Plants
Zoo Plant Life
The Zoo is a great place to see animals – but it’s also a botanical garden with a diverse array of plants from all over the world. From native Northwest to spiky succulents, humming pollinator gardens and exotic flowers, our plant life is stunning – plus it recreates habitats for our animals, and even provides them with leafy enrichment.
From Northwest to Carnivorous
Botanical Garden Tours
In the News
Our Zoo’s botanical garden – and our lead horticulturalist Bryon Jones – have been recognized by media and garden organizations around the region. Here are some of the stories.
“Zoo or Garden?” – Sue Goetz, Pacific Horticulture Society
“Cacti: Not Just for Deserts Anymore” – Craig Sailor, The Olympian/News Tribune
“A Garden Tour Perfect for Pint-Sized Green Thumbs” – Allison Sutcliffe, Red Tricycle
“Danger Garden” – Loree Bohl, blogger and Instagrammer