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

Cougar Mountain Zoo

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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.

08/28/2024

I’m just a baby 🥹

📷: Keeper Aide Amanda

08/03/2024

This is one of our Blue Angels 😇💙

📷: Keeper Haley

07/31/2024

When life hands you weeds, eat them! 🌼

📷: Curator Kyla

07/29/2024

Happy International Tiger Day!

These animals face numerous threats, including illegal wildlife trade, climate change, and habitat loss, as they are witnessing a rapid drop in their population. The day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address such issues and take action to ensure these iconic big cats continue to thrive and flourish.

📷: Keeper Sam

07/28/2024

The face you make while enjoying some cake!

Thank you for sharing these animal safe Bundt cakes with the lemurs.

07/26/2024

Attention! Sugar and Spoon is no longer able to be here for Henrietta’s Birthday Bash.

Got Sugar and Spoon?

will be at the Zoo on Saturday July 27 during Henrietta’s Birthday Bash! Come pick up some delicious safe-to-eat cookie dough, plus ice cream, and hang out with the lemurs.

07/12/2024

Lounge Lizard ☀️🦎

📷: Megan Colley

07/10/2024

Carrot Cake: A Short Story 🥕🎂

📷: Keeper Sam

07/06/2024

Red, White and Ruffed 🇺🇸

Refreshing 🍉 on a hot day! ☀️

07/04/2024

*Bald Eagle Screams* 🦅🦅🦅
Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Stars and Stripes!

Visit the zoo Saturday, July 6 to take part in the festivities. The animals will be receiving Fourth of July themed enrichment! 🇺🇸

06/27/2024

Grandma trying to take a selfie 🤳

📷: Keeper Haley

06/22/2024

🍇🫐🥝🍌🍊🍓🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/21/2024

It shear is nice to be ready for speedo season🦙

The alpacas had a lovely shearing experience recently. Come check out their nice new short coats.

Also, for you crafty folks out there, come check out our gift shop and pick up some alpaca fleece.

06/15/2024

Grab the pack and come on down to the zoo this Father’s Day. All dads receive free entry Sunday June 16, 2024.

PS: All of his jokes are howl-arious, so let him tell as many as he wants!

📷: Keeper Aide Brian

06/09/2024

Sittin’ on top of the world!

📷: Keeper Greg

06/07/2024

Happy Pride Month!

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06/06/2024

Reindeer or Caribou?

Somewhat of a trick question. Caribou and reindeer are the same species and share the same scientific name, Rangifer tarandus. Caribou are what the species is called in North America and reindeer are what they are called in Eurasia. All caribou are wild animals, whereas reindeer can be wild, semi-domesticated, or domesticated.

📷: Intern Elizabeth

05/30/2024

In Fall 2024, something is slowly climbing this way, sloths! 🦥

Prepare to be enchanted as our new Rainforest Discovery Center takes shape, offering a haven for thriving animals and immersive experiences that celebrate the wonders of our planet’s rainforests. Step into the heart of lush environments that are home to a myriad of species, echoing the beauty of the word’s tropical and temperate rainforests.

Wilde Design

05/26/2024

I’m just a baby 🦘

📷: Keeper Aide Taylor

05/20/2024

Love Birds 💕🦜

📷: Keeper Haley

05/15/2024

Us: My 😳 What big paws you have Bagheera!

B: The better to hug you with, my dear.

📷: Keeper Aide Amanda

05/12/2024

Mom, we are like flowers who are BFFs, best buds 🌹!

05/11/2024

Oops, we really fell in it this time!

The Zoo is open regular hours today, 9:30am-5:00pm. Come enjoy the sun with our animal friends ☀️.

(Disclaimer: Pepperoni the tortoise is fine. He just found a cozy spot to sleep in.)

05/08/2024

Baby Taj needs your help!

Washington’s exclusive giving event, GiveBIG, continues today (May 8)! With your support, you can help increase the understanding of Earth’s vanishing wildlife and the role of humanity in nature and conservation.

Will you consider making a donation to the Cougar Mountain Zoo today? Visit the link below to send a gift. 💝
https://www.wagives.org/organization/cougarmountainzoo

05/07/2024

It’s time to GiveBig for Fern and friends!

The Cougar Mountain Zoo needs your help. GiveBig is a Washington exclusive two-day giving event during May 7-8, 2024. Please consider a donation as we continue the mission of promoting conservation through education in our community.

https://www.wagives.org/organization/cougarmountainzoo

05/04/2024

Reminder! The Zoo is opening later today, Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1pm

📷: Keeper Sam

05/03/2024

Happy Feline Friday! The Cougar Mountain Zoo will be opening late tomorrow, Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1pm!

04/28/2024

4 wolves, 4 expressions. Happy 9th birthday to our wolf pack! Duna, Huszka, Tisza, and Kalman. Each boy is so different and so special.

04/17/2024

Spring chicken🌸🦜

Lola may be the oldest macaw (almost 48) here at the zoo, but she still looks and acts like one of the youngest 😊.

📷: Keeper Hannah

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

Website

https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/

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Videos

Five second rule! 🐭🦅 📷: Keeper Haley #hunter #birdsofprey #raptor #harrishawk #featheryfriday

See how I represent my species, very demure, very mindful. #demure #mindful #cockatoo #cougarmountainzoo #makeup

SWOOP, there it is!🦉 📷: Keeper Haley #silent #greathornedowl #shh

Munch Munch Munch 😋 #munch #yummy #prehensiletailedporcupine 📷: Keeper Sam

What do you call a famous turtle? A shell-ebrity… aka Henrietta #threetoedboxturtle #senioranimals #ambassadoranimal #cougarmountainzoo Filmed and edited by Intern Abby

We’re Zookeepers, of course we don’t have favorites! Even though we made this video, it was all in good fun. In reality, all of the animals are our favorites and receive the same level of excellent care from an amazing group of professionals here at the Cougar Mountain Zoo! Happy National Zookeeper Week 2024!#NZKW2024 #NZKW #nationalzookeeperweek #cougarmountainzoo

National Zookeeper Week Continues!!!Meet Keeper Aide Amanda. She, like all of our staff, have played an integral part in the care of our animals here at the zoo. Through passion and enthusiasm Amanda is doing what she can to educate our visitors about the natural world. Thank you Zookeepers of the Cougar Mountain Zoo! #NZKW2024 #nationalzookeeperweek #cougarmountainzoo

Happy National Zookeeper Week! Meet Brian, one of our newest Keeper Aides. Listen to a little bit of his story and share in his appreciation for the natural world. Thanks to all the staff that keep our animals fed, clean, healthy, and enriched. #nationalzookeeperweek

Quick dip in the pool, then back to bed! 📷: Keeper Sam #heat #summer #porcupine

Parrot Tongue Power! 👅🦜 Macaws have a small bone inside their tongues that gives them extra strength, flexibility, and dexterity. When they eat nuts and fruit they can use their tongue to pinpoint the insides and leave the outer shell or skin. 📷: Intern Elizabeth

Happy World Porcupine Day! There are many species of porcupine in the world and the zoo is home to two of them. Tell us your favorite porcupine fact. 📷: Keeper Sam #porcupine #worldporcupineday #conservation

What it’s like to greet a porcupine in the morning. 📷: Keeper Sam #porcupine #wakeup #iwokeuplikethis

Send feet pics…we mean animal feet 🐾#animalfeet #feetpic #pawprint #cougarmountainzoo Filmed and edited by Intern Chloe

“They live their true selves every day!” Thank you Keeper Hannah for sharing what Pride Month means to you and how animal advocates are everywhere. #loveislove #PrideMonth

Somebody’s watching me 😼. Happy National Cougar Day! Cougars are stealthy, opportunistic hunters that are most active at dawn and dusk. When hunting, they may lie in wait for prey or stalk it silently before pouncing from behind and delivering a fatal bite. #cougar #mountainlion #somebodyswatchingme #cougarmountainzoo

Beau is extremely charismatic, you could say he has a ‘beakful’ personality 🤩#hyacinthmacaw #beaks #bigpersonality #cougarmountainzoo Filmed and edited by Intern Elizabeth

When life gives you rain, eat wet leaves 🍁 - Fern #prehensiletailedporcupine #rainyday #asmr

Coco isn’t self-absorbed at all! He just loves the way he looks! 💅✨#slay #macaws #mirrorselfie

Crunch, crunch, crunch 🐢🥬 It’s #WorldTurtleDay, and yes, all Tortoises are turtles! Both turtles and tortoises are reptiles and part of the same order of animals known as Testudines. The 13 families of turtles include tortoises, soft-shelled turtles, leatherback sea turtles, snapping turtles, and sea turtles among others.