Did You Know?
Rival muskox charge each other at a gallop, smashing their heads together. Fortunately, their skulls are protected by massive helmets of horn, or bosses.
Celebrate your special event at the Zoo
Treat your guests to an exotic experience off the beaten path with events from intimate gatherings of 10 to large receptions of up to 300 in our breathtaking indoor and outdoor locations. Learn more.
Treat your guests to an exotic experience off the beaten path with events from intimate gatherings of 10 to large receptions of up to 300 in our breathtaking indoor and outdoor locations. Learn more.
New at the Zoo
Tiger cubs make their debut!
Visit the Zoo today to see Sumatran tiger mom Jaya and her 8-week-old cubs exploring their exhibit as a family. They will make an appearance every day, but won’t be out all day. So be sure to check back daily for estimated viewing times.
Today, Thursday, July 29, the cubs are on exhibit and we hope to keep them out for the remainder of the day.
You helped choose their names!
The winners are Bima and Mali. Bima (the male) means brave, and Mali (the female) means flower.
Join us in welcoming the first tiger cubs ever born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium!
The Zoo's Fun Pass: A great value!
The Zoo is now offering the Fun Pass, your all access pass to camels, budgies and the carousel.
For $7, you get unlimited rides on the camels, a seed stick for Budgie Buddies and free carousel rides all day long. Purchase your Fun Pass at the front gate in addition to your admission ticket, and we'll give you a wristband to present at each exhibit.
Check out the Fun Pass now!
The Zoo is now offering the Fun Pass, your all access pass to camels, budgies and the carousel.For $7, you get unlimited rides on the camels, a seed stick for Budgie Buddies and free carousel rides all day long. Purchase your Fun Pass at the front gate in addition to your admission ticket, and we'll give you a wristband to present at each exhibit.
Check out the Fun Pass now!
Welcome Clouded Leopards
Come see one of Earth's most elusive animals just inches away at the Zoo!
This summer, get a sneak peek at the zoo's new clouded leopards in their temporary home in the Asia Day Room. They'll live there until their new beautiful new exhibit opens next spring.
Find out more!
VIDEO: Watch the curious cubs climbing, playing and rolling around in their new digs.
Come see one of Earth's most elusive animals just inches away at the Zoo!This summer, get a sneak peek at the zoo's new clouded leopards in their temporary home in the Asia Day Room. They'll live there until their new beautiful new exhibit opens next spring.
Find out more!
VIDEO: Watch the curious cubs climbing, playing and rolling around in their new digs.
Meet Herald, the high-flying star of the new Wild Wonders show!
You can see the new show at the Zoo’s award-winning Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater daily this summer.
Herald, the zoo's newest star, is an adorable dog adopted from the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. He wows the crowd during his performance by leading the show and even flying in a hot-air balloon.
Learn more and come out to be among the first to see the new show!
You can see the new show at the Zoo’s award-winning Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater daily this summer. Herald, the zoo's newest star, is an adorable dog adopted from the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. He wows the crowd during his performance by leading the show and even flying in a hot-air balloon.
Learn more and come out to be among the first to see the new show!
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Zoo hours:
July 1 - September 6 Open daily 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Parking is FREE!
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Point Defiance Park: The Zoo is just one of many attractions in Point Defiance Park, including Fort Nisqually, Owen Beach, public gardens and others. To learn more about Point Defiance Park and services, click here.
Zoo hours:
July 1 - September 6 Open daily 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Parking is FREE!
more info
Point Defiance Park: The Zoo is just one of many attractions in Point Defiance Park, including Fort Nisqually, Owen Beach, public gardens and others. To learn more about Point Defiance Park and services, click here.
Our sister park: This is a great time to visit Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville -- just 35 miles from Tacoma. The park features a narrated tram tour through more than 400 acres of meadows and forests where you can see bison, elk, moose, mountain goats and more. There's also a walking tour on paved forested pathways to see predators and small forest and wetland animals. Save your Zoo ticket for a 2-for-1 coupon (printed on back) to Northwest Trek. For more information about Northwest Trek, go to www.nwtrek.org.
