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Pacific Science CentervsWoodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo and Pacific Science Center are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Pacific Science Center is preferred by most writers compared to Woodland Park Zoo. Pacific Science Center is ranked #15 in Seattle with recommendations from 8 publications including Not For Tourists, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Pacific Science Center
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
On the Grid
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Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "If you have kids, the Pacific Science Center is a must-visit." Full review
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This interactive museum of science and industry once housed the science pavilion of the World’s Fair." Full review
Not For Tourists "You're never too old for a Floyd or Zeppelin laser show."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Featuring a domed overhead screen, six "surround-sound" speakers and reclining seats, this theater offers a changing series of movies that generally celebrate the wilderness, whales and other natural subjects." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Laser and IMAX theaters enhance the wealth of learning centers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Another one of the buildings created for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Pacific Science Center has a midcentury-space-age vintage-futuristic look from the outside." Full review
On the Grid "Butterfly sanctuary. Laser dome. IMAX Film Center. Dinosaurs. Space exhibits. Live animals and bugs. Do we need to say more?" Full review
Where "This Seattle favorite makes science exciting with innovative, hands-on exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, two giant-screened IMAX theaters and a Laser Dome." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just like the works themselves, the exhibits here are always inspired and fascinating." Full review
Frommer's "Older kids will love the interactive exhibits, such as the new “What is Reality” which explores what tech innovators are up to today...for younger children there’s the crawl-and-climb area" Full review
Woodland Park Zoo Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Where Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
5500 Phinney Avenue North (West Gate), Seattle, WA 98103
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Fodor's "Ninety-two acres are divided into bioclimatic zones here, allowing many animals to roam freely in habitat areas." Full review
Frommer's "This sprawling zoo has outstanding exhibits focusing on Alaska, tropical Asia, the African savanna, and the tropical rainforest." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In Woodland Park, up the hill from Green Lake Park, the Woodland Park Zoo is one of Seattle’s greatest tourist attractions, consistently rated as one of the top 10 zoos in the country." Full review
Not For Tourists "Too much fun despite the cute animals behind bars."
Where "The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is considered one of the best in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This fine zoo includes 65 acres of savanna, tundra, marshland, tropical rain forest and other terrain." Full review
Afar Magazine "Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is fun for visitors of all ages, but particularly exciting for kids." Full review
