Facilities and Rental Fees
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a variety of unique venues that would be perfect for a wedding or special occasion. With views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainer and pristine forests, we offer the perfect setting for gatherings large and small. Discounted rental fees are available for non-peak dates.Red Wolf Picnic Site
Capacity: 250 guestsRental Fee: $400
Fee includes covered picnic site with picnic tables, located next to the beautiful Red Wolf Woods exhibit.
Pacific Rim Plaza
Rental Fee: $500/2 hoursAdditional: $150/per additional hour
Available after zoo hours
Education Center
3000 square feet - divisible into three rooms
Capacity: 175 guests (entire facility)
Rental Fee:
$400 - 1 room
$800 - 2 rooms combined
$1000 - entire facility
Fee includes: 6 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Capacity: 175 guests (entire facility)
Rental Fee:
$400 - 1 room
$800 - 2 rooms combined
$1000 - entire facility
Fee includes: 6 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Asian Forest Sanctuary
Capacity: 300 guests - entire complex
Rental Fee: $1300
Fee includes: 5 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Animals on exhibit will incur an additional fee.
Available after zoo hours
Rental Fee: $1300
Fee includes: 5 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Animals on exhibit will incur an additional fee.
Available after zoo hours
Aquariums
North Pacific Aquarium
Capacity: 150-200 guestsRental Fee: $900
Fee includes: 5 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Amplified sound is prohibited in North Pacific Aquarium; DJs and live-bands are prohibited.
Available after zoo hours
South Pacific Aquarium
Capacity: 85 guestsRental Fee: $600
Fee includes: 4 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Available after zoo hours
North & South Pacific Aquariums
Capacity: 300 guestsRental Fee: $1200
Fee includes: 5 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour