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Zoo Hours

9:30am-5pm Mon-Fri
9:30am-6pm Sat-Sun

New at the Zoo

Penguin chicks hatch

And caught on video!

Eight red wolf pups

PUPDATE: They have names!

Baby beaver arrives

Loves to explore and snuggle.

Species in the Sand

Our new sand sculpture is growing.

Meet the Budgies!

Dragons, dinosaurs and Tim Tams.

Herald and Mazie

Meet our Wild Wonders canine stars.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open

Daily Presentations

Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater

Tickets and Membership

Buy online tickets and save up to $2!
Or become a member for previews, discounts & more...

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Outdoor theater

See All Habitats

Plan Your Day

Hours, prices, tickets

All you need to know to visit us.

Find Information

Daily animal presentations

Meet our keepers, see our animals up close and learn how to help wildlife.

See the schedule

Directions & parking

We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find out how to get here and where to park.

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PDZA Map

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We Care for Animals

Conservation is a passion that drives us to protect threatened species and their habitats, from the jungles of Borneo to our own animals here at the Zoo. Take action - join us.

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