On Thursday we made it to the zoo. It was a day when sun peeked out, but rain fell in waves. Luckily, because of the dense canopy and the inside exhibits here and there you can find plenty to do at our local zoo even on a rainy day.
I’m not sure that our visits to the zoo are like most families. We don't usually pack into the indoor learning/play space call the Zoomazium. We get there about once or twice a month and since we have a family pass we feel no pressure to race around although we usually observe 3 or 4 different animals. We enjoy the native plants and the landscaped lands.
In the summer I love the shade and in the rain the trees provide cover. The little paths are perfect for little ones exploration. Interestingly enough, the trees a have not always been such a large part of the zoo experience. According to their website: Since its early days as a typical example of a Pacific Northwest evergreen forest, it has gradually been regaining forest canopy as the zoo has nearly quadrupled the number of trees that remained on grounds in the late 1950s. Since 1987 alone, the zoo has planted more than 4,000 trees and the 92 acres now boasts a 49% canopy cover.
The canopy coverage at the zoo is remarkable since overall Seattle is near around 23% citywide and 24.6% for local parks and boulevards. No wonder the zoo feels like a refreshing place to visit.
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