Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek has a long history dedicated to conservation and has been involved in a variety of wildlife programs that have helped to restore native species like Fisher, Pygmy Rabbits, and Oregon Spotted Frogs to the Pacific Northwest. In addition to their commitment to conservation, Northwest Trek provides high quality educational programming to audiences on-site and around the globe. Virtual programs allow participants to learn, explore and interact with educators and animal care staff on a variety of topics and animals.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 725-acre wildlife park in Eatonville, Washington, home to more than 40 native Northwest species, including a 435-acre Free-Roaming Area. Its mission is awakening a connection to Wild Life with everyone in the Pacific Northwest. In 1971, Dr. David "Doc" and Connie Hellyer donated the original land to Parks Tacoma; the park opened on July 17, 1975. Northwest Trek is a facility of Parks Tacoma and is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Since 1975 it has connected people with nature and conserved native wildlife, offering tram tours of the Free-Roaming Area, education programs, and conservation work.
