Plants
Zoo Plant Life
The Zoo is a great place to see animals – but it’s also perfect for seeing a diverse array of plants. 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
Native Northwest
Asian Forest Sanctuary
Desert Garden
Pollinator Garden
Wild World Wonders
Red Wolf Woods
Arctic Tundra
Southern Borders
Baja Garden
Garden Tours
Meet our plants
(and our horticulturalist)
Take a public garden tour and get expert tips from our horticulturalist Bryon Jones. On the first Sunday of every month of the year, Bryon leads tours around the Zoo, focusing on seasonal plants and stories. Free with admission.
Public garden tours
Private garden tours
Dive into our landscape.
Love plants? Got a group? Book a private garden tour, and our horticulturalist Bryon Jones will take you on a deep dive of our lush Zoo landscape.
Private tours
On the blog:
Spiky, spooky plants
Agaves with shark teeth. Trees that poke you. Carnivorous plants. Now's the perfect time to explore all the spooky Zoo plants on a Savage Garden Tour.
Read the story
In the News
Our plants make headlines!
Our Zoo plant landscape – 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