Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

9am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
9am-5pm Sat-Sun

New at the Zoo

One Fish, Two Fish

Get back-to-school with our aquarium take on Dr. Seuss!!

Penguin Buddies

Penguin chick Rio learns to swim, helped by buddy Max.

Watch our animals cool off in the heatwave!

Two males, three females - it's like tiger Tinder here at the Zoo.

Animal Athletes

Who needs the games? The top athletes are right here!

Otterly Inseparable

Meet our new otters Javin and Arista!

Explore The Zoo

Daily Presentations

Animal Experiences

Timed online tickets

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

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Theater

Budgie Buddies - Closed

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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

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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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