Cougar Mountain Zoo

I have herd of this little zoo, all tucked away in the hills if Issaquah... Cougar NMountain Zoo... and it was wonderful.   Its not a very large establishment, but it has so much charm, and you can tell that its ran by very passionate people.  Zookeepers were roaming around and they took the time to just stop and have conversations with the kids about animal sounds and various other random thoughts and it was special.  I felt like I was seeing these beautiful animals in someone's backyard. Although, it was a bit pricy, I think that you are paying for the experience more then the attractions, at almost 50.00 for 2 adults and 2 kids EEEKK!!

there is this area where you can feed their animals.  Alpacas, Emus, Wallaby's, Cranes, and Deer... so I love deer, I think that they are beautiful and majestic.  I love to watch them walk and I have always wanted to touch one.  In the wild, sometimes you can get close, but I have never touched a live deer... until today!!  I fed a deer right out of my hand and he rubbed his head on my arm and I was able to pet his face!  Like really pet him... not just a little touch with my finger.  Ahhhh.... its the little things that make me happy!  I want to go back just so I can pet the deer!!


Feeding Deer!!

The Magic Forest

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Pretty Teeth!!

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There are these cool animal sculptures all over the place... I mean they are everywhere...  and the kids really had fun with them. 

 

 

 

If you are looking for a big zoo with tons of animals, this is not your zoo.  This zoo provides a very intimate experience.  The animals are very close to you.  I saw Cougars and Tigers that were only 5 feet away, and there were large Macaws that were out in the open.  We fed animals and learned a lot.  There are really neat "experiences" you can purchase, and I think that I might want to look into that.  It might be a fun date day for the hubby and I :)

 

 

Here's the website...

http://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/