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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Mercer Island, WA

2 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Mercer Island

Cougar Mountain Zoo zoo in Issaquah, WA🦁 Zoo
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4.5(2,314)$$7 mi · Issaquah

Cougar Mountain Zoo offers an intimate, up-close wildlife experience that's perfect for families seeking something beyond the typical large zoo. With hands-on feeding opportunities featuring lemurs and reindeer, plus endangered species like tigers and cougars, kids get memorable animal interactions in a walkable setting that won't overwhelm younger children.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Seattle Aquarium aquarium in Seattle, WA🐠 Aquarium
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4.3(22,677)$$6 mi away

The Seattle Aquarium offers an immersive dive into Pacific Northwest marine life right on the downtown waterfront. Kids can get hands-on at touch pools, watch playful sea otters tumble and dive, and walk through the mesmerizing underwater dome for 360-degree views of swimming fish and sea creatures. The focus on local marine ecosystems makes it both educational and entertaining for young ocean explorers.

🕑 2-3 hours

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