If you love animals and miss planning trips to local zoos and sanctuaries, you’re in luck. Thanks to these great sites, you can check out the best of the animal world, all from the comfort of our Redmond, WA apartments.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has been a fixture of the Redmond area for well over a hundred years. Their website boasts detailed biographies and gorgeous high-resolution shots of their many exhibits (the elephants are especially noteworthy). Don't miss their Pacific Seas webcam for great underwater shots of some of the most interesting sea animals indigenous to our area.

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium has long been known for its amazing sea animals, as well as its focus on conservation. Their website features breathtaking videos and photographs of their many aquatic exhibits, as well as live cams of adorable seals and otters. This local attraction is sure to make your bookmark list.

Woodland Park Zoo

Last but not least is the Woodland Park Zoo. Not only does the zoo’s website have an expansive gallery section devoted to each individual animal, but they also offer high-definition digital wallpapers and frames for use on social media. Make sure you don't miss their many live cams, highlighting the tiger, bat, and grizzly bear exhibits.

These wonderful services provided by regional zoos and aquariums are just a few of the reasons why we are so proud of our community here in Redmond, which you can read more about on our blog. Please feel free to contact us so we can tell you more about Parkside.