A combined zoo and aquarium featuring Pacific Northwest wildlife, exotic animals, and interactive marine exhibits where you can watch otters, jellyfish, and octopuses up close. Families spend 2-3 hours exploring naturalistic habitats and feeding opportunities across wooded grounds.

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