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.

08/28/2026

🦁🎂 IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! 🎉

Wild First Year is happening THIS WEEKEND, August 29 & 30, and we’ve got plenty planned to celebrate Kimari, Zella & Kemba turning ONE!

• Special lion enrichment at 11 AM & 1 PM both days
• Special wolf enrichment on Sunday
• Special cougar enrichment on Saturday
• Face painting on Sunday
• Nothing Bundt Cakes will be joining us!
• Free crafts + a giant birthday card for you to sign
• The first 75 guests each day receive a FREE cub birthday sticker!

Come celebrate the cubs’ Wild First Year with us! 🎉

Included with regular zoo admission.

🦁🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨🦁The cubs are turning ONE, and the celebration is THIS WEEKEND!Wild First YearAugust 29 & 30One Wild Ni...
08/26/2026

🦁🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨🦁

The cubs are turning ONE, and the celebration is THIS WEEKEND!

Wild First Year
August 29 & 30

One Wild Night | 21+
Saturday, August 29 | 6–8 PM

Tickets are available now! https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/wildweekend/

Don’t miss Kimari, Zella & Kemba’s first birthday celebration!

🦁🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨🦁The cubs are turning ONE, and the celebration is THIS WEEKEND!Wild First YearAugust 29 & 30One Wild Ni...
08/26/2026

🦁🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨🦁

The cubs are turning ONE, and the celebration is THIS WEEKEND!

Wild First Year
August 29 & 30

One Wild Night | 21+
Saturday, August 29 | 6–8 PM

Tickets are available now! Link in bio.

Don’t miss Kimari, Zella & Kemba’s first birthday celebration!

08/22/2026

Rain was on the move!

🦁🎂 ONE WILD YEAR. TWO DAYS OF CELEBRATION.Kimari, Zella & Kemba are turning ONE!Join us August 29 & 30 for Wild First Ye...
08/21/2026

🦁🎂 ONE WILD YEAR. TWO DAYS OF CELEBRATION.

Kimari, Zella & Kemba are turning ONE!

Join us August 29 & 30 for Wild First Year at Cougar Mountain Zoo!

Then on Saturday night, adults can join us for One Wild Night, a special 21+ after-hours fundraiser featuring food, drinks, behind-the-scenes animal experiences, and more.

One Wild Night: August 29 | 6–8 PM | 21+

Tickets are available now! https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/wildweekend/

Come celebrate with the pride! 🦁🎉

08/19/2026

🦁🎂 THEY’RE TURNING ONE! 🎉

Kimari, Zella, and Kemba are celebrating their first birthday at Cougar Mountain Zoo, and we’re throwing them a wild celebration!

Join us August 29 & 30 for Wild First Year and celebrate one wild year with our three lion cubs. 🦁

And on Saturday evening, we’re taking the celebration after hours with One Wild Night 🌙

Tickets available now with the link! https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/wildweekend/

Thanks for the donations by:
🍺 Georgetown Brewery
🍻 Fremont Brewing
🍷 Thorntail Hard Agave
🎂 Lydia's Cakes in Maple Valley

08/15/2026

Crunch Crunch Crunch

08/13/2026

It’s International Wolf Day!

Wolves are widely misunderstood animals. Folklore and media often show them as cruel villains, but real wolves are social, family-oriented and vital to healthy ecosystems.

Does this look like the face of a villain?

🦁🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉🦁WILD FIRST YEARKimari, Zella & Kemba are turning ONE! 🎂Join us August 29 & 30 at Cougar Mountain Zoo...
08/08/2026

🦁🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉🦁

WILD FIRST YEAR

Kimari, Zella & Kemba are turning ONE! 🎂

Join us August 29 & 30 at Cougar Mountain Zoo as we celebrate the first birthday of our lion cubs with a wild weekend of fun!

🦁 Special birthday enrichment for the lions
🎉 Family-friendly activities
🎂 Birthday surprises
🎟️ Included with regular zoo admission

🌙 ONE WILD NIGHT 🌙
Saturday, August 29 | 6–8 PM | 21+

Join us for a special after-hours fundraiser featuring:

🦁 GIANT Birthday Enrichment for Lions - exclusive for this event
🐾 Ambassador animal encounters
🍽️ Food & desserts from Lydia’s Cakes
🍺 Beer & wine
🎉 And more!

Separate event. Advance tickets required.
https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/wildweekend/

📅 August 29 & 30
📍 Cougar Mountain Zoo

Mark your calendars!

08/05/2026

Does she need another Needoh? Have you even heard of a Needoh? I didn’t before today!

Address

19525 SE 54th Street
Issaquah, WA
98027

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14253915508

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