Forest Trailhead Exhibit

Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is nearing the finish line constructing its new signature Forest Trailhead exhibit in the heart of the zoo. The pavilion and forest landscape exhibit will transport visitors through the treetops on a winding elevated path to the forest canopy of tree kangaroos and red pandas. Inside the forest pavilion, the upper level will offer additional viewing spaces for those animals, with a fully accessible path leading down to the mid-level featuring kea parrots. The lower level will include tree-dwelling reptiles, colorful amphibians, fish, and invertebrates in mixed-species groups. Throughout the pavilion, open plazas will offer interpretive information with the ability to host animal keeper talks and special events, empowering visitors to see themselves as active members of the conservation community. 
The Forest Trailhead will open in 2026.