Group Bookings

Forest Cafe

A cozy fireplace and rustic ambiance make this the perfect spot for an indoor ceremony and reception for up to 70 people.

Capacity: 70 seated
Available: Evenings

Picnic Pavilion

In the heart of the park, the Pavilion offers beautifully varnished extra-large picnic tables and plenty of additional picnic seating in the adjoining meadow. (Heat available for chilly nights or days.)

Capacity: 150 covered; 500 meadow
Available: Year-round during day and evening

Hellyer Center

Spend the day nestled among the quiet canopy of Douglas firs. This exclusive facility provides privacy, serenity and unmatched views across Horseshoe Lake to where animals roam freely. AV equipment available.

Capacity: 24 classroom, 76 theater, 30 U-shaped, 24 classroom, 48 banquet, 22 boardroom
Available: Year-round during day and evening

To rent a facility, contact Joy Tevis, Group Sales Coordinator, at 360.832.7181 or joy.tevis@nwtrek.org.

Eat in the cafe

The Forest Cafe provides a great selection of food, from burgers and soups to sandwiches and kids’ meals.

Bring your own picnic

The sheltered picnic pavilion seats up to 150, and there are several picnic tables in the meadow.

Let us do the catering

Lancer Catering is the exclusive caterer of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and can cater functions for 25-500 people. Lancer supports the park’s sustainable practices by using local and organic products, adhering to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, reducing waste, and recycling.

Reservations for a catered meal are required a minimum of 15 days in advance of your visit and meal changes must be made within 7 business days of your visit. Groups with a catering contract receive a special flat admission rate of $15.50 per person (2 and under free).

Download the picnic menu.

To arrange catered meals, contact Joy Tevis, Group Sales Coordinator, at 360.832.7181 or joy.tevis@nwtrek.org.

An escape-room style outdoor program that gets everyone in your group learning, collaborating and having fun!

Your mission: Meet with a naturalist to get your mission details. Break into teams to explore Northwest habitats, observe animals, read and discuss – then answer questions to unlock a series of boxes, each with a clue to the next part of the mission and the final solution for how we can all protect the wild.

Ages: 8 and up

Fee: $55/program

Number: Maximum 50, split into teams of max. 10 people

Also: Children under 13 require an adult with them

Book: Using the form below

First: Are you an accredited educational institution group? Click here for field trip reservations.

• Use the form below to submit an online group reservation request form at least 21 days before your visit. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Payment must be received in our reservation office 14 days prior to your arrival date to allow for mailing of your tickets. You may pay by a single check, MasterCard, American Express, Visa or Discover transaction or single purchase order. If you use a purchase order, you will be billed immediately upon receipt. There are no refunds on prepaid tickets.
• Northwest Trek requires at least one adult for every seven children for visiting youth groups. A penalty will be charged for groups not meeting this requirement.
• All adult chaperones must be included in your final payment so that they will receive a ticket (wristband) to ride on your reserved tram.
• Look for your confirmation letter and wristband tickets for your entire group in the mail, check it over and then you are set!