Northwest Trek is a Wildlife Park in Eatonville, Washington that houses a variety of northwest mammals. The park is over 700 acres, and the tram tour takes guests throgh over 400 acres of land in which American Bison, Roosevelt Elk, North American Moose, Black-tailed Deer, Mountain Goats, Bighorn Sheep, and Trumpeter Swan are able to roam free. Other animals in the park include Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Red Fox, Gray Wolves, Coyotes, Barn Owls, Beaver, Fishers, Raccoons, Wolverines, Cougars, Skunks, Bobcats, Snowy Owls, Lynx, Turkey Vulture, River Otters, and even a Badger. The only animals we were unable to see were the bears, which were off exhibit. Inside the Cheney Family Discovery Center we also saw a few reptiles, including a Red-legged frog, Gopher snake, Western toad, and Rubber boa.
I learned some unique facts about a few of the animals during the field trip. I most enjoyed hearing about the predatory birds. Turkey vultures start out with feathers on their heads, but lose them over time due to sticking their heads into bacteria-ridden carcasses. The shape of a barn owls head is actually to help them take in sounds and locate where they are coming from.
Overall, the field trip was great. I loved getting to see so many great Northwest species up close.
I learned some unique facts about a few of the animals during the field trip. I most enjoyed hearing about the predatory birds. Turkey vultures start out with feathers on their heads, but lose them over time due to sticking their heads into bacteria-ridden carcasses. The shape of a barn owls head is actually to help them take in sounds and locate where they are coming from.
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