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Woodland Park ZooWoodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo, in Seattle, Washington, opened in 1899 and houses roughly 900 animals across about 250 species on a 92-acre site. It is credited with creating what is widely regarded as the world's first immersion exhibit, a naturalistic gorilla habitat opened in the late 1970s. Its exhibit design is internationally acclaimed.

Opened
1899 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 127 years of history
Exterior of Woodland Park Zoo
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Woodland Park Zoo basic information
TypeZoo
LocationUnited StatesSeattle
Opened1899 Source
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FAQ

When did Woodland Park Zoo open?
It opened in December 1899 and is one of Seattle's oldest institutions. Source
What is the zoo best known for?
It is credited with creating what is generally considered the world's first immersion exhibit, a naturalistic gorilla habitat, in the late 1970s. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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