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Zoo Hours

9:30am-4pm daily

New at the Zoo

See our tapir calf on weekends.

Meet Vet Tech Sara

It's Veterinary Technician week - meet ours!

Meet Vet Tech Julie

Meet our amazing veterinary technicians for Vet Tech Week.

Walrus Training

Whistle, groan, bubbles - Basa and Kulu say goodbye.

The 2019 Washington Sea Otter Count

And help protect wildlife. Oct. 26 at the front gate.

Feeding Chiquita

Bigger, stronger and cuter - our tamandua pup.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open

Wolf Awareness Weekend

Daily Presentations

Come meet them!

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

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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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