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Since 1975, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park has been the best place to see native Northwest wildlife. But we're also dedicated to conserving that wildlife for our planet. We've been recognized for over 25 years of high standards by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. And we protect wild habitats with earth-friendly practices.

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Rescued Moose Calves Find Forever Home

Beary Good Winter Nap

Great Basin Spadefoot Toadlets

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Endangered Northern Leopard Frogs Released Back Into Wild

Transporting Orphaned Moose Calves

Bison and Mountain Goats Caught on Trail Cam

Thistle the porcupine enjoys fresh, cold treats!

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Wolverine Ahma Training Following Eye Removal

Black bear Benton scratches tree

Timber the Beaver Makes a Cozy Bed

Playful River Otters

Wolves Howling

Wiggling Wolverines

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A match made for swans

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The annual worldwide #CityNatureChallenge starts today! 🐛 Get out into nature and document your findings using the FREE iNaturalist app through April 29. 📱 Will you document the most unusual species? 🐦 Join us for 45-minute guided walks in nature at Northwest Trek, and be ready to put your iNaturalist app to use on April 26-28 at 10:30 am and 2 pm. 🌲 The guided walks are included with Northwest Trek admission. 🐿️ Learn more at nwtrek.org/city-nature-challenge #CityNatureChallenge #CityNatureChallenge2024 #CommunityScience #PNWwildlife #Wildlife #PNW

It’s almost time for the 2024 City Nature Challenge, a global collaboration in which cities share their nature observations. 🐌 Will you be the one to ID the most unusual species? 🦋 Join naturalists on guided walks through our nature trails on April 26-28 at 10:30 am and 2 pm. 🌳 #citynaturechallenge #nwtrek

It is with a heavy heart we share the sad news about the loss of our beloved Atlas. The nearly two-year-old male moose arrived at Northwest Trek over a year ago after he was orphaned as a calf in Alaska. Atlas passed away from a severe acute hemorrhagic disease. Our head veterinarian completed a comprehensive necropsy (animal autopsy) and results from advanced lab tests are pending. We are devastated by the loss and our thoughts are with all who cared for Atlas. Our two young female moose, Luna and Calli, are being monitored closely by our veterinarians and animal care team.

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’d like to thank our wonderful volunteers for their time and dedication all year round! ❤️ Volunteers have made a positive impact on every part of our operations. Last year, 93 volunteers logged 6,907 hours at Northwest Trek! 🎉 We are highlighting three exceptional volunteers who are making a positive impact with their time and hearts. Learn more about volunteers, Karin, Kate and Chris on our blog! #nationalvolunteerweek #volunteerweek #volunteer #volunteering #nwtrek #wildlifepark

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Dive in as we search for amphibian egg masses. We routinely survey Northwest Trek grounds for different amphibian species. During our search, we found western toad eggs and western toads in amplexus. Amplexus is a type of mating behavior where the male holds the female toad around the waist in a hug, and at the same time or with some time delay, he fertilizes the eggs as the female lays them. This important data is reported to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to better protect and conserve amphibians for the future. 🐸 #earthday #amphibian #amphibians #nwtrek #conservation #toad #frogs

Hawthorne, the rescued grizzly bear, is in search of the perfect log lounger to relax on. 🐻 #grizzly #grizzlybear #bear #bearycute #cuteanimals #nwtrek #wildlifepark

Our mason bee hotels are buzzing with busy local pollinators! 🐝 📹: Naturalist Jackie

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

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Our Wild Drive Experience at Northwest Trek

A big thank you to Northwest Trek for inviting us out to try the new Wild Drive Experience at Northwest Trek. We had a blast and are excited to share our take as well as tips and tricks!

I should mention that one of the highlights of our elementary school years is when the entire class gets to go on a field trip to Northwest Trek. Unfortunately for both of my older kids, they missed the opportunity to go with their class.

Wild Drive Experience at Northwest Trek – Know before you go

The price for the tour is $80 for the entire car. Depending on your family size, it makes it pretty comparable to the traditional ticket prices with the trams.

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This looks like so much fun!

Thanks for the review! Were going tomorrow and was curious how it was going so far. Looks like you had a great time!

This looks like a fun trip .

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How long did it take for wild ride, and how long did you allow for inside park ? Also kids trek of course varies, but in general?

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek is a 725-acre wildlife park tucked away in the forest near Mt. Rainier. Unlike any play area in the Puget Sound region, it is designed to stimulate imaginations, encourage exploration, connect folks with wildlife and immerse kids in nature.

Tram tours are temporarily unavailable but there are three exciting ways to explore the park.

The park entry ticket gives access to the core habitat area. Beautiful winding paved paths lead you to grizzly and black bears foraging under trees, wolverines running over logs, gray wolves, cougar, lynx, and more, plus an immersive bald eagle exhibit. The nature-inspired Kids Trek playground and Zip Wild ziplines add to the fun! Bring a picnic or eat at the café.

Get eye-to-eye with inquisitive otters. Spot elusive fishers snuggling in their dens. Stare out a lynx or cougar, seldom seen in the wild, and learn how to protect all these species.

The Northwest Trek experience gives you a peek into the lives of native Northwest animals.

Bison cluster in the flat areas, eyeballing cars as they drive by. The caribou and the elk seem close enough to touch. The mix of animals that can be seen from the comfort of your own car is remarkable and the chance to see them in this way is a one-of-a-kind experience. On the Wild Walk path, you get even closer. Excited children will retell their journey for weeks to follow, while adults too will have a story to share.

08-22-19 (Photo/Katie Cotterill) Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

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Northwest Trek's Wild Drive: A New Way to Visit Amazing Animals

Drive your own car through trek's free-roaming area.

By Nancy Chaney

Published on: may 19, 2020.

It's not every day you get to drive right by a herd of bison grazing in the green grass. This unique experience will soon be available to Seattle-area families when  Northwest Trek Wildlife Park  reopens May 27 to begin offering its new  Wild Drive  driving tours experience.

As local families seek safe outings and activities to break up the monotony of quarantine, this is welcome news.

Located in Eatonville, Washington, about 60 miles south of Seattle,  Northwest Trek is an animal park known for its free-roaming spaces where Northwest native animals live in their natural habitat. Resident critters include bison, mountain goats, Roosevelt elk, moose, caribou, bighorn sheep and deer. Bears, wolves, foxes, beavers, cougars, bobcats, eagles and many more species also call the park home. Northwest Trek, run by Metro Parks Tacoma , has been closed to the public since March 14.

Wild Drive tours will allow motorists to drive the roadways of Trek's free-roaming area. These winding roadways were previously only accessible through the park's signature narrated tram tour. 

“Wild Drive is unlike anything we’ve ever offered at Northwest Trek,” noted Tim Reid, president of the Metro Parks Tacoma board of commissioners, in a statement.

What to know

• The first important thing for families to know about Wild Drive is that you need to  book in advance for a specific date and time . Do not just show up at Northwest Trek and expect to be able to drive the tour route.
• Tour dates are open to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 27, and hourly tour departure times run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tours last about one hour, and families should arrive 15 minutes in advance of their scheduled tour time.
• Tours cost $80 per vehicle and each vehicle requires one ticket. Trek members receive a $10 discount.
• Vehicles must hold members of only one immediate household, with a maximum of eight people. (You cannot bring your 15-passenger van or fill your pickup bed with people; read more about vehicle restrictions in the Wild Drive FAQ .)
• A park naturalist will lead a caravan of visitors in their private cars while narrating a tour over an app so families can learn all about the native species they're viewing (this sounds like it could tick the box on a homeschool science lesson, eh?).
• Drivers should plan to drive very slowly, less than 10 miles per hour, and will slow to a stop at intervals where the best views of the animals are found.
• Visitors cannot get out of their cars, touch or feed the animals, or smoke. Check out the complete list of safety and social-distancing rules on the Wild Drive FAQ .
• Find out more about the animals you can expect to see on the Wild Drive field guide page .
• Outside of the free-roaming area, the rest of Northwest Trek — including other animal exhibits, the Kids' Trek playground and zip tours — remains closed.

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Northwest Trek’s Newest Experience Is a Seriously Wild Drive

It’s time to dust off the driving gloves and say sayonara to the city because a just-opened drive-through adventure is calling. It’s a close encounter of the animal kind, where you and the kids, tucked safely in your car, get up close and personal with bison, moose and caribou who are roaming free. Start your engines!

Northwest Trek’s Wild Drive is probably the most fun your fam will have in the car this year. The new program gives families a chance to be part of a car caravan that travels through the park’s 435-acre Free-Roaming Area. Each guided tour is led by an experienced naturalist, who shares entertaining tidbits and facts via an app you download to your phone. That’s right, you’ll have all the educational entertainment your kids need piped right to your car. Plan to spend about an hour on this all-car-all-the-time tour you won’t soon forget.

Shift into Gear

As you make your way through the grassy meadows and forested hillsides, the kids should be on the lookout for the eight Pacific Northwest native animals that call the park home. We’re talking Roosevelt elk, mountain goats, caribou, big horn sheep and elusive moose that take a keen eye to spot. Don’t forget the bison, who always seem to steal the show. They love to sit close to the road and pose for pictures. Who knows, with the springtime baby boom, you might even spy a bison calf close to mom along the way. The cars will move slowly through the grounds so you’ll have plenty of time to see the animals that are out and about. Clearly the hardest part of this trip is deciding which parent has to drive and keep their eyes on the road.

Safety First

Be reassured this adventure puts health and safety first, as every aspect can be no-contact, if you choose. Tickets are purchased in advance online , and are shown to an attendant through your car window. Staff will wear masks (you can too!), and stay socially distanced from cars. And other than a possible pit stop, there’s no need to get out of the car or come in contact with anyone other than your car mates.

What to Bring

Unlike a typical visit to Northwest Trek, this adventure is all about car time, and that means being prepared. Put food and drink at the top of your list, as eating while you make your way through the park is totally fine (just don’t feed the animals). Hand sanitizer, masks and any other safety items you would normally pack during this time come next. Finally, plan some silly road trip games and activities to keep the kids busy on the way down and back.

If your crew needs a break from car time, consider packing a picnic or getting out for an easy hike. For a picnic, try Spanaway Park , just off of Highway 7, outside Tacoma. It sits along a lake, so you can eat with a view, and there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs. Remember restrooms and playground equipment are closed here. Families can also check out Nisqually State Park , a little beyond Northwest Trek. It’s a smaller, little-known state park, so socially distancing along the riverside trails should be a cinch. Remember to pack your Discover Pass for this one.

Good to know: 1. Cell reception can be spotty at the park, so download mobile tickets and the audio app you need for the tour to your device before you head out.

2. Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before your tour starts. There’s no joining the group once they’ve departed.

3. Families will have limited access to restrooms at the park before and after the tour.

4. Car capacity maxes out at eight people for this experience.

5. Some time slots are already sold out, so if you want in, get your tickets soon .

11610 Trek Dr. E. Eatonville, WA 360-832-6117 Online: nwtrek.org

Days: daily, starting May 27, 2020 Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $70/vehicle, members; $80/vehicle, non-members

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During a recent trip to Seattle for a family reunion, we had the opportunity to do some sightseeing around the Puyallup area. We rented a great Airbnb near Graham , Washington, close to my Aunt and Uncle’s house for a few days. Our extended family with kids of all ages wanted a fun half-day outdoor excursion to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the northwest and create lasting memories. On the recommendation of my Aunt, we decided to visit Northwest Trek Wildlife Park near Mount Rainer.

It was a wonderful experience, and we wanted to share it with the world! And here is a fun fact! Did you know that I was born and raised in Washington State?

In fact, both of my parents are from there, and most of our extended family is still in the greater Tacoma / Puyallup area. We try to travel there once every few years!

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-ace natural wildlife area near Mount Rainier’s base. It’s best described as a mix of a park, a wildlife preserve, and a zoo. Particularly, it offers a spectacular array of fun and engaging activities for families with kids of every age.

Just a few of the exciting things you can do at the park are watch many different native northwest animals such as grizzly bears, otters, and eagles, drive through a giant free-range preserve filled with animals, find and study the indigenous giant banana slug, and enjoy a forest-themed kids playground filled with nets, rope ladders, bridges, and slides. 

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Tickets

Preferably, you should purchase your tickets in advance. The price per ticket is $3 less if you purchase online rather than at the entry gate.  

You can purchase tickets here: https://www.nwtrek.org/visit/prices/

Online prices per ticket:

• Ages 65+: $20
• Ages 13-64: $22
• Ages 5-12: $14
• Ages 3-4: $10
• Ages 0-2: FREE

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Hours Of Operation

The hours and days of operation vary depending on the time of year. I highly recommend you check out the Northwest Trek hours of operation before planning your visit.  

How To Get There

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Address: 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA 98328

Dining, Parking, Rentals, And Other Amenities

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park has a restaurant and snack shop called the Forest Cafe near the main entrance. It offers a good selection of foods for kids and adults. They have burgers, chicken tenders, fries, drinks, snacks, and kids’ meals. Trek Treats is a snack kiosk open seasonally and located along the walking paths. Furthermore, the park has a sheltered picnic pavilion, meadow tables, and free water refilling stations. 

The Gift Shop is lovely and has a wide selection of artisan-made pacific northwest gifts and souvenirs.  

The park is ADA-accessible. You can rent single strollers for $10 and double strollers for $12. Wheelchairs can be rented for $12. Additionally, they even rent umbrellas for $6 for those rainy Washington days!

How Long Does It Take To See Everything at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park?

If you plan to walk around the park, see the animals, explore the Cheney Discovery Center, and play at the playground, you should plan on spending about 2.5 hours. Also, you should budget extra time if you are scheduled to take the vehicle tours. Be sure to check the hours of operation before you visit, as they vary considerably depending on the time of year.  

Walking Paths At Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park has a network of excellent walking paths snaking throughout the park. Walking these paths is a fantastic way to get a feel for the natural majesty and beauty of the pacific northwest. The emerald green landscape is lush and filled with massive trees, delicate ferns, shady glens, crystal clear creeks, and bucolic ponds.

Map Of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

You can download a map of the park, and its trails, here . It’s a great resource when navigating the park and planning your visit. In addition, I will also insert a copy here now.

Seeing The Animals At Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

The walking paths will lead you through a wonderfully designed set of natural enclosures that will get you breathtakingly close to all kinds of animals, large and small. 

Part of the path will lead through upper and lower deck viewing areas where you can see grizzly bears (brown bears) and black bears. Nearby are separate enclosures with red foxes, wolverines, and grey wolves.

Further along, is the “cat loop.” This trail takes you to several large areas inhabited by cougars, lynx, and bobcats. Another part of the walking trail takes you through beautiful enclosures designed to be both above and below water.

You can watch playful river otters, raccoons, skunks, porcupines, and beavers here. A trail branch is designated for birds called “Eagle Passage.” Also, they have several gorgeous bald and golden eagles, owls, and vultures here. These massive birds are regal and beautiful. Sadly, they cannot fly due to pre-existing injuries and are living their best lives at the park. 

Animal Encounters at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

When we went, the animals were active and easily visible. It was a warm summer day in late July, almost hot by Pacific Northwest standards. The river otters were fascinating to watch, with their limitless energy and desire to play.

Likewise, the aquatic displays are especially great for kids because they can get a close-up view of the river creatures. A massive grey wolf rested probably three feet from us, just beyond the glass viewing area. The wolverines darted to and fro. The weather was dry, and it hadn’t rained in a few days, so, unfortunately, the beloved and iconic banana slugs were in hiding, much to Matt’s dismay.

The cats were also lying back in the shade for the most part. Obviously, if we had gone earlier in the day when there was less heat, more of them would have been out and about. Nonetheless, we were able to catch a glimpse of most of them.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park may be the only smallish park I have ever visited that is home to grizzly bears and wolves. It was a fantastic treat to see the vast array of animals, some of which you may only see in major metropolitan zoos and other world-class facilities.

Kids Trek Playground

The Kids Trek Playground is at the front of the park, near the main entrance and dining area. Kids Trek is a fun and well-designed playground. Specifically, it’s perfect for kids ages 3-8.

The playground is themed like a forest landscape. Its centerpiece is an impressive fake 20-foot tall hollow tree stump you can climb inside to access the upper level of the playground. In addition, there are rope nets and ladders connecting different areas, tunnels where small ones can crawl and explore, and several fun slides.

A charming little stream flows through the playground, allowing kids to get a little wet as they play safely. The area is a lot of fun, even for adventurous adults, and is a great place to blow off steam and wear the kids out. Also, its proximity to the dining area and restrooms makes it a perfect spot to spend time and enjoy the outdoors.

Above all, this was the biggest hit with my 3-year-old nephew!

Cheney Discovery Center

Located nearer the back of the park, the Cheney Discovery Center is an interpretive nature center packed with many fun things for younger kids to do and see. The building houses various reptiles, gophers, snakes, amphibians, banana slugs, and other creatures viewable in tanks. It’s got tons of puzzles and books to occupy small kids and educate them about the local flora and fauna. There is an extensive collection of animal-themed puppets and a stage where you host your own puppet show!

The Cheney Discovery Center is home to a large and diverse array of stuffed animals (the taxidermied kind) where kids can touch and learn about many small and large animals up close. Equally important, the King of the Invertebrates, the banana slug, is prominently represented. You can see them in tanks, watch videos about them, and read everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating gastropods.

Furthermore, an on-site naturalist is available at the Center to guide you through the exhibits or answer any questions you or your children may have. 

E.H. Baker Cabin 

Abutting the wolf enclosure is a building called the E.H. Baker Cabin. In this forest cabin, kids can crawl through a tunnel, explore a variety of educational tools about wolves, and become regular members of a wolf pack! There’s a natural wolf pelt to feel and an exhibit explaining how we can all do science daily.

This is an excellent place for kids to play, imagine, and channel their inner naturalist.

Self-Guided And Guided Driving Tours at Northwest Trek

Although we didn’t do this, I wanted to mention the driving tours. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park near Mount Rainier offers two types of driving tours through its 435-acre free-roam area. Both include park admission, so factor that into your decision.

In one, you drive your own vehicle, and the other, albeit much more costly, allows you to ride in theirs. The free-roam area is a game preserve inhabited by numerous animals that can move freely and graze across a large area of grass and woodlands. You can see Roosevelt elk, moose, bison, and mountain goats living in their natural habitat.

The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Wild Drive

The Wild Drive is self-led and allows you to drive your car on designated roads throughout the free-roam area. The price is $90/group for non-members . The maximum group size is eight and includes the people in your vehicle. The tour is about an hour long. Reservations are required.

Park admission is included with this option, so it may actually be a way to save money if you have a large group.

Keeper Adventure Tour

The Keeper Adventure Tour is a guided jeep tour through the free-roam area. A park naturalist takes your group in a jeep on a guided tour. These tours are much more personalized and allow you to get closer to the animals wherever they might be grazing. The price is $90/per person for non-members .

The maximum group size is nine. The tour is about an hour and a half long. Reservations are required. All guests must be 5 or older to participate.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Tram Rides

A tram ride through the animal free roam area was once very popular in the park. As of this writing, the tram rides have been temporarily suspended. The park is replacing the legacy trams with new modern electric trams. The trams will, hopefully, again be available soon, with an anticipated launch date of September 2023.

The Zip Wild zip line course is also closed until further notice.

Honestly, we didn’t miss either of them and had a great time exploring the park on foot.

Plan Your Visit to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Without a doubt, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park near Mount Rainier is a great place to take your family. It offers so many different options for fun. It is a perfect way to explore the beautiful natural world of the Pacific Northwest. Walking through the park and watching the amazing animals will leave you with a sense of awe and reverence for nature.

Lastly, seeing the animals in the wild and learning about their life and habitat is a magical learning opportunity for your family. Playing at Kids Trek and exploring the Cheney Nature Center add to this beautiful park’s fun and excitement too. I highly recommend making Northwest Trek Wildlife Park a part of your trip to Mount Rainier, Seattle, Tacoma, or Washington State.

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What a great review! Thank you! Trams start back up in late September 2023.

Hope you come back and visit again!

I am glad that you enjoyed it David! I will update my post to show that date!

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

The park is an easy drive from Tacoma and Seattle. It’s open year-round, with each season offering something new to experience. A narrated tram tour of the free-roaming area allows you to see bison, Roosevelt elk, moose, mountain goats and other native animals, up close in their natural habitats. A self-guided walking tour along the paved trails in the core of the park provides the opportunity to see grizzly bears, wolves and more in naturalistic exhibits.

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