Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

9:30am-4pm Thur-Mon
Closed Tue-Wed

Open Apr. 12 (Easter Day)

New at the Zoo

We're expecting!

Charlotte the muskox is pregnant.

Happy Valentine's! Here are our favorite animal couples.

Sea Turtle Arrives

New Atlantic green sea turtle Bruno arrives.

Happy Penguin Feet

Purple and Blue get a very special foot soak.

10 rainy day reasons to visit the Zoo!

Dive into Ocean VR

Swim with whales, dive with sharks in virtual reality.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

New Pacific Seas Aquarium

Chillin’ with Polar Bears

Daily Presentations

Tickets and Membership

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Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Outdoor theater

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Plan Your Day

Hours, prices, tickets

All you need to know to visit us.

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Daily animal presentations

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

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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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