Northwest Trek

See What You've Been Missing

No Cages. No Bars.

Whether you explore the nature trails, ride the tram, or wander through the many exhibits of native Northwest animals, you'll find lots to discover on our 600-acre site.

Discover grizzlies frolicking in a shimmering pond. Peer into a wolf's steel-gray eyes. Watch a baby bison struggle with her first steps. At Northwest Trek, there's always something new to see.

Visit Northwest Trek today, and come face-to-face with nature around every bend.

Come See Bears

Come face-to-face with awe-inspiring grizzlies. Witness black bears foraging for food and climbing trees, just as they do in the wild. Experience the wonder of Northwest Trek's bear exhibit, the largest natural outdoor display of grizzly and black bear in a North American zoological facility.

Experience Nature Up-Close and Personal

There are many ways to partake of the Northwest Trek experience. Climb aboard the 50-minute, naturalist-guided tram tour and see native Northwest animals roaming freely. Watch bighorn sheep, caribou, elk and others wandering through 435 acres, ranging from meadows to forests, and swamps to rocky ridges.

Afterwards stroll the tree-lined paths around Northwest Trek and discover the park's other residents including wolves, cougar, raccoon, otter, and birds-of-prey.

Hands-on learning at the Cheney Discovery Center

There are so many surprises in store for you at the Cheney Discovery Center. See thousands of bees in a working beehive, then visit the touch tank to pet live amphibians and reptiles. Nature games and biofacts round out the activities where adults and children alike can spend hours in this fun learning environment.

Stop by the Gift Shop or Fir Bough Cafe

Don't forget to browse through Northwest Trek's gift shop, full of unique Northwest items. With everything from handmade jewelry created by local artisans, to plush toys and gourmet foods, you're sure to find something you can't live without.

Exploring nature at Northwest Trek can work up an appetite. Ease your hunger pangs with a delicious meal from the Fir Bough Cafe, or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in the meadow.

Visit Northwest Trek Today

No matter what time of year you visit Northwest Trek, you'll never see the same thing twice. As the seasons change, so do the animals. In early fall, watch the male elk battle it out during rutting season. Come spring, witness the park's rebirth as babies begin to appear. There's excitement everywhere you look at Northwest Trek. Join us today, and experience nature like never before.

Location & Hours

Located on State Route 161, 17 miles south of Puyallup (35 miles from Tacoma, 55 miles from Seattle), Northwest Trek is open daily at 9:30 am March through October. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and selected holidays the remainder of the year. Tram tours run on the hour from 10 am until closing, depending on the season. Call for schedule.

Admission

Adults, $7.85; Seniors, $7.00; Youth ages 5-17, $5.50; Tots ages 3-4, $3.50. Discounted rates available for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations.

October 20, 1995
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