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Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is Open During the Winter.

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives BRIO

Well, I made it to the zoo in the spring when the flowers first started blooming and I enjoyed myself so much, I made a vow to get back there before the weather turned too cold.  A few weeks ago when we still had nice weather, I got the chance to go back.  The Woodland Park Zoo is such an amazing way to get away from the buzz of the city and to help me remember how amazing nature is.  My favorite animals are probably the giraffes, hippos, and the gorillas.  My daughter had a wonderful experience with one of the gorillas.  They were touching each other through the glass, admiring one another.  Then, along came a group of men and the gorilla ran over to them and got up close to the glass and puffed his chest out as though he was protecting her.  It was pretty cool.  She got the chance to feed the giraffes this time around, which was also a great experience.  Taking the time to relish in all of the sights, sounds, and smells of the zoo is an experience that I will never grow out of and one that I will be sure to allow my child to enjoy often.  If you haven't made it to the zoo in awhile, GO!  It is still open throughout the year and although the weather will be much cooler, just bundle up and go.  In fact, I have never experienced the zoo in the middle of winter.  I bet it offers a different opportunity than the birds-chirping, flowers blooming, baby animals running around experience I am used to, since I typically only go in the spring or summer. 

Comments(2)

ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA

I was just wondering today why the smaller parks here in Kirkland don't come with umbrellas. Wouldn't it be great if the parks had a tent like structure, so kids could still use them in the rain.  Sounds silly, but it rains SO much here, and even when it stops its muddy.

I'm wondering where my grand daughter can play when she comes for Thanksgiving and wishing the little park near my house had a covering.

Oct 09, 2008 01:53 PM
Ashley Berg
Realty Executives BRIO - Seattle, WA
Seattlenulls Green Real Estate Agent

No kidding Ardell,

Covered parks here in the Northwest make TOTAL sense.  Maybe you should get on the cities park committee and ruffle some feathers.  I found taking my daughter to the play area in the mall during the winter works pretty well.  I wrote a post about Alderwood Mall's Play Area last year. 

I bet you can't wait for your granddaughter to come.  Enjoy her company and maybe check out Bellevue Mall's indoor play area (if she is pretty young as it isn't designed for older kids), just make sure to wash her hands well after, as it seems so many of the kids during the winter have a constant stream of runny noses.  But she will have a good time and you will be warm watching her in the meantime.

Oct 10, 2008 07:54 AM