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.
Education/Banquet Center
3000 square feet-divisible into three roomsCapacity: 175 guests (entire facility)
Rental Fee: $400-1 room $700-2 rooms combined $900-3 rooms combined
Fee includes: 6 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Asian Forest Sanctuary
Capacity: 300 guests-entire complexRental 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
Pacific Rim Plaza
Rental Fee: $500/2 hoursAdditional: $150/per additional hour
Available after zoo hours
North Pacific & South Pacific Aquariums
North & South Pacific AquariumsCapacity: 300 guests
Rental Fee: $1100
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
North Pacific Aquarium
Capacity: 150-200 guests
Rental 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 guests
Rental Fee: $600
Fee includes: 4 hours rental time
Additional: $150/per additional hour
Available after zoo hours only
Red Wolf Picnic Site
Capacity: 175-200 guestsRental Fee: $250 and $400
Fee includes: 3 and 6 hours use of picnic tables in the covered area
Discounted rental fees are available for non-peak dates.
