Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

Open 9am-3:30pm Thursday-Monday
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Open Feb 21 (Presidents’ Day)

New at the Zoo

Now accepting youth volunteer applications.

Rainy Day Activities

Enjoy our indoor and covered areas!

The zoo is now home to a four-month-old clouded leopard cub

Blizzard's Birthday

He celebrated his 26th birthday with all of his favorite things

Armadillo pup born!

She is the first healthy armadillo pup born at the zoo.

Zoolights is Back!

Get your timed online tickets today.

Beyond the Bell

Students visit the zoo and aquarium with new after-school program.

He's only the second horned puffin to be hatched here.

A week dedicated to bringing awareness to sea otters.

Explore The Zoo

Daily Presentations

Love at the Zoo

Love at the Zoo

Exclusive Animal Experiences

Timed online tickets

Now available!
Or become a member for previews, discounts & more...

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Theater

South Pacific Aquarium - Temporarily Closed

Budgie Buddies - Opening May 7

See All Habitats

Plan Your Day

Hours, tickets, safety

Timed online tickets, new hours and what to bring and expect.

New Information

Plan your day

Meet our animals and find out what's open and closed.

Zoo Experience

Directions & parking

We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find directions and entry.

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PDZA Map

Download Zoo map

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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