Get up close with Tundra, one of our stunning snowy owls, for #OwlAwarenessDay! Male snowy owls are much whiter than females, while females are larger and have distinctive dark spots across most of their feathers. Their snowy white plumage helps them blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

Life is better with a buddy! 💕 Rescued cougars Sienna and Sullivan have been side by side since they were orphaned cubs. After a tough start, these two found a forever home, and a forever friend in each other. 🐾 📹: Keeper Caroline

The critically endangered Red Wolf pups are growing up fast! At 3 months old, this playful pack is getting bigger, bolder and more curious every day. Sound on to hear mom and dad's "that's enough" correction vocalizations. It's one of the ways Red Wolf parents communicate.

Fresh browse? 🌿 Hudson says yes, please! 🦫 Nothing beats a crunchy snack straight from nature. 📹: Keeper Wendi

Our snowy owl, Torrey, enjoyed a refreshing bird bath from the hose, one of the many enrichment activities that help keep her comfortable and engaged on warmer days. Judging by those fluffy feathers, we'd say she approved! ✨ 📹: Keeper Wendi

Big yawn! 🥱 #MondayMood

Meet Syaʔyaʔ (SEE-yut-yuh), our rescued American marten! Once underweight and injured, she’s now thriving thanks to our veterinary and animal care team. Her name means “friend” in Lushootseed, honoring the Coast Salish people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. 📹: Keeper Matt

Meet Torrey, our beautiful new snowy owl! As she settles into her new home and gets to know her care staff, her unique personality is already beginning to shine.

New bison best buds have entered the herd! 🦬🤎 Two-month-old Torrent and 20-day-old Blizzard are already the cutest pals. These young bison calves have been romping, playing, practicing their sparring, and exploring the Free-Roaming Area together. 📹: Keeper Jordan

Nothing beats a good splash on a summer day! 💦 Our rescued grizzly bears, Huckleberry and Hawthorne, love splashing, swimming, and playing in their habitat pools. 🐻

The chorus is growing louder! 🐺🎶Our three-month-old critically endangered American Red Wolf pups are practicing their howls at our offsite facility. Howling helps wolves communicate with their pack, strengthen social bonds, and announce their presence across long distances. ❤️

Nature's back scratcher. 🦬 Bull bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, so they should always be admired from a safe distance. This video was taken safely from inside an animal care vehicle. 📹: Keeper Deanna

Good day for a cat nap! One-year-old rescued cougar Sienna has claimed the highest branch as her favorite snoozing spot. 🐾

Bobcats Tanner and Tahoma couldn’t resist investigating today’s enrichment! 🐾 Watch as they rub, roll, and scent-mark a pizza box. For cats, scent marking is a natural behavior used to communicate and claim territory, making simple items like a cardboard box an exciting enrichment experience.

Check out the stunning antler growth on the bull elk. Every year, the males will grow in a new set of antlers (covered in soft velvet), and during summer months, their antlers can grow up to 3/4 inches a day!

Sound up! Our adorable elk calf has an important message. 🤎 📹: Keeper Stephanie

Our bison herd is growing again! 💗 Three adorable bison calves are staying close to their moms and learning the ways of the herd in the Free-Roaming Area.

Marigold is stinkin’ cute! 🦨💛 Bigger, fluffier, and sporting even more white than her skunk pal Sundew, Marigold definitely stands out. Her white belly is especially unique, which is an uncommon trait for a striped skunk!

Meet Luna and Calli! 🫎💚 These two 4-year-old rescued moose are enjoying summer in the Free-Roaming Area, where guests may spot them browsing, exploring, or relaxing among the trees.

Turns out the best naps come with a view. 🌲💤 One-year-old rescued cougar Sienna has claimed the highest branch as her favorite snoozing spot. After overcoming a tough start in life, she's growing into a confident young cougar. 🐾 📷: Keeper Carly

Ready for a weekend adventure? 🐌 Join us for Slug Fest and Art of the Game this weekend! Beginning tomorrow, 15 handcrafted glass medallions will be hidden throughout Northwest Trek. If you find one, scan the QR code on the back to claim your discovery. Then take home your new art! #ArtOfTheGame

Celebrate over 40 years of Slug Fest, the Northwest’s most delightfully unusual festival, where you can become a slug, race like a slug, and learn all about our gooey friends from special guests! 🐌 ✨ Human slug races 🎨 Slug crafts 📚 Slimy slug chats 🎟️ nwtrek.org/slug-fest

Five elk calves have joined the herd, and these little ones are already keeping up with the adults as they explore their 435-acre home. Elk calves rely on their spotted coats for camouflage during their first months of life, helping them stay hidden from predators while they grow stronger.

Torrent + Spark = maximum bison calf cuteness. 🦬❤️ 📹: Keeper Jordan

More sweet puppy moments! ❤️ Nine critically endangered red wolf pups born April 18 at our offsite facility are growing fast and thriving. From playful tussles with their siblings to taking on a tree branch nearly as big as they are, these curious pups are so much fun to watch. 🐾

The two adorable American bison calves born last month are growing fast and continue to thrive alongside the herd in the Free-Roaming Area! 🦬

The bison herd, including the new babies, keeping cool with a dip and a drink in Horseshoe Lake! ☀️ 📹: Keepers Jordan and Deanna

When the forecast calls for sunshine, our resident critters know exactly how to chill. 😎 Our pine marten and skunks were treated to some icy enrichment to help beat the heat. Ice enrichment encourages natural exploration, foraging, and problem-solving while keeping cool.

Happy 10th Birthday, Hudson! 🦫 Our birthday boy celebrated his big day with some of his favorite treats, including a crunchy snack assortment and a special ice cake packed with herbivore pellets and extra veggies!

More sweet puppy moments! ❤️ Nine critically endangered red wolf pups born April 18 at our offsite facility are growing fast and thriving. These playful pups are an important part of the effort to help save one of the world’s most endangered canids.