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Cougar Mountain Zoo

When
Visit on your scheduleJan–Nov: Wednesday–Sunday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (or dusk); Reindeer Festival hours Nov 28–Dec 30
Where
Cougar Mountain Zoo19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, WA 98027Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Cost
General Zoo Admission (January–November only): General 13 years and older $18; Seniors 62 and older $16; Children 3–12 years $15; Children under 3 & members FREE; subject to change; Reindeer Festival admission priced separately.
Organizer
Cougar Mountain Zoo / Zoological Society of Washington

Small zoo in Issaquah established in 1972 and focused on endangered species, with ten themed 'Worlds' of animals including reindeer, tigers and lemurs. General admission season runs January–November, Wednesday–Sunday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (or dusk in winter months); Monday–Tuesday are for pre-booked programs only. Closed January 1, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25 and 31. From November 28 through December 30 the zoo hosts the separately ticketed Issaquah Reindeer Festival. Pre-purchased admission is recommended. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the official site ↗
Official sources checked2026-10-13

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

Phone recorded is the Administration line; Education line is 425-392-6278. Homepage still carries a 2025 closure notice but the visit page is current.