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Wild Access

Welcoming to All

We’re committed to welcoming everyone in our community and ensuring that economic circumstances are not obstacles to connecting with wildlife.

We’re offering heavily discounted admission tickets and memberships for Washington individuals and families who participate in income assistance programs or foster/kinship care.

If you have a Washington photo ID and any documentation showing that you participate in any of the programs below, you’re eligible to receive the discounted admission or membership.

Eligible Programs:

Wild Access Benefits

Discounted Daytime Tickets

Up to 6 daytime admission tickets for $6 each for the adult receiving the benefit and their legal dependents (ages 3-18).

Grizzly bears Huckleberry and Hawthorne hug during a wrestling play session.
Discounted Park Memberships

An annual household membership for $45. This household membership covers 2 named adults and all legal dependents ages 3-18. Children 2 and under are always free

Access Your Discount

Present a valid Washington photo ID and documentation showing that you participate in any of the eligible programs for a discount! Tickets and memberships must be purchased at the front gate.

Wild Access discounts cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.

Frequently Asked Questions
Daytime Tickets

Who can buy discounted tickets?

Washington residents who receive EBT/Washington Quest/WIC assistance or participate in foster/kinship care.

How does it work?

If you participate in any of the eligible programs, simply bring in documentation and Washington photo identification. SNAP credit on the Washington Quest card cannot be used to buy tickets or buy food inside the wildlife park.

Wild Access tickets are for daytime admission only. Wild Access discounts cannot be combined with other offers or promotions and cannot be used for special programs.

How many discounted tickets can I buy?

Up to 6 daytime tickets per visit for you and your legal dependents(aged 3-18). If you’d like to buy more than 6 tickets, you will need to buy them at the general admission price.

How do I get the discounted tickets?

You can only buy these discounted tickets in person at our front gate.

Can other people use my EBT card/WIC Folder to buy discounted tickets?

No. You must present photo identification and documentation.

What is considered acceptable documentation?

Acceptable forms of documentation include Washington Quest card (EBT), WIC voucher/card or appointment folder, DSHS kinship caregiver card, DCYF caregiver authorization form, foster caregiver license certificate or ID card. If you’re can’t provide the required documentation, you will not be allowed to buy discounted admission tickets.

Do I have to show photo identification?

Yes. You must be able to show that the documentation belongs to you.

What is the age of dependent children?

For our purposes, dependent children are those living in your household under the age of 18. Anyone over the age of 18 who is receiving benefits should have their own documentation and identification.

Can I apply my Wild Access ticket purchase toward a Wild Access membership?

Yes, you can apply your Wild Access ticket purchase to a Wild Access membership on the day of your visit. You cannot apply ticket purchases from previous visits to your membership purchase. Talk with a member of our visitor services team at our membership booth to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions
Memberships

How does it work?

Washington residents who receive EBT/Washington Quest/WIC assistance or participate in foster/kinship care can buy deeply discounted annual memberships.

You can only buy your Wild Access membership in person at our front gate. And you will need to show documentation of EBT/WIC assistance or foster family/kinship caregiver status as well as a photo ID that matches your documentation.

What is acceptable documentation?

Acceptable forms of documentation include Washington Quest card (EBT), WIC voucher/card or appointment folder, DSHS kinship caregiver card, DCYF caregiver authorization form, foster caregiver license certificate or ID card.

What does my Wild Access membership include?

Your Wild Access membership includes unlimited admission for a full year, invitations to member-only events, discounts at the gift shop, and more. Learn more about the benefits of membership.

If I already have a membership, can I be reimbursed?

No. The Wild Access discount cannot be retroactively applied to previous purchases of memberships or tickets.

Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help! Contact our membership office by phone at (360) 832-6117 or by email at info@nwtrek.org. Or talk with a member of our visitor services team at our front gate.