Northwest Trek Foundation

09/12/2026

🧘‍♀️🧸Did you know you can bid on a private yoga class held at Northwest Trek?! Huckleberry wont be your instructor but he does approve of self care.

Keep an eye out for ticket information to attend our 2027 Trek to the Wildside Auction being held at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park June 12th 2027.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Have you heard?
Dambo trolls are coming to Trek!!!

The traveling exhibit ‘A Field Study’ will be shared between Northwest Trek and our sister zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

The Northwest Trek Foundation will be hosting an exclusive after hours event- keep your eyes peeled for more information to come!

Look out, PNW: More Dambo trolls are coming to Washington!

Starting Oct. 15., hikers can visit a traveling exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo trolls at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville.

These trolls, a part of the “TROLLS: A Field Study” exhibit, will be available to check out through Jan. 24, 2027.

🧌 Photo by trip reporter mmills

07/03/2026

If you find yourself at Eatonville’s 3rd of July celebration swing by and say hi! We have copies of ‘A Home For Chocolate - By Connie Anne Hellyer available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

07/01/2026

🍔🔥 Great news! You can support Northwest Trek Wildlife Park with every bite this summer!

We're excited to announce that Frugals has selected Northwest Trek Foundation as the beneficiary of a special fundraising campaign throughout July and August!

When you order the Sweet Heat Smashburger, 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to NW Trek to support our mission of conserving native wildlife and connecting people with nature. Even better, this promotion is happening at both the Tacoma and Auburn Frugals locations!

A huge thank you to the Frugals team for choosing to partner with us. Community partnerships like this make a real difference, and we're incredibly grateful for their support.

If you're looking for a delicious way to give back this summer, stop by Frugals, grab a Sweet Heat Smashburger, and help support wildlife with every purchase!

📍 Participating locations: Tacoma & Auburn
📅 July 1 – August 31

Be sure to follow Frugals and watch for more campaign updates throughout the summer. Thank you for helping us make an impact—one burger at a time! 💚🦬

06/11/2026

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06/08/2026

Trolls!!!!
You’re not gonna want to miss this!

Giant News: Trolls are coming! 🎉

Beginning Oct. 15, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium become the first locations in the Pacific Northwest to host TROLLS: A Field Study. Get ready to discover 12 larger-than-life troll sculptures by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo throughout the forests, gardens, and pathways of both parks.

✨ Learn more at TrollTrek.org
📆 Mark your calendars, the trolls are coming, Oct. 15!
🎟️ Included with admission or membership

📷 Courtesy of Imagine & Thomas Dambo

04/29/2026

THEY SAID YES!
Thank You Tacoma voters! 🦫

Have you heard?
Parks Tacoma’s 2026 bond proposal would help us invest in new and improved spaces that benefit both our resident animals and the people who come to experience them for years to come. 🌲

At Northwest Trek, this includes a new beaver habitat, an important step in revitalizing our more than 50-year-old wetlands area. This space, home to beloved animals like beavers, otters, raccoons, and porcupines, will be thoughtfully updated to prioritize animal wellbeing while creating more meaningful, up-close experiences that connect guests to the native species of the Pacific Northwest. 🦫

The bond would also fund a much-needed new penguin habitat at our sister zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. 🐧

Beyond Northwest Trek and PDZA, the bond would support more than 100 projects across at least 40 parks and community spaces throughout our region, helping people connect with nature, gather together, and keep our parks safe and accessible. ✨

Learn more about how this special election could shape the future of Northwest Trek and our community:

https://www.parkstacoma.gov/2026-bond-pdza-northwest-trek/

04/29/2026

Thank you TACOMA!

Thank you, Park District voters! Early election results show Proposition 1 passing with a 76% “yes” vote. We appreciate our community’s continued investment in our valuable park spaces.

This bond proposal will invest up to $155 million in more than 100 projects at more than 40 parks, community centers and zoos with no increase in current taxes for parks.

Note: Election results are unofficial until they are certified May 8.

Read more about Prop 1 at the link in the first comment.

04/23/2026

Parks Tacoma’s 2026 bond proposal would bring significant new investments to two of the region’s wildlife destinations: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. 🐾

If approved by voters on April 28, this bond would:
🦫 Renew the original beaver habitat at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, while adding space to support conservation efforts for Washington’s endangered western pond turtles

🐧 Reimagine and expand the penguin habitat at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, creating an immersive, accessible hub where guests can connect with penguins like never before

🌿 Enhance animal wellbeing, modernize care facilities, and create new opportunities for learning and connection

The proposed bond would fund more than 100 projects in at least 40 parks, community centers and zoos across Tacoma. The projects would all be started within the next six to eight years, without increasing the current park tax rate.