Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo announces major new exhibit after $110M campaign

The Brief

  • Woodland Park Zoo’s Forests for All campaign raised $119.7 million, exceeding its $110 million goal.
  • Funds will support zoo initiatives, including the Forest Trailhead exhibit opening in 2026.
  • The exhibit will offer interactive experiences to engage visitors in conservation efforts.

SEATTLE Woodland Park Zoo has completed its $110 million Forests for All campaign, coinciding with today’s United Nations’ International Day of Forests. A portion of the money is going to a big new exhibit.

Launched in 2018, the campaign exceeded its goal by raising $119.7 million. The zoo says they were supported by nearly 100,000 donors.

A central feature of the campaign is the Forest Trailhead exhibit, which is set to open in 2026. This exhibit will include a treetop path, a forest landscape, and an all-seasons pavilion, aimed at promoting conservation and exploring the future of forests.

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