Discovery Center

Hands-on activities abound! Adults can help children discover the natural world at their own pace, with naturalists on hand to answer questions and offer take-home activities. Meet Northwest Trek’s smaller residents: northern leopard frogs, pacific tree frogs, boreal toads, newts, a banana slug and a garter snake named Matcha. Learn More.

E.H. Baker Cabin

Step inside this cozy forest cabin to get an up-close look at our wolf and learn more about how you can do science every day.

Feel the softness of a real pelt and climb into the tunnel to get nose-to-nose with a gray wolf! (Activities vary.)

Child running on forest trail
Nature Trails

Experience the beautiful Northwest forest scenery by hiking on paved and primitive trails, free with wildlife park admission.

Pick up a map at the ticket window, and don’t miss the featured story on Reflection Loop! Read along as you reconnect with nature.

Wendi at bald eagle chat
Keeper Chats

Bring all your questions and join us for a Keeper Chat! Immerse yourself in the world of Pacific Northwest native animals, from majestic grizzly bears to the awe-inspiring golden eagle, and connect with the passionate keepers caring for them. Learn about each of these incredible animals and how we can coexist with them.

Discover Keeper Chats