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Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cougar Mountain Zoo

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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 education. 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.

11/07/2026

I think Rain and Fern need friendship bracelets 👯‍♀️

11/05/2026

11/04/2026

Rain and Forest just hanging out together.

📷: Volunteer Nancy

10/31/2026

The Lion cubs LOVED their first pumpkins! Happy Howl-O-Ween! 🎃

Thank you Fletcher Farm Issaquah for the donation. All of the animals had a blast with their pumpkins today.

10/29/2026

“Sick and tired of these snakes on this plane…and in my boot!” - Woody

Zoo staff and Linguine had the pleasure of being special guests at a cool after hours Halloween event at the The Museum of Flight last weekend!

Come join us for Howl-O-Ween this Saturday October 31! Costume contest kicks off at 12:30pm. All kids that come to the zoo in costume are FREE!

https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/howloween/

10/28/2026

Get ready for your smell inspection from Missy Shelliot
Do you think you passed the test?

📷: Keeper Brian

10/24/2026

IT’S TIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMEEEEE!!!!!

Issaquah Reindeer Festival tickets are now available. First day of the festival is November 27. See you all soon! Ho Ho Ho 🎅🦌

https://shorturl.at/nx2ob

10/21/2026

Happy Reptile & Amphibian Awareness Day!

Reptiles and amphibians play critical roles in keeping nature balanced, controlling pests, and signaling when the environment is in danger.

10/18/2026

Why hang when you don’t have to?

Sloths spend up to 90% of their lives hanging upside down. This inverted position is their natural “right side up”

Address

19525 SE 54th Street
Issaquah, WA
98027

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14253915508

Website

https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/close-encounters/

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