Cougar Mountain Zoo

Cougar Mountain Zoo Cougar Mountain Zoo specializes in educating visitors on the endangered species on this planet.

Let us extend a warm welcome from the Cougar Mountain Zoo, a wild and exciting place located in the friendly city of Issaquah, 15 miles East of Seattle. Our Zoo is nestled on the north facing slope of Cougar Mountain with a breathtaking view of the Cascade Mountain range and Lake Sammamish. We are dedicated to promoting the cause of the Earth's vanishing wildlife through the universal power of edu

cation. We consider our visitors as the guardians of our planet and put forth an unprecedented effort to give each visitor the utmost in personal attention and hospitality. Established in 1972 the primary focus of the Cougar Mountain Zoo is on endangered species and education. Many of the Zoo animals have been born or raised at the Zoo and have developed a self assured attitude toward humans, enabling visitors to take a deep glimpse into the beauty and mysteries of other life forms.

11/17/2025

Grass is gross! 🦁

Majestic model energy ➡️ immediate chaos.Meet the whole crew at the Issaquah Reindeer Festival, tickets on sale now! cou...
11/15/2025

Majestic model energy ➡️ immediate chaos.

Meet the whole crew at the Issaquah Reindeer Festival, tickets on sale now! cougarmountainzoo.org/issaquah-reindeer-festival/

11/14/2025

The keepers weighed in… now it’s YOUR turn!
Help us choose the perfect names for our three lion cubs. 🦁✨
Cast your vote today! tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo

11/13/2025

Happy International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators! 💚

Today we celebrate the incredible team here at Cougar Mountain Zoo who pour their passion, knowledge, and heart into caring for our animals and inspiring our guests every single day.

Thank you for teaching, protecting, and making wildlife education come alive. We appreciate you more than you know. 🦁🦉💙

11/13/2025

The cubs had their first day outside! How do you think it went?

11/11/2025

Will she solve the puzzle?

📷: Keeper Sam

11/10/2025

Let’s keep the voting going for the Cub naming contest! The link to vote tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo

Your votes are contributing towards our lion cubs and conservation efforts for lions in the wild through the nonprofit organization Lion Guardians.

11/08/2025

Make sure you hit the link tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo to cast your votes for the lion cub names!

Your vote helps support our lions and aids the conservation efforts of Lion Guardians, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting lions and empowering communities in East Africa.

11/07/2025

Here’s something to remember next time you come to the Zoo! 🦜🦜


Filmed & Edited by Intern Jordan

11/06/2025

Meet our tiniest powerhouse! 🦁 Don’t let her size fool you, this little girl’s got the loudest roar, the most confidence, and enough sass to lead her brother and sister around!

Help us choose her name:
Eshe, Raha, Zella, or Asali?
https://tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo
closes November 19, 2025 — VOTE NOW!

💛 Each vote supports our Lion Pride and helps protect wild lions through Lion Guardians, an organization empowering communities and conserving lions in East Africa.Voting

11/06/2025

Help us name the lion cubs!

Meet Cub #2, aka Big Girl. The biggest of the bunch, this girl is built like a little tank, strong, steady, and determined. She’s fearless and loves to show off her strength during playtime, but she’s also a sweetheart who enjoys quiet moments and close cuddles with her siblings.

Her options are:
Zuri
Kemba
Imara
Limbani

Click the link https://tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo to find out what each name means and to cast your vote!

11/05/2025

It’s time to name the lion cubs! We need your help!

This is Cub #1 aka the Boy! The only boy of the trio might just be the calmest cat in the bunch. He’s known for his sleepy charm and sweet nature, often found lounging while his sisters tumble around him.

His options are:
Kimari
Mugabe
Moti
Zimondi

Click the link https://tinyurl.com/cougarmzoo to find out what each name means and to cast your vote. Each submission helps raise awareness for lion conservation and supports an incredible program making a real difference for lions in the wild, Lion Guardians, a non profit organization dedicated to protecting lions and empowering communities in East Africa.

Address

19525 SE 54th Street
Issaquah, WA
98027

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14253915508

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