Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

The Zoo is temporarily closed to the public.

New at the Zoo

Penguins get busy making nests for eggs.

Closed but Caring

The Zoo may be closed, but we're still caring for animals!

10 Self-Care Tips

Isolated? Our animals have good advice for self-care.

When the nurse shark meets the vet. (See how we did it!)

Now is a perfect time to give a shelter animal a home.

Our tapir calf is just getting bigger and bigger.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Do Nature at Home

Temporary Closure

Protecting Wildlife

Meet our animals

Tickets and Membership

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Find Animal Habitats

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Asian Forest Sanctuary

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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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